Good Morning, Traders!…👋

U.S. stock futures edged about 0.2% lower on Monday, cooling off after a strong rally to end last week. The pullback comes as investors await key earnings, with Nvidia (NVDA) in focus. The Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all saw gains Friday, fueled by hopes for Fed rate cuts as early as September.

Nvidia, the most valuable stock in the S&P 500, reports earnings Wednesday after the bell. Analysts expect $1.01 per share on $46.13 billion in revenue. The stock is up 32% this year and has nearly doubled since April, making this report a major test for both Nvidia and the broader tech sector.

More earnings from Dell and Marvell are due Thursday, while Friday brings the July PCE inflation report—closely watched by the Fed. Core PCE is expected to rise 2.9% year over year, slightly above June’s 2.8%.

Earnings Watch

Earnings hit today from PDD Holdings $PDD and NAPCO Security Technologies $NSSC before open, plus Heico $HEI and Semtech $SMTC after close.

Analysts expect PDD at $2.80 EPS with e-commerce growth, NSSC at $0.49 EPS on security solutions demand, HEI at $1.12 EPS with aerospace strength, and SMTC at $0.22 EPS amid semiconductor recovery.

Happening Today

✓ 08:00 AM ET – Building Permits

✓ 10:00 AM ET – New Home Sales

✓ 07:15 PM ET – FOMC Member Williams Speaks

SECTOR SNAPSHOT

On the last trading day, most sectors saw strong gains, with Consumer Discretionary and Energy leading the market rally. The sole exception was Consumer Staples, which posted a minor decline, indicating a broad-based positive sentiment across the market.

PreMarket Unusual Volume Stocks

Here's a quick rundown of today's pre-market high-volume stocks:

📈 MEDIROM Healthcare Technologies Inc. (MRM) is up +36.72% at $1.77 with massive volume, continuing its recent volatility after announcing its participation in a new AI-era "proof of human" protocol co-founded by ChatGPT's Sam Altman.

📈 OSR Holdings, Inc. (OSRH) is up +55.61% to $0.5150 with extremely high volume. This is likely a continuation of its recent volatility as a low-priced stock, though specific new catalysts are not immediately apparent.

📈 Asset Entities Inc. (ASST) is up +36.65% at $4.42 with significant volume; this follows recent news of a strategic private investment to fund Bitcoin accumulation and a merger with Strive Asset Management, positioning it as a publicly traded asset management Bitcoin treasury.

📈 Ondas Holdings Inc. (ONDS) is gaining +6.90% at $4.49 with notable volume. The company recently announced a series of strategic moves, including a $2.7 million order for its drone systems and a strategic acquisition of robotics innovator Apeiro Motion.

📈 Cognition Therapeutics, Inc. (CGTX) is up +6.76% at $2.81 with increased volume. The stock is reacting to recent strong Q2 2025 financial results that showed a significant increase in revenue and progress in its clinical trials for neurodegenerative diseases.

Premarket Picks

Auddia Inc. (AUUD) is seeing a pre-market boost, with shares up 10.84% to $2.76. The surge follows the company’s announcement of a restructuring of its engineering team in preparation for an upcoming business combination.

Sharps Technology, Inc. (STSS) is leading the pre-market rally, soaring 72.81% to $12.71. The spike comes after the company filed an S-8 form with the SEC, often signaling upcoming stock-based compensation or expansion plans.

MEDIROM Healthcare Technologies Inc. (MRM) shares are up 35.03% in pre-market trading, priced at $2.39. The jump follows the filing of a 6-K form with the SEC, a report typically used to disclose significant events by foreign companies.

Achieve Life Sciences, Inc. (ACHV) is up 17.47% to $3.43 pre-market. Investor interest is rising as the company approaches a key milestone in its FDA approval process for cytisinicline, which could become the first new smoking cessation treatment in nearly two decades, with a major launch anticipated in 2026.

Top Upgrades:

1. Olaplex Holdings, Inc. (OLPX)

Analyst Firm: Canaccord

Upgraded: Hold to Buy

Price Target: $2

Friday's Close: $1.40

Canaccord raised its rating on Olaplex from Hold to Buy and increased its price target from $1.50 to $2. Analysts have set price targets for Olaplex Holdings, Inc., with projections ranging from a low of $1.50 to a high of $4.00, and an average target of $1.99. Olaplex manufactures and sells haircare products both in the U.S. and internationally through its subsidiaries.

2. Venture Global, Inc. (VG)

Analyst Firm: UBS

Upgraded: Neutral to Buy

Price Target: $18

Friday's Close: $12.86

UBS analyst Manav Gupta upgraded Venture Global from Neutral to Buy, maintaining the price target at $18. Venture Global, Inc. has received analyst price targets ranging from $12.00 to $21.00, with an average target of $16.93. The company focuses on developing, constructing, and operating natural gas liquefaction and export facilities along the U.S. Gulf Coast in Louisiana.

3. Alaska Air Group, Inc. (ALK)

Analyst Firm: Raymond James

Upgraded: Market Perform to Outperform

Price Target: $70

Friday's Close: $59.50

Raymond James lifted its rating on Alaska Air from Market Perform to Outperform, setting a price target of $70. For Alaska Air Group, Inc., analyst price estimates range from $56.00 to $80.00, with an average of $65.15. The company operates multiple airlines, including Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and various regional carriers.

Maeve Grace
Editor In Chief
Premium Stock Alerts

Important: This newsletter does not provide investment advice. The stocks mentioned should not be taken as recommendations. Your investments are solely your decisions.

Disclosure: I hold no positions in any companies mentioned, either through stock ownership, options, or other derivatives. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article.

Good Morning, Traders!…👋

U.S. stock futures rose Thursday as investors awaited remarks from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell at the annual Jackson Hole Economic Symposium, where global central bankers and finance chiefs are gathered. Traders are watching closely for any signals on the timing of interest rate cuts.

Markets are hoping Powell acknowledges recent signs of labor market weakness, though the Fed has remained cautious as it weighs the lingering impact of tariffs and elevated inflation. At July’s meeting, policymakers leaned more toward fighting inflation than supporting jobs—before the surprisingly soft July payrolls report shifted sentiment.

The CME FedWatch tool now shows a 75% chance of a quarter-point rate cut at September’s meeting, down from more than 80% last week, underscoring investor uncertainty ahead of Powell’s highly anticipated speech.

Earnings Watch

Earnings hit today from PDD Holdings $PDD, Buckle $BKE, and Enstar Group $ESGR before open.

Analysts expect PDD at $2.80 EPS with e-commerce focus, BKE at $0.87 EPS on retail trends, and ESGR at $9.50 EPS with insurance strength.

Happening Today

✓ 10:00 AM ET – Fed Chair Powell Speaks

✓ 12:00 PM ET – U.S. President Trump Speaks

✓ 01:00 PM ET – U.S. Baker Hughes Rig Count

✓ 03:30 PM ET – CFTC Speculative Net Positions

✓ 08:00 PM ET – Jackson Hole Symposium

SECTOR SNAPSHOT

On the last trading day, most sectors experienced declines, with Consumer Staples and Utilities seeing the largest drops. The only sectors to post gains were Energy and Materials, indicating a cautious investor approach and a flight to these commodity-based sectors amidst a broader negative market trend.

