08:54 AM EDT, 10/31/2025 (MT Newswires) -- Technology stocks were advancing pre-bell Friday, with the Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLK) up 1.1% and the SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) 0.2% higher.

Apple's ( AAPL ) December quarter revenue is expected to rise by 10% to 12% year-over-year, while iPhone revenue is projected to increase by double digits, Chief Financial Officer Kevan Parekh said. Separately, Apple ( AAPL ) reported higher fiscal Q4 earnings and revenue. Shares of Apple ( AAPL ) were up more than 2% premarket.