On Tuesday, U.S. stock markets achieved record levels as the S&P 500 rose by 0.8% and the Nasdaq composite surged 1%, both surpassing previous highs. The Dow Jones Industrial Average increased by 356 points (0.7%). This rally was fueled by a 4% drop in Brent crude oil prices to $109.87 per barrel, easing concerns over rising fuel costs amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East. Strong earnings reports for the first quarter of 2026 from companies such as DuPont, which saw its stock rise 8.4%, and AB InBev, which climbed 8.7%, contributed to positive investor sentiment. Despite these gains, Palantir Technologies experienced a 6.9% drop despite reporting stronger-than-expected results. In international markets, European indexes showed mixed results, with the CAC 40 in Paris rising 1.1% while the FTSE 100 in London fell 1.4%. Meanwhile, U.S. Treasury yields eased, with the 10-year yield falling to 4.42%, reflecting a cautious economic outlook.