US Stock Market Today: S&P 500 Futures Tick Higher as Global Tech Demand Strengthens

The Morning Bull - US Market Morning Update Friday, Nov, 28 2025

US stock futures are slightly higher this morning as investors digest a fresh batch of global economic numbers. A key driver is the recent jump in exports from the Philippines, which rose by 19.4 percent and signals strong demand for semiconductors and electronics. In simple terms, this kind of export growth could have effects on tech-related companies. Meanwhile, Japan’s industrial production increased by 1.4 percent over the last month and shows steady momentum in producing cars and electronics. The question for investors is whether this new strength in tech manufacturing overseas will impact American tech and industrial stocks, or if concerns about slowing consumer spending in Europe and Germany’s declining retail sales will encourage caution, especially in sectors that depend on healthy global demand.

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Top Movers

• Symbotic (SYM) jumped 12.95% after multiple analysts raised price targets and highlighted strong quarterly results.
• Robinhood Markets (HOOD) surged 10.93% due to a new joint venture in futures trading that was praised by Wall Street analysts.
• Bloom Energy (BE) rose 7.26% yesterday.

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Top Losers

• Zscaler (ZS) fell 13.03% after price target cuts following mixed quarterly results and cautious guidance.
• Workday (WDAY) dropped 7.85% as several analysts lowered price targets after the latest Q3 earnings and outlook.
• Deere (DE) declined 5.67% following earnings results and a cautious outlook for next fiscal year.

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On The Radar

A wave of closely watched manufacturing, trade, and inflation releases arrives Monday, offering key clues on global demand and price trends.

• ISM Manufacturing PMI (United States) on Monday will show whether US factory activity is finally rebounding after months below 50.
• China Manufacturing PMI on Monday provides a real-time read on industrial momentum across Asia and potential supply chain shifts.
• South Korea Exports on Monday offers an early gauge of global tech and electronics demand going into year-end.
• Turkey GDP Growth (Q3) on Monday will measure the pace of expansion in one of Europe's most dynamic emerging markets.
• Inflation Rate YoY (Indonesia, South Korea) on Monday highlights trends in price pressures across two major Asian economies.

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