Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, US, on Wednesday, May 6, 2026. Michael Nagle | Bloomberg | Getty Images Futures linked to the S&P 500 edged higher early Thursday after the index touched new highs, buoyed by hopes that the U.S. and Iran were closing in on an agreement to end the war. S&P 500 futures rose 0.1%, while Nasdaq 100 futures hovered around the flatline. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average added 44 points, or 0.1%. Shares of DoorDash popped 10% after the food delivery giant issued rosy guidance for orders in its second quarter. Meanwhile, Fortinet climbed 16% after lifting its full-year billings guidance . Stocks posted strong gains in the previous session, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq posting record highs. The Dow also popped more than 600 points. Stocks moved higher and oil prices cooled after Axios reported, citing sources, that the U.S. and Iran are nearing a deal to end the war. Specifically, two U.S.…