PreMarket Unusual Volume Stocks

Here's a quick rundown of today's pre-market high-volume stocks:

📈 EpicQuest Education Group International Limited (EEIQ) is exploding +82.90% to $0.5428 with monumental volume, driven by yesterday's announcement of a 29% increase in revenue for the first half of fiscal year 2025, fueled by its international programs.

📈 Educational Development Corporation (EDUC) is gaining +16.19% at $1.05 with very high volume, continuing to attract investor attention as it shows a gradual financial recovery and extends its credit agreement with BOKF.

📈 ModivCare Inc. (MODV) is up +14.42% at $0.5600 with significant volume; while the company's stock has seen a massive decline in recent months, it is scheduled to report its Q2 2025 earnings after the market closes today, and some analysts see potential for a positive rebound.

📈 Greenwave Technology Solutions, Inc. (GWAV) sees an +18.51% rise to $0.0902 with high volume. This comes after the company announced a 1-for-110 reverse stock split to regain Nasdaq compliance, which can often be a highly volatile event.

📈 Cycurion, Inc. (CYCU) is up +62.90% at $0.2593 with very high volume, following yesterday's news that the company successfully regained compliance with multiple Nasdaq listing requirements, including stockholders' equity and market value.

Premarket Picks

EpicQuest Education Group International Limited (EEIQ) surged 80.73% in pre-market trading, reaching a price of $0.98. The sharp rise follows the release of its first-half fiscal year 2025 results, which showed a 29% revenue increase year-over-year, largely fueled by strong growth in its international programs.

ModivCare Inc. (MODV) gained 15.70% pre-market to reach $0.65. The uptick comes after the company announced a comprehensive restructuring agreement aimed at strengthening its future outlook, reducing debt, and injecting fresh capital.

Educational Development Corporation (EDUC) climbed 17.31% pre-market, trading at $1.22. The company’s gains follow news of a sale and leaseback agreement for its headquarters and warehouse facility, a move likely aimed at improving liquidity.

Cycurion, Inc. (CYCU) jumped 60.70% in early trading to $0.42. The company announced it has regained compliance with Nasdaq listing requirements, restoring investor confidence.

Top Upgrades:

1. ESAB Corporation (ESAB)

Analyst Firm: Loop Capital

Upgraded: Hold to Buy

Price Target: $140

Yesterday's Close: $111.93

Loop Capital raised its rating on ESAB from Hold to Buy and increased its price target to $140, up from the previous $130. Analysts have set a stock price target range for ESAB Corporation between $125.00 and $150.00, with an average target of $135.63. ESAB manufactures and supplies equipment and products for welding, cutting, and gas control.

2. MINISO Group Holding Limited (MNSO)

Analyst Firm: Jefferies

Upgraded: Hold to Buy

Price Target: $26.20

Yesterday's Close: $22.17

Jefferies boosted its rating on Miniso from Hold to Buy and lifted the stock's price target to $26.20, previously set at $18.50. For MINISO, analyst price targets range from $16.50 to $23.50, with an average target of $20.45. MINISO is a global retailer offering lifestyle and pop toy products through both retail and wholesale channels.

3. Ulta Beauty, Inc. (ULTA)

Analyst Firm: Barclays

Upgraded: Neutral to Overweight

Price Target: $34

Yesterday's Close: $28.41

Barclays upgraded Ulta Beauty from Equal Weight to Overweight and raised its price target to $589, up from $518. Ulta Beauty's stock price target spans from $400.00 to $640.00, with a median estimate of $527.50 and an average of $530.00. Ulta operates as a specialty beauty retailer, serving customers across the United States.

Maeve Grace
Editor In Chief
Premium Stock Alerts

Important: This newsletter does not provide investment advice. The stocks mentioned should not be taken as recommendations. Your investments are solely your decisions.

Disclosure: I hold no positions in any companies mentioned, either through stock ownership, options, or other derivatives. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article.

Good Morning, Traders!…👋

Markets are settling into a late-summer lull as traders await the Federal Reserve’s Jackson Hole symposium and Chair Jerome Powell’s speech on Friday, which could set the tone for the next policy shift. Outside of tech, price action has been muted, with the Dow logging five straight sessions of moves under 0.1% in either direction. Futures edged lower early Thursday, while overseas benchmarks also traded flat.

On the earnings front, Walmart delivered solid comparable sales growth, rounding out big-box reports this week and outpacing more subdued results from Home Depot and Lowe’s. Meanwhile, tariff headlines kept trade tensions in focus as Washington maintained a 27.5% levy on EU autos, insisting Europe cut duties on U.S. goods first. Even so, Europe showed resilience—PMI surveys surprised to the upside, with the eurozone index hitting a 15-month high.

Back at home, signs of cooling labor demand emerged as a Conference Board survey flagged slower hiring plans. Meta has frozen recruitment in its AI division, while Novo Nordisk is pausing non-essential hiring.

In recent moves:

• 📉 U.S. stock futures slipped after back-to-back tech selloffs.

• 💄 Coty tumbled premarket after reporting an unexpected loss.

• 📈 Treasury yields edged higher, with the 10-year near 4.31%.

• 💵 The dollar strengthened against the yen and pound.

• ₿ Bitcoin dropped below $114,000.

Earnings Watch

Earnings hit today from Walmart $WMT, Alibaba $BABA, Intuit $INTU, Workday $WDAY, and Ross Stores $ROST before open, plus Zoom Video $ZM after close.

Analysts expect WMT at $0.74 EPS with retail strength, BABA at $2.10 EPS on e-commerce growth, INTU at $1.85 EPS with tax software demand, WDAY at $1.65 EPS on cloud HR trends, ROST at $1.54 EPS with off-price retail gains, and ZM at $1.21 EPS amid video conferencing stability.

Happening Today

✓ 08:30 AM ET – Jobless Claims

✓ 08:30 AM ET – Philadelphia Fed Manufacturing Index

✓ 09:45 AM ET – S&P Global PMI

✓ 10:00 AM ET – Existing Home Sales

✓ 10:00 AM ET – US Leading Index

✓ 01:00 PM ET – 30-Year TIPS Auction

✓ 04:30 PM ET – Fed's Balance Sheet

✓ 08:00 PM ET – Jackson Hole Symposium

SECTOR SNAPSHOT

On the last trading day, most sectors ended positively, with Energy and Consumer Staples showing particularly strong gains. However, Consumer Discretionary, Information Technology, and Communication Services were among the key sectors that experienced declines.

PreMarket Unusual Volume Stocks

Here's a quick rundown of today's pre-market high-volume stocks:

📈 Tharimmune, Inc. (THAR) is up +38.16% at $3.59 with massive volume, continuing its recent surge. This is fueled by yesterday's announcement of positive pharmacokinetic simulation results for its drug TH104, which shows potential as a prophylactic treatment against fentanyl and ultrapotent opioid exposure.

📈 Aethlon Medical, Inc. (AEMD) is gaining +64.86% at $1.11 with extremely high volume. This follows yesterday's news of a strategic collaboration with BGI to develop a combined extracorporeal blood purification and genome sequencing diagnostic platform.

