Benzinga·2025-11-28 10:21Market Overview - U.S. stock futures halted trading on Friday due to a data center glitch, impacting trade in US Treasuries and crude oil [1] - The benchmark index tracking ETFs was trading higher, with the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) up 0.30% at $681.70 and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (QQQ) up 0.42% at $616.85 [3] Company Performance - Tilray Brands Inc. (TLRY) fell 14.93% in premarket trading after announcing a 1-for-10 reverse stock split, maintaining a weaker price trend [7] - Direct Digital Holdings Inc. (DRCT) dropped 12.06% after revealing a settlement agreement to issue up to 50 million Class A common shares [7] - SMX (Security Matters) PLC surged 74.43% after presenting its technology at a conference in Dubai, despite maintaining a weaker price trend [7] - Walmart Inc. (WMT) rose 0.31% on Black Friday, promising discounts and exclusive offers, and maintaining a stronger price trend [7][15] - Apple Inc. (AAPL) was up 0.36% on Black Friday, offering promotions and gift cards, while maintaining a stronger price trend [15] Economic Insights - The consumer debt level in the U.S. has reached $18.6 trillion, but the ratio of household debt to disposable income is near a 25-year low at just below 90% [10][11] - The consumer landscape is described as "bifurcated," with high-wage earners spending while lower-income consumers struggle [11] - The long-term economic outlook remains optimistic, with projections for improvement driven by AI-related capital expenditures and deregulation [12]