Wall St futures tick up as chips extend gains

U.S. stock index futures climbed on Tuesday as chip stocks extended gains for a second session and easing Middle East hostilities supported risk appetite. The move points to firmer broader market sentiment, with geopolitical relief and continued strength in semiconductors acting as the main drivers.

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U.S. stock index futures climbed on Tuesday as chip stocks extended gains for a second session and easing Middle East hostilities supported risk appetite. The move points to firmer broader market sentiment, with geopolitical relief and continued strength in semiconductors acting as the main drivers.