# Global stock markets received a lift on Tuesday, buoyed by a series of strong earnings reports.

*business · news · 2026-05-05 · Devdiscourse*

## Key points

- Intel, DuPont, and Anheuser-Busch reported strong earnings, boosting European equities, especially the STOXX 600.
- Wall Street indices posted significant gains, with the Nasdaq Composite rising nearly 1% on Tuesday.
- Investor optimism persisted despite geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Speculation about possible Japanese currency intervention increased volatility in the oil and yen markets.

**Companies:** Intel, DuPont, Anheuser-Busch
**Countries:** United States, Iran, Japan

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