📈 Versus Systems Inc. (VS) is up +15.29% at $2.13 with very high volume, continuing to attract investor attention after its recent expansion into the Brazilian gaming market, which has over 100 million users.

📈 Youlife Group Inc. (YOUL) is up +22.37% to $1.52 with high volume. This follows yesterday's news of its intent to acquire four companies to strengthen its market position in China's blue-collar talent services sector, which is a significant strategic move.

📈 iSpecimen Inc. (ISPC) is gaining +15.15% at $1.16 with notable volume. This is likely due to the recent positive buzz around its plans to establish a $200 million digital treasury and its existing revenue-generating life sciences business, which has been highlighted in a new research note.

Premarket Picks

Aptorum Group Limited (APM) is trading at $2.1900 in pre-market, up 72.44%, after announcing with DiamiR Biosciences that New York State has approved DiamiR’s APOE Genotyping test. This approval allows the test to be offered through CLIA-certified, CAP-accredited labs using various biological samples, expanding access across New York and nationwide.

Evoke Pharma, Inc. (EVOK) is trading at $7.23 in pre-market, up 25.16 %, following the announcement that its GIMOTI® nasal spray has been granted a new U.S. patent, now listed in the FDA’s Orange Book. The patent supports the product’s use for treating moderate to severe gastroparesis symptoms, enhancing the company’s intellectual property protections.

iSpecimen Inc. (ISPC) is trading at $1.4590 in pre-market, up 26.32%, after attention turned to the company’s sharp valuation gap. Despite a market cap of just $6.1 million, iSpecimen recently announced a $200 million digital treasury, fueling speculation that the stock is significantly undervalued relative to its platform, revenue, and market potential.

LSI Industries Inc. (LYTS) is trading at $22.22 in pre-market, up 15.13% at 7:49 AM EDT after reporting strong fiscal Q4 results. The company posted net income of $8.2 million, or $0.26 per share, on revenue of $155.1 million. For the full fiscal year, LSI reported a profit of $24.4 million on $573.4 million in revenue.

Top Upgrades:

1. Rocket Pharmaceuticals (RCKT)

Analyst Firm: B of A Securities
Upgraded: Neutral to Buy
Price Target: $10
Yesterday's Close: $3.65

B of A Securities upgraded Rocket Pharmaceuticals from Neutral to Buy and set a price target of $10, implying a potential upside of nearly 174%. Analysts highlighted the company’s promising gene therapy pipeline and upcoming clinical milestones as key drivers for growth. Current estimates suggest the stock could range between $4 and $10 in the near term.

2. Upstart Holdings (UPST)

Analyst Firm: JP Morgan
Upgraded: Neutral to Overweight
Price Target: $88
Yesterday's Close: $64.15

JP Morgan lifted its rating on Upstart Holdings from Neutral to Overweight, raising the price target to $88. The upgrade reflects optimism around the company’s AI-driven lending platform and its ability to expand beyond personal loans into broader credit markets. Analysts expect a potential upside of over 37%, with a trading range projected between $64 and $93.

3. Snowflake Inc. (SNOW)

Analyst Firm: B of A Securities
Upgraded: Neutral to Buy
Price Target: $240
Yesterday's Close: $195.84

B of A Securities upgraded Snowflake to Buy from Neutral and increased its price target to $240, citing stronger-than-expected enterprise adoption of its cloud data platform. With an upside potential of over 22%, analysts believe Snowflake is well-positioned to capture long-term growth from the accelerating shift to cloud-based data analytics. The stock is now expected to trade in the $220–$240 range.

Maeve Grace
Editor In Chief
Premium Stock Alerts

Important: This newsletter does not provide investment advice. The stocks mentioned should not be taken as recommendations. Your investments are solely your decisions.

Disclosure: I hold no positions in any companies mentioned, either through stock ownership, options, or other derivatives. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article.

Good Morning, Traders!…👋

S&P 500 futures dipped slightly early Wednesday, down 0.1%, as investors looked ahead to a wave of retail earnings and the release of the Federal Reserve’s July meeting minutes. Nasdaq 100 futures slid 0.2%, while Dow Jones futures dropped by 75 points, or 0.2%.

Earnings from Target, Lowe's, and TJX are on deck, following a boost in Home Depot shares that briefly pushed the Dow to an intraday record on Tuesday. However, broader markets slipped as declines in tech weighed on both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq.

Investors are also eyeing the Fed’s meeting minutes set to be released at 2 p.m. ET. While the central bank held rates steady in July, notable dissent from two voting members marked a rare occurrence. Markets now largely expect a rate cut in September, with further clarity anticipated from Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s remarks on Friday.

Earnings Watch

Earnings hit today from Target $TGT, Lowe’s $LOW, Baidu $BIDU, TJX Companies $TJX, Analog Devices $ADI, and Estee Lauder $EL before open, plus Nordson $NDSN and Coty $COTY after close.

Analysts expect TGT at $2.29 EPS with retail focus, LOW at $2.80 EPS on housing trends, BIDU at $2.70 EPS with AI growth, TJX at $0.92 EPS on off-price retail strength, ADI at $1.57 EPS with chip demand, EL at $0.20 EPS amid beauty market challenges, NDSN at $2.44 EPS with industrial adhesive growth, and COTY at $0.05 EPS on cosmetic sales.

Happening Today

✓ 10:30 AM ET – Oil Inventories

✓ 11:00 AM ET – Fed Waller Speaks

✓ 01:00 PM ET – 20-Year Bond Auction

✓ 02:00 PM ET – FOMC Meeting Minutes

✓ 03:00 PM ET – FOMC Member Bostic Speaks

✓ 08:00 PM ET – Jackson Hole Symposium

SECTOR SNAPSHOT

On the last trading day, most sectors ended positively, with Real Estate and Utilities leading the gains. Conversely, Information Technology and Communication Services saw declines, suggesting a rotation out of tech and into more defensive or cyclical areas of the market.

PreMarket Unusual Volume Stocks

Here's a quick rundown of today's pre-market high-volume stocks:

📈 Fluent, Inc. (FLNT) is up +12.28% at $2.28 with monumental volume, following a positive Q2 2025 earnings report that highlighted a strategic shift into the high-growth "commerce media" sector and a new $10 million equity financing.

📈 Global Engine Group Holding Limited (GLE) is up +14.85% at $0.7099 with very high volume, showing a potential rebound after a period of significant decline and volatility, with recent news of an approved equity incentive plan and a share trade resumption.

📈 ScanTech AI Systems Inc. (STAI) is gaining +35.31% to $0.4690 with substantial volume, continuing its recent volatility after the company announced it is strengthening its service capabilities and is working to regain Nasdaq compliance.

📈 OceanPal Inc. (OP) sees a +9.84% rise to $0.0884 with very high volume, continuing to attract investor attention after a recent series of highly dilutive public offerings and its efforts to regain Nasdaq compliance.

📈 GeoVax Labs, Inc. (GOVX) is up +7.07% at $0.7070 with increased volume, as the company maintains a "Strong Buy" consensus from analysts and has a high short interest, which may be contributing to its volatility.

Premarket Picks

Propanc Biopharma, Inc. (PPCB) stock surged 42.23% in pre-market trading, reaching $5.22. The jump comes after the company announced the closing of its public offering and its uplisting to NASDAQ.

