Oil prices surged in early trading following military strikes in the Middle East, boosting energy stocks and lifting major indexes.
The Nasdaq showed gains in premarket trading after suffering a sharp selloff on Friday, as investors weighed geopolitical risks against sector performance.
U.S. crude futures rose more than 4 percent, reflecting concerns over supply disruptions in a key oil-producing region.
Energy companies led the market advance, with shares of major producers and drillers rallying on heightened demand expectations.
Investors also monitored bond yields, which edged higher as safe-haven buying eased in early hours.
The S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average both pointed to a positive open, recovering some of last week’s losses.
Analysts noted that the market’s reaction remained measured, with traders balancing geopolitical uncertainty against strong corporate earnings reports.
Technology stocks rebounded modestly, with chipmakers and software companies gaining after Friday’s rout.
The broader market mood remained cautious, as further developments in the Middle East could introduce volatility in coming sessions.
