US stocks opened mixed on Tuesday, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite moving higher as a retreat in oil prices reduced some concerns surrounding energy-driven inflation and corporate costs. Technology sentiment also strengthened following reports about Anthropic’s planned public offering, adding another source of support to a market increasingly sensitive to developments in artificial intelligence.

S&P 500 and Nasdaq Start Higher

The S&P 500 opened at 7,699.60, up 15.90 points, or 0.21%. The Nasdaq Composite gained 84.22 points, or 0.31%, to reach 26,904.60 at the opening bell. By comparison, the Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 64.60 points, or 0.13%, to 51,416.96.

The divergence between the benchmarks reflects differences in their sector exposure. The Nasdaq has a heavier concentration of technology and growth-oriented companies, making it particularly responsive to changes in sentiment surrounding artificial intelligence and other technology themes. The Dow, meanwhile, has greater exposure to established industrial, financial and consumer companies, leaving its opening performance less directly tied to the technology rebound.

Oil Retreat Eases Some Market Pressure

The decline in oil prices provided another supportive factor for equities. Crude markets have remained a major source of uncertainty for investors as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have raised concerns about potential disruptions to global energy supplies.

A pullback in oil prices can reduce immediate concerns about higher energy costs feeding into inflation and corporate expenses. That dynamic is particularly relevant for equity markets because sustained increases in crude prices can affect transportation, manufacturing and consumer spending while potentially complicating expectations surrounding monetary policy.

However, the market backdrop remains sensitive to developments in Middle Eastern supply. Any renewed disruption could quickly reverse the decline in crude prices and restore pressure on inflation-sensitive assets.

Anthropic IPO Reports Support Technology Sentiment

Technology stocks received an additional boost from media reports concerning the details of Anthropic’s planned public offering. The AI company has become an important part of the rapidly expanding artificial intelligence investment cycle, and developments surrounding its potential IPO provide investors with another reference point for assessing the value and financing requirements of the sector.

Anthropic’s public-market ambitions also come as investors increasingly examine the substantial infrastructure spending required to support advanced AI models. The company’s long-term commitments to computing capacity, data centers and technology suppliers have broader implications for semiconductor manufacturers, cloud providers and other companies participating in the AI infrastructure ecosystem.

For investors in Israel and global markets, the opening session highlights the competing forces currently shaping US equities: technology optimism and lower oil prices are supporting risk sentiment, while geopolitical uncertainty and energy-market volatility remain important risks. Market participants will continue to monitor crude prices, developments surrounding Anthropic and broader technology-sector momentum to determine whether the early gains in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq can persist through the session.