The US and Iran may hold talks to boost market sentiment, and US stocks are expected to open higher.

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq indexes are expected to open higher on Friday, as new hopes of a new round of negotiations between the US and Iran have boosted market sentiment, while surging Intel stock prices also provide additional support. Mark Malek, chief investment officer at Siebert Financial, said the worst period of uncertainty has passed. The boldest traders have already entered the market, and now those who are afraid of missing out are also starting to follow suit. Some see this pullback as a buying opportunity, believing that corporate valuations have become more attractive. Despite the ongoing war, based on the stable economic fundamentals, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite indexes have repeatedly hit new highs in recent trading days. Jeff Schultz, head of economic and market strategy at ClearBridge Investments, said that the best buying opportunities rarely occur in calm or clear situations. Instead, the most attractive buying opportunities usually arise in times of pressure.