NovaBay Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NBY) saw a significant pre-market increase of 68.34%, with its price rising to $1.02. This boost followed the announcement of a $6 million securities purchase agreement with private investor David E. Lazar for the purchase of the company’s non-voting convertible preferred stock.

Fluent, Inc. (FLNT) shares rose 10.53% pre-market, reaching $2.52. The gain came after the company reported its unaudited financial results for the second quarter ending June 30, 2025.

ScanTech AI Systems Inc. (STAI) experienced a 37.12% surge in pre-market trading, with the price at $0.64. This followed the company’s announcement of a service collaboration with Curie Technologies to integrate the Curie™ software platform into its SENTINEL™ CT system, aiming to enhance service delivery and customer success.

Top Upgrades:

1. Nu Holdings Ltd. (NU)

Analyst Firm: Citi

Upgraded: Sell to Buy

Price Target: $18

Yesterday's Close: $13.12

Citi has raised its rating on Nu Holdings, moving it from Sell to Buy, and increased its price target from $9 to $18. Analysts have set a stock price target for Nu Holdings ranging from a low of $9.00 to a high of $20.00, with an average target of $15.49. Nu Holdings provides digital banking services across Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, the Cayman Islands, and the U.S.

2. The J. M. Smucker Company (SJM)

Analyst Firm: JPMorgan

Upgraded: Neutral to Overweight

Price Target: $129

Yesterday's Close: $112.02

JPMorgan has upgraded J.M. Smucker from Neutral to Overweight, lifting its price target from $102 to $129. For J. M. Smucker, the stock price target spans from $94.00 on the low end to $130.00 on the high end, with an average estimate of $115.79. The company is known for producing and marketing a wide range of branded food and beverage products globally.

3. Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL)

Analyst Firm: JPMorgan

Upgraded: Neutral to Overweight

Price Target: $34

Yesterday's Close: $28.41

JPMorgan analyst Thomas Palmer has upgraded Hormel Foods from Neutral to Overweight, raising the price target from $29 to $34. Hormel Foods has an analyst price target ranging from $30.00 to $41.00, with an average of $34.38. The company sells meat, nuts, and various other food products both in the U.S. and internationally.

Maeve Grace
Editor In Chief
Premium Stock Alerts

Important: This newsletter does not provide investment advice. The stocks mentioned should not be taken as recommendations. Your investments are solely your decisions.

Disclosure: I hold no positions in any companies mentioned, either through stock ownership, options, or other derivatives. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article.

Good Morning, Traders!…👋

US stock futures were mostly flat on Tuesday as investors reacted to Home Depot’s earnings report. Futures for the Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq 100 showed little change amid growing concerns about inflation and the possibility of an interest rate cut.

Retail earnings continue this week with Target reporting on Wednesday and Walmart on Thursday. These results will help reveal how companies and consumers are managing the effects of tariffs introduced during the Trump administration. Meanwhile, President Trump pushed for more talks between Russia and Ukraine.

Attention is now focused on Friday’s Jackson Hole symposium, where Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will speak. His remarks are closely watched for clues about future interest rate moves. Inflation remains persistent, and the job market is weakening, making the Fed’s next decisions particularly complex.

Earnings Watch

Earnings hit today from Home Depot $HD, Medtronic $MDT, XPeng $XPEV, and Kandi Technologies $KNDI before open, plus Keysight Technologies $KEYS, Toll Brothers $TOL, and La-Z-Boy $LZB after close.

Analysts expect HD at $4.70 EPS with consumer spending focus, MDT at $1.20 EPS on medical device strength, XPEV at -$0.30 EPS amid EV demand, KNDI with EV sales updates, KEYS at $1.58 EPS with tech testing growth, TOL at $3.95 EPS on housing recovery, and LZB at $0.68 EPS with furniture demand steady.

Happening Today

✓ 08:30 AM ET – Building Permits

✓ 08:30 AM ET – Housing Starts

✓ 11:30 AM ET – Atlanta Fed GDPNow

✓ 02:10 PM ET – FOMC Member Bowman Speaks

✓ 04:30 PM ET – API Weekly Crude Oil Stock

SECTOR SNAPSHOT

On the last trading day, market sectors were mixed, with Consumer Discretionary, Industrials, and Financials posting gains. Meanwhile, Real Estate, Communication Services, and Energy were among the key sectors that experienced declines, reflecting a cautious and selective approach from investors.

PreMarket Unusual Volume Stocks

Here's a quick rundown of today's pre-market high-volume stocks:

📈 Wellgistics Health, Inc. (WGRX) is up +6.29% at $0.7500 with significant volume, following recent news of the termination of an equity line of credit, which the company says aligns with its strategy for long-term shareholder value and a focus on more favorable funding.

📈 Laser Photonics Corporation (LASE) is soaring +63.41% to $2.46 with massive volume, driven by its exceptional Q2 2025 earnings report that showed a 317% year-over-year revenue increase and a 341% jump in gross profit.

📈 Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust, Inc. (WHLR) is up +11.00% at $2.00 with high volume, despite a history of volatility and weak fundamentals, with a recent analysis suggesting it might be undervalued.

📈 Graphjet Technology (GTI) is gaining +21.09% at $0.0915 with very high volume, following shareholder approval of a 1-for-60 share consolidation to meet Nasdaq's minimum bid price requirement.

📈 Waldencast plc (WALD) is up +19.44% at $1.80 with notable volume, after announcing strong progress in its business priorities for H1 2025, including double-digit growth for its Obagi Medical brand and strong retail sales for Milk Makeup.

Premarket Picks

Graphjet Technology (GTI) saw a 19.56% jump in pre-market trading, rising to $0.11. The surge comes after the company announced a collaboration with UKM’s MERCU center under the 2025 KKP initiative. The partnership aims to develop advanced heat sinks using graphite and graphene through additive manufacturing.

Laser Photonics Corporation (LASE) soared 65.04% pre-market to $4.06, following an impressive 317% year-over-year revenue growth for Q2 2025. The strong financial results have significantly boosted investor confidence.

Waldencast plc (WALD) gained 18.89%, reaching a pre-market price of $2.14. The company reported strong progress on its H1 2025 business priorities, along with new initiatives aimed at driving transformation.

Iovance Biotherapeutics, Inc. (IOVA) also climbed 20.00% in pre-market trading, hitting $3.00. The move follows Health Canada's approval of Amtagvi, the company’s cell therapy treatment, signaling a major milestone in its international expansion.

Top Upgrades:

1. Crown Castle Inc. (CCI)

Analyst Firm: BMO Capital

Upgraded: Market Perform to Outperform

Price Target: $120

Yesterday's Close: $100.55

BMO Capital has raised its rating on Crown Castle from "Market Perform" to "Outperform" and increased its price target to $120, up from the previous $115. Crown Castle, a key player in the U.S. telecommunications infrastructure space, owns and operates cell towers and fiber networks across major markets. Analysts have set a stock price target range from $107.00 to $127.00, with an average target of $118.88.

