U.S.-Iran Tensions Weigh on Stock Market, AI Stocks Surge

U.S. stock futures slipped on June 2 as concerns over stalled talks with Iran and the risk of wider conflict weighed on broader market sentiment, partly overshadowing continued enthusiasm for AI . The geopolitical backdrop has pushed energy prices higher, a dynamic now feeding into inflation readings across major economies.

Even so, several AI-linked names bucked the caution. HPE surged after reporting earnings well above expectations, and MRVL jumped after Nvidia's CEO publicly described it as a future trillion-dollar company . The split underscored how stock-specific AI catalysts can offset macro headwinds on a given day.

President Trump signaled indifference to the prospect of the Iran talks collapsing, suggesting it could ultimately push crude oil and gas prices lower . Investors will watch whether energy volatility and the geopolitical standoff begin to pressure the broader tape, or whether AI leadership continues to absorb the macro risk.