S&P 500 Futures Tick Higher as Global Growth Jitters Linger
US stock futures are pointing slightly higher this morning, as investors weigh strong economic results from Asia against fresh caution signs from Europe. On one hand, Japan’s industrial output jumped by 1.4 percent last month and retail sales logged their fastest gains in four months, giving a hopeful signal that Asia’s consumer and tech sectors are running strong. But on the other hand, a key European scorecard for Germany showed retail sales fell for the fifth time this year, raising concerns that households there are pulling back. So the big question is whether the global economy can keep growing while cracks appear in Europe, putting particular focus on sectors tied to consumer confidence and international demand, such as technology and retail stocks.
Today’s global uncertainty has us focusing on undervalued stocks based on cash flows before they attract wider attention.
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Symbotic (SYM) rallied 12.95% after multiple analysts raised price targets, citing strong margin growth and new wins.
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Robinhood Markets (HOOD) jumped 10.93% on news of a new joint venture to launch a futures exchange with Susquehanna. Analysts noted this move could boost profits.
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Bloom Energy (BE) climbed 7.26%.
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Zscaler (ZS) dropped 13.03% as Q1 results and reduced price targets overshadowed solid annual recurring revenue growth.
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Workday (WDAY) declined 7.85% due to mixed results and widespread analyst price target reductions.
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Deere (DE) fell 5.67% after full-year earnings showed lower net income and cautious 2026 guidance.
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Manufacturing health and inflation trends in the US and Asia will headline the start of December, setting the tone for global markets.
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US Manufacturing Pulse: November ISM Manufacturing PMI and Employment (on Monday) will gauge recovery signals in US industry and labor markets.
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China’s Factory Watch: November Caixin Manufacturing PMI (on Monday) offers a read on demand among Asia’s powerhouse exporters.
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Japan Central Bank: BoJ Governor Ueda’s speech (on Monday) may hint at policy shifts as Japan faces persistent inflation.
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South Korea Inflation: November CPI (on Monday night) will test whether recent cost pressures are cooling in a key regional export hub.
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