2. Caterpillar Inc. (CAT)

Analyst Firm: Evercore ISI

Upgraded: In Line to Outperform

Price Target: $476

Yesterday's Close: $412.64

Evercore ISI has upgraded Caterpillar's rating from "In Line" to "Outperform" and set a price target of $476. Caterpillar Inc., known for manufacturing heavy equipment, engines, and locomotives globally, has received strong analyst attention. Price targets range between $350.00 and $520.00, with an average of $454.48.

3. Target Hospitality Corp. (TH)

Analyst Firm: Stifel

Upgraded: Hold to Buy

Price Target: $11

Yesterday's Close: $8.05

Stifel upgraded Target Hospitality from "Hold" to "Buy" last night, raising its price target from $7.50 to $11. Target Hospitality, which provides specialty rental and hospitality services across North America, has stock price targets ranging from $10.00 to $11.00. The average target stands at $10.50.

Maeve Grace
Editor In Chief
Premium Stock Alerts

Important: This newsletter does not provide investment advice. The stocks mentioned should not be taken as recommendations. Your investments are solely your decisions.

Disclosure: I hold no positions in any companies mentioned, either through stock ownership, options, or other derivatives. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article.

Good Morning, Traders!…👋

U.S. stock futures dipped on Monday following mixed moves on Friday, with Dow futures down 0.21%, S&P 500 futures off 0.13%, and Nasdaq 100 futures slipping 0.05%. Investors are closely watching Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s upcoming speech at the Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium, running August 21-23, themed “Labor Markets in Transition: Demographics, Productivity, and Macroeconomic Policy.”

This week, attention also turns to earnings reports from major U.S. retailers, including Walmart, Target, Lowe’s, and Home Depot. So far, 82% of the S&P 500 companies that have reported earnings this quarter have exceeded Wall Street expectations, according to FactSet.

On the bond front, the 10-year Treasury yield stands at 4.29%, while the two-year sits at 3.74%. The CME Group’s FedWatch tool indicates an 84.8% chance the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates at its September 17 meeting, reflecting growing market expectations for a policy shift.

Earnings Watch

Earnings hit today from Palo Alto Networks $PANW, Fabrinet $FN, and Blink Charging $BLNK after close.

Analysts expect PANW at $0.88 EPS with $2.5B revenue on cybersecurity growth, FN at $2.35 EPS with manufacturing strength, and BLNK at -$0.15 EPS amid EV charging expansion.

Happening Today

✓ 08:30 AM ET – Building Permits

✓ 08:30 AM ET – Housing Starts

✓ 11:30 AM ET – Atlanta Fed GDPNow

✓ 02:10 PM ET – FOMC Member Bowman Speaks

✓ 04:30 PM ET – API Weekly Crude Oil Stock

SECTOR SNAPSHOT

On the last trading day, most sectors experienced declines, with Financials and Information Technology seeing the largest drops. However, Health Care and Real Estate were strong performers, bucking the overall negative trend.

PreMarket Unusual Volume Stocks

Here's a quick rundown of today's pre-market high-volume stocks:

📈 Smart Share Global Limited (EM) is up +17.45% at $1.18 with significant volume, following yesterday's positive Q2 2025 earnings report that showed a substantial turnaround, with revenue surging 250% year-over-year.

📈 DIH Holding US, Inc. (DHAI) is gaining +41.27% at $0.2394 with very high volume; while there is no specific fresh news, this penny stock is showing extreme volatility following its merger with DIH Holding, a medical technology company specializing in rehabilitation robotics.

📈 Ryvyl Inc. (RVYL) is up +23.49% at $0.2882 with substantial volume, continuing to ride recent momentum after announcing a new partnership with a healthcare fintech company and a major strategic repositioning to focus on blockchain and AI.

📈 BloomZ Inc. (BLMZ) is up +7.56% to $0.1812 with notable volume; while facing Nasdaq non-compliance, the company recently received a new 180-day extension, which may be contributing to renewed investor interest.

📈 Xunlei Limited (XNET) is up +20.03% at $6.39 with high volume, surging after the company announced its Q2 2025 earnings report, which highlighted robust growth in its cloud computing and blockchain businesses.

Premarket Picks

Nuwellis, Inc. (NUWE) is trading at $6.12 in pre-market, up 10.47%. The surge follows the company’s release of its second-quarter 2025 financial results and business highlights.

Tonix Pharmaceuticals Holding Corp. (TNXP) saw its pre-market price rise 12.29% to $57.66 after the FDA approved Tonmya™ for the treatment of fibromyalgia.

Soho House & Co Inc. (SHCO) jumped 16.44% to $8.89 in pre-market trading. The company announced the appointment of Neil Thomson as its new CFO and signed a definitive take-private agreement.

Propanc Biopharma, Inc. (PPCB) experienced a remarkable 226.48% surge, reaching $9.37 pre-market. This followed the company’s Nasdaq uplisting and the pricing of $4 million in public offerings.

Top Upgrades:

1. GATX Corporation (GATX)

Analyst Firm: Susquehanna

Upgraded: Neutral to Positive

Price Target: $190

Friday's Close: $156.40

Susquehanna analyst Bascome Majors raised his rating on GATX from Neutral to Positive and increased the price target from $180 to $190. Analysts have set a stock price target range for GATX Corporation between $180.00 and $182.00, with an average estimate of $181.33. The median target stands at $182.00. GATX and its subsidiaries specialize in leasing railcars across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Europe, and India.

2. EPAM Systems, Inc. (EPAM)

Analyst Firm: TD Cowen

Upgraded: Hold to Buy

Price Target: $205

Friday's Close: $157.71

TD Cowen upgraded Epam Systems from Hold to Buy, lifting its price target to $205 from the previous $192. EPAM Systems has an average stock price target of $213.00, with estimates ranging from a low of $171.00 to a high of $246.00. The median target is $215.00. The company delivers global software and digital engineering services..

3. Sunrun Inc. (RUN)

Analyst Firm: RBC Capital

Upgraded: Sector Perform to Outperform

Price Target: $16

Friday's Close: $13.92

RBC Capital boosted its rating on Sunrun from Sector Perform to Outperform and raised the price target from $12 to $16. Analysts project Sunrun's stock price to range widely—from just $0.01 up to $25.00—highlighting significant market uncertainty. The average estimate is $14.63, while the median sits at $14.25. Sunrun focuses on providing residential solar energy systems throughout the U.S.

Maeve Grace
Editor In Chief
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Important: This newsletter does not provide investment advice. The stocks mentioned should not be taken as recommendations. Your investments are solely your decisions.

Disclosure: I hold no positions in any companies mentioned, either through stock ownership, options, or other derivatives. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article.

Good Morning, Traders!…👋

Stock futures showed a split direction early Friday, August 15, following a record-setting streak for the S&P 500. Contracts tied to the index edged up 0.24%, while Nasdaq 100 futures dipped by 0.2%. Dow Jones futures outperformed, gaining 244 points—or roughly 0.76%.

The S&P 500 notched its third consecutive all-time closing high on Thursday, though the Dow and Nasdaq Composite ended slightly lower. Markets initially slipped after a hotter-than-expected July Producer Price Index, which dimmed optimism sparked earlier in the week by cooler consumer inflation data. Still, major indexes managed to recover some ground by the close.

