U.S. Small-Business Confidence Ticked Down in May

The National Federation of Independent Business said that its small-business optimism index fell 0.6 points to 95.3 in May, remaining below its 52-year average of 98.0.

Oil Prices Drop But Hormuz Fears Remain as Iran and Israel Halt Fighting

Brent crude and WTI prices were dropping on Tuesday as Iran and Israel agreed to end direct operations against each other.

U.S. Stock Futures Rise as Tech Recovery Continues