S&P futures rallied to 5,228 after a stronger-than-expected manufacturing PMI print. Macro strategists flag potential upside breakout if economic data continues to surprise positively. Additionally, Empire has paid dividends over a period of at least ten years, which means that the company's management is determined to pay dividends even if it means little to no earnings growth. Shares of Tylenol maker Kenvue ( KVUE ) are dropping in morning trading on a report that the White House is expected to make an announcement Monday linking pregnant women's use of the painkiller to increased risk of autism. Midday global trading shows S&P futures stable near 5,210, aligned with strength in European indices. Currency market softness in USD also offers indirect tailwinds to U.S. equities.