Looking ahead, investors are closely watching a trio of economic reports set for release Friday—import prices, consumer sentiment, and July retail sales. With the Dow up 1.7% so far this week and small-cap stocks leading the way with a 3.6% gain, traders are hoping fresh data will clarify the path forward for the broader economy.

Earnings Watch

Earnings hit today from Flowers Foods $FLO, SharpLink Gaming $SBET, and Tuniu $TOUR before open.

Analysts expect FLO at $0.30 EPS with steady bakery demand, SBET at -$0.02 EPS amid gaming sector volatility, and TOUR at $0.01 EPS with travel recovery focus.

Happening Today

✓ 08:30 AM ET – Retail Sales

✓ 08:30 AM ET – Trade Prices

✓ 08:30 AM ET – NY Empire State Manufacturing Index (Aug)

✓ 09:15 AM ET – Industrial Production

✓ 10:00 AM ET – Business Inventories (MoM) (Jun)

✓ 10:00 AM ET – Retail Inventories Ex Auto (Jun)

✓ 10:00 AM ET – Michigan Consumer Sentiment

✓ 01:00 PM ET – Atlanta Fed GDPNow (Q3)

✓ 01:00 PM ET – U.S. Baker Hughes Rig Count

✓ 03:30 PM ET – CFTC Speculative Net Positions

✓ 04:00 PM ET – TIC Net Long-Term Transactions

SECTOR SNAPSHOT

On the last trading day, most sectors ended in negative territory, with Industrials, Materials, and Real Estate seeing the largest declines. Conversely, Consumer Discretionary, Financials, and Health Care managed to post gains, showcasing a mixed market sentiment despite the overall downward trend.

PreMarket Unusual Volume Stocks

Here's a quick rundown of today's pre-market high-volume stocks:

📈 Pioneer Power Solutions, Inc. (PPSI) is surging +61.09% to $3.11 with monumental volume, driven by its Q2 2025 earnings report that showed a massive 147% revenue increase and a significant narrowing of its net loss.

📈 Dragonfly Energy Holdings Corp (DFLI) is up +45.61% at $0.2651 with very high volume, following its Q2 2025 earnings report which highlighted a 23% revenue increase and a nearly 50% reduction in net loss, signaling a significant financial turnaround.

📈 ECD Automotive Design, Inc. (ECDA) is gaining +8.39% at $0.1442 with notable volume, as it recently announced a $10 million debt-for-equity exchange to strengthen its balance sheet and regain Nasdaq compliance.

📈 Healthcare Triangle, Inc. (HCTI) is up +12.12% at $3.30 with high volume, continuing to see volatility as it works to address Nasdaq non-compliance and announced a non-binding letter of intent to acquire Rock Springs Energy Group for approximately $35 million.

📈 BitFuFu Inc. (FUFU) is up +28.74% at $3.97 with significant volume, following its Q2 2025 earnings report that beat earnings estimates and showcased a strong increase in its cloud-mining revenue.

Premarket Picks

Shares of Perfect Moment Ltd. (PMNT) surged 94.49% in pre-market trading to $0.57 after the company posted impressive fiscal Q1 2026 results. Revenue jumped 51% year-over-year, and the company achieved a record gross margin of 60.4%, signaling strong operational performance.

UnitedHealth Group (UNH) climbed 12.75% to $306.26 pre-market after Berkshire Hathaway revealed a $1.57 billion investment in the company. The move reflects renewed investor confidence despite recent challenges facing the healthcare giant.

Dragonfly Energy Holdings (DFLI) saw a 54.13% increase in pre-market trading, reaching $0.41, following its Q2 2025 financial release. The company reported net sales of $16.2 million, up 23.0% from the same period last year, driven by continued growth in energy storage demand.

IO Biotech (IOBT) rose 12.50% to $1.44 ahead of the market open. The stock gained after the company shared its Q2 2025 financial results and business highlights, which investors received positively.

Top Upgrades:

1. Wingstop Inc. (WING)

Analyst Firm: Raymond James

Upgraded: Outperform to Strong Buy

Price Target: $420

Yesterday's Close: $325.59

Raymond James analyst Brian Vaccaro raised his rating on Wingstop from "Outperform" to "Strong Buy," keeping the price target steady at $420. Analysts have set a high target price of $477.00 for Wingstop Inc., with a median of $412.50 and a low of $345.00. The average price target stands at $407.41. Wingstop and its subsidiaries operate and franchise restaurants under the well-known Wingstop brand.

2. PAR Technology Corporation (PAR)

Analyst Firm: BTIG

Upgraded: Neutral to Buy

Price Target: $65

Yesterday's Close: $51.81

BTIG upgraded Par Technology from "Neutral" to "Buy" and set a price target of $65. PAR Technology has received a high stock price target of $97.00, with a median of $90.00 and a low estimate of $50.00. The average target comes in at $80.29. The company delivers cloud-based hardware and software solutions for businesses across the globe.

3. The Williams Companies, Inc. (WMB)

Analyst Firm: CIBC

Upgraded: Neutral to Outperformer

Price Target: $64

Yesterday's Close: $57.34

CIBC analyst Robert Catellier boosted his rating on Williams from "Neutral" to "Outperformer," assigning a $64 price target. For The Williams Companies, analysts have projected a high target of $74.00, a median of $64.50, and a low of $54.00. The average target is $64.82. Williams operates as a key player in energy infrastructure, primarily throughout the United States.

Maeve Grace
Editor In Chief
Premium Stock Alerts

Important: This newsletter does not provide investment advice. The stocks mentioned should not be taken as recommendations. Your investments are solely your decisions.

Disclosure: I hold no positions in any companies mentioned, either through stock ownership, options, or other derivatives. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article.

Good Morning, Traders!…👋

U.S. stock futures were little changed Thursday morning as investors awaited fresh inflation data following a wave of optimism earlier in the week. Tuesday’s softer-than-expected Consumer Price Index (CPI) report fueled hopes for a September rate cut, sending markets higher and boosting investor sentiment.

The rally continued into Wednesday, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq both hitting consecutive record highs. While Dow and S&P futures traded flat early Thursday, Nasdaq 100 futures slipped 0.1%. Bitcoin also surged, reaching a new record high as rate-cut expectations gained traction.

Attention now turns to July’s Producer Price Index (PPI) report, set to be released Thursday. Investors are watching closely to see if wholesale inflation mirrors the CPI trend, which could further support the growing belief that the Federal Reserve will move to cut rates at its next meeting.

Earnings Watch

Earnings hit today from Alibaba $BABA, Deere $DE, JD.com $JD, and NetEase $NTES before open, plus Applied Materials $AMAT, Nu Holdings $NU, and Ross Stores $ROST after close.

Analysts expect BABA at $2.10 EPS with e-commerce focus, DE at $4.58 EPS amid ag market challenges, JD at $0.52 EPS on retail margins, NTES at $2.07 EPS with gaming strength, AMAT at $2.36 EPS on AI chip demand, NU at $0.13 EPS with digital banking growth, and ROST at $1.54 EPS on retail traffic.

Happening Today

✓ 08:30 AM ET – Jobless Claims

✓ 08:30 AM ET – Producer Price Index (PPI)

✓ 01:00 PM ET – U.S. President Trump Speaks

✓ 04:30 PM ET – Fed's Balance Sheet

SECTOR SNAPSHOT

On the last trading day, most sectors advanced, with Materials and Health Care leading the gains. Information Technology and Communication Services were among the few sectors to post declines, indicating a rotation in investor focus despite the overall positive market sentiment.

PreMarket Unusual Volume Stocks

Here's a quick rundown of today's pre-market high-volume stocks:

📈 Expion360 Inc. (XPON) is exploding +128.24% to $1.31 on monumental volume. This surge comes after the company recently reported preliminary Q2 financial results with 134% year-over-year revenue growth and improved cash efficiency.

📈 Sonoma Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (SNOA) is up +95.61% at $3.05 with massive volume. This is likely a continuation of yesterday's post-market momentum, though specific fresh news for today is not immediately apparent.

📈 Dolphin Entertainment, Inc. (DLPN) is gaining +17.09% at $1.17 with high volume, following its recent Q2 earnings report that beat revenue expectations, indicating positive financial performance.

📈 Inspire Veterinary Partners, Inc. (IVP) sees a +44.96% rise to $0.8140 with substantial volume, after announcing it has signed an exclusive, non-binding Letter of Intent to acquire a New Jersey-based animal hospital, which would add $2 million in annual revenue.

📈 Sonnet BioTherapeutics Holdings, Inc. (SONN) is up +7.59% at $3.95 with notable volume, following recent news of an expanded clinical evaluation for its cancer drug candidate, SON-1010, which may be contributing to renewed investor interest.

Premarket Picks

Shares of Sonoma Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (SNOA) surged 76.41% in pre-market trading, reaching $5.31. The jump follows the company's announcement of its new HOCl-based diaper rash product, now launching into major U.S. retailers. The move marks a significant expansion of its pediatric skincare portfolio.

Expion360 Inc. (XPON) saw a massive 127.48% pre-market rally, with shares priced at $2.98. The surge comes on the heels of strong Q2 2025 results, highlighted by a 134% increase in sales to $3.0 million. The growth is attributed to heightened demand for the company’s latest products and technologies.

DLocal Limited (DLO) stock rose 26.09% pre-market to $14.74 after reporting its Q2 2025 financials. Alongside earnings, the company announced Guillermo López Pérez as its new Chief Financial Officer, signaling a potential strategic shift in leadership and growth direction.

Dolphin Entertainment, Inc. (DLPN) gained 16.10% in pre-market trading, hitting $1.37. The positive movement follows the company’s report of record Q2 revenue of $14.1 million, reflecting a 23% year-over-year increase driven by strong performance across its divisions.

Below is a complete list of hot stocks in pre-market today:

Top Upgrades:

1. DLocal Limited (DLO)

Analyst Firm: HSBC

Upgraded: Hold to Buy

Price Target: $15

Yesterday's Close: $11.69

HSBC has raised its rating on DLocal from Hold to Buy and increased the stock’s price target from $11.50 to $15. DLocal Limited, a global payment processing platform provider, has received varied analyst price targets. The high estimate stands at $18.00, with a median target of $12.00 and a low of $10.00. The average price target across analysts is $12.90.

2. Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. (MAA)

Analyst Firm: Mizuho

Upgraded: Neutral to Outperform

Price Target: $150

Yesterday's Close: $139.77

Mizuho’s analyst, Haendel St. Juste, upgraded MAA from Neutral to Outperform with a price target of $150. MAA, a real estate investment trust (REIT) in the S&P 500 specializing in apartment communities across the U.S. Southeast, Southwest, and Mid-Atlantic, shows a high stock price target of $185.00. The median is set at $160.00, with a low estimate of $142.00. The average target comes in at $162.04.

3. BP p.l.c. (BP)

Analyst Firm: Scotiabank

Upgraded: Sector Perform to Outperform

Price Target: $42

Yesterday's Close: $34.31

Scotiabank analyst Paul Cheng upgraded BP’s rating from Sector Perform to Outperform, setting a price target of $42. BP p.l.c., a leading integrated energy company offering carbon products and services, has an analyst high price target of $48.00. The median is $35.64, the low is $28.00, and the average estimate is $36.

Maeve Grace
Editor In Chief
Premium Stock Alerts

Important: This newsletter does not provide investment advice. The stocks mentioned should not be taken as recommendations. Your investments are solely your decisions.

Disclosure: I hold no positions in any companies mentioned, either through stock ownership, options, or other derivatives. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article.

Good Morning, Traders!…👋

U.S. stock futures inched higher on Wednesday as anticipation grew that the Federal Reserve may cut interest rates at its upcoming meeting. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.2%, the S&P 500 gained 0.1%, and the Nasdaq 100 advanced 0.2%.

Markets rallied on Tuesday following the release of the July Consumer Price Index report. Although inflation ticked up, it came in below expectations, helping push both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq to new record highs. The softer-than-expected data reinforced hopes for a rate cut in September, especially as recent labor market data shows signs of weakness.

Investors now turn their attention to more economic updates later this week. The Producer Price Index is due out on Thursday, followed by retail sales data on Friday, both of which could further influence the Fed’s next move.

Earnings Watch

Earnings hit today from Cisco Systems $CSCO, Trump Media & Technology Group $DJT, and Mersana Therapeutics $MRSN after close.

Analysts expect CSCO at $0.98 EPS with tech infrastructure focus, DJT at -$0.08 EPS amid media platform volatility, and MRSN at -$0.15 EPS with immunotherapy pipeline updates.

Happening Today

✓ 10:30 AM ET – Crude Oil Inventories

✓ 01:30 PM ET – FOMC Member Bostic Speaks

SECTOR SNAPSHOT

On the last trading day, all sectors ended in positive territory, with Communication Services, Information Technology, and Financials leading the broad-based market rally. This widespread advance suggests a strong, confident market, possibly driven by favorable economic news or a positive outlook for corporate earnings.

PreMarket Unusual Volume Stocks

Here's a quick rundown of today's pre-market high-volume stocks:

📈 ProPhase Labs, Inc. (PRPH) is up +7.23% at $0.3540 with significant volume, following yesterday's announcement of a newly granted U.S. patent and ahead of its Q2 2025 earnings report and conference call scheduled for today.

📈 180 Life Sciences Corp. (ATNF) is gaining +54.49% at $10.24 on massive volume. This comes after the company recently closed a $425 million private placement and announced a strategic shift to an Ethereum-based treasury strategy, leading to high volatility.

📈 Generation Bio Co. (GBIO) is up +28.64% at $4.05 with high volume, following its recent reverse stock split to regain Nasdaq compliance and the granting of a new Australian patent.

📈 Bolt Projects Holdings, Inc. (BSLK) is exploding +67.89% to $2.18 with very high volume, continuing to see volatility after recent Q2 earnings showed a 2,200% revenue surge but also raised concerns about liquidity and Nasdaq delisting risks.

📈 WEBTOON Entertainment Inc. (WBTN) is up +37.82% at $9.36 with notable volume, following a Q2 earnings report that beat revenue forecasts and news of a partnership with Disney, though a recent analyst note from Goldman Sachs cut its price target to $11.

Premarket Picks

Bolt Projects Holdings, Inc. (BSLK) surged 68.8% in pre-market trading to $3.68 following its Q2 2025 financial report. Revenues jumped significantly to approximately $1.3 million, compared to just $56,000 in Q2 2024.

Sapiens International Corporation N.V. (SPNS) saw a 43.02% pre-market price increase, reaching $42.19. The surge comes after the announcement that Advent will acquire the company for $2.5 billion.

Shares of WEBTOON Entertainment Inc. (WBTN) climbed 36% pre-market to $12.73. The boost followed the release of strong Q2 2025 results, with total revenue rising 8.5% to $348.3 million, driven by growth in Paid Content, Advertising, and IP Adaptations.

Generation Bio Co. (GBIO)’s stock jumped 28.4% pre-market to $5.20. The company shared promising new data on its novel ctLNP delivery system and early T Cell programs, along with its Q2 2025 financial results.

Below is a complete list of hot stocks in pre-market today:

Top Upgrades:

1. Corteva, Inc. (CTVA)

Analyst Firm: Barclays

Upgraded: Equal Weight to Overweight

Price Target: $84

Yesterday's Close: $71.03

Barclays raised its rating on Corteva from Equal Weight to Overweight and increased its price target from $75 to $84. Corteva’s stock price targets range from a low of $60.00 to a high of $92.00, with a median of $84.00 and an average of $80.81. The company operates in agriculture through two main segments: Seed and Crop Protection.

2. CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF)

Analyst Firm: Barclays

Upgraded: Equal Weight to Overweight

Price Target: $100

Yesterday's Close: $82.90

Barclays also upgraded CF Industries from Equal Weight to Overweight, lifting the price target from $95 to $100. Analysts have set a high price target of $110.00 for CF Industries, with a median of $95.50 and a low of $80.00. The average target stands at $94.38. CF Industries produces hydrogen and nitrogen products that serve energy, farming, and industrial markets globally.

3. SailPoint, Inc. (SAIL)

Analyst Firm: JPMorgan

Upgraded: Neutral to Overweight

Price Target: $26

Yesterday's Close: $18.95

JPMorgan upgraded SailPoint from Neutral to Overweight while keeping its price target steady at $26. SailPoint’s stock price is forecasted to reach between $16.00 and $30.00, with a median target of $26.50 and an average of $26.14. The company specializes in identity security solutions for businesses around the world.

Maeve Grace
Editor In Chief
Premium Stock Alerts

Important: This newsletter does not provide investment advice. The stocks mentioned should not be taken as recommendations. Your investments are solely your decisions.

Disclosure: I hold no positions in any companies mentioned, either through stock ownership, options, or other derivatives. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article.

Good Morning, Traders!…👋

U.S. stock index futures showed little movement on Tuesday as traders awaited key inflation data that could shape the Federal Reserve’s near-term policy decisions. S&P 500 futures rose slightly by 0.1% to 6,422.75, Nasdaq 100 futures also gained 0.1%, and Dow Jones futures remained steady around 44,069.

In Monday’s trading session, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite both slipped 0.3%, while the Dow Jones fell 0.5%. Despite this, the Nasdaq hit a new intraday record last week, and the S&P 500 came close to a record closing high. Investors are now focused on the July Consumer Price Index release, expected to show a modest rise, with additional economic reports due later in the week.

Recent weak July jobs data, along with downward revisions for May and June, have increased expectations for a Federal Reserve rate cut in September. Markets are currently pricing in an 88% chance of this move. Meanwhile, investors remain alert to potential inflation effects from recent tariff hikes imposed by the Trump administration on several trading partners.

Earnings Watch

Earnings Watch for Tuesday, August 12, 2025Earnings hit today from Sea Limited $SE, Cardinal Health $CAH, and On Holding $ONON before open, plus CoreWeave $CRWV, H&R Block $HRB, and CAVA Group $CAVA after close.

Analysts expect SE at $0.51 EPS with e-commerce and gaming growth, CAH at $1.79 EPS on healthcare distribution strength, ONON at $0.20 EPS with athletic footwear demand, CRWV at -$0.21 EPS with $1.08B revenue on AI infrastructure focus, HRB at $1.50 EPS with tax season wrap-up, and CAVA at $0.13 EPS on restaurant expansion.

Happening Today

✓ 08:30 AM ET – Consumer Price Index (CPI)

✓ 12:00 PM ET – EIA Short-Term Energy Outlook

✓ 12:00 PM ET – WASDE Report

✓ 02:00 PM ET – Federal Budget Balance

✓ 04:30 PM ET – API Weekly Crude Oil Stock

SECTOR SNAPSHOT

On the last trading day, most sectors closed in the red, with Energy and Real Estate experiencing the steepest declines. In contrast, Consumer Discretionary, Consumer Staples, and Health Care posted modest gains, indicating a defensive shift among investors amid broader market weakness.

PreMarket Unusual Volume Stocks

Here's a quick rundown of today's pre-market high-volume stocks:

📈 Equillium, Inc. (EQ) is up +5.44% at $0.8858 with massive volume, following yesterday's announcement of a private placement to raise up to $50 million, which will be used to advance its experimental drug EQ504.

📈 ALT5 Sigma Corporation (ALTS) is gaining +10.91% at $6.60 with extremely high volume, after raising $1.5 billion through stock offerings and adding associates of President Donald Trump to its board.

📈 Sphere 3D Corp. (ANY) is up +12.30% at $0.5048 with notable volume; as a Bitcoin mining company, its movement is likely tied to the broader cryptocurrency market, though a recent positive analyst forecast may also be a factor.

📈 Tilray Brands, Inc. (TLRY) is up +14.13% to $0.9200 with high volume, continuing to show volatility after its recent Q4 2025 earnings report and with analysts debating the effectiveness of its cannabis and alcohol businesses working together.

📈 Gevo, Inc. (GEVO) is up +48.80% at $1.25 with significant volume, fueled by yesterday's Q2 2025 earnings report and an analyst upgrade with a higher price target, alongside recent news of the sale of carbon removal credits from its North Dakota asset.

Premarket Picks

180 Life Sciences Corp. (ATNF) surged 46.41% to $4.89 in pre-market trading after filing an 8-K form with the SEC.

Gevo, Inc. (GEVO) saw a 53.60% rise to $1.92 as it reported strong Q2 2025 financials, with revenues increasing by $14 million quarter-over-quarter.

Flexible Solutions International, Inc. (FSI) gained 16.52% to $6.42 after signing a second major food-grade contract.

Kopin Corporation (KOPN) rose 10.16% to $2.06 following a $15 million strategic investment agreement from Theon International Plc aimed at accelerating global defense innovation.

Below is a complete list of hot stocks in pre-market today:

Top Upgrades:

1. Starbucks Corporation (SBUX)

Analyst Firm: Baird

Upgraded: Neutral to Outperform

Price Target: $115

Yesterday's Close: $91.74

David Tarantino, an analyst at Baird, raised Starbucks’ rating from Neutral to Outperform and increased the price target from $100 to $115. Analysts have set a high price target of $115.00 for Starbucks stock, with a median estimate of $100.00 and a low of $73.00. The average price target stands at $99.14. Starbucks and its subsidiaries are known globally for roasting, marketing, and selling coffee.

2. Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (PANW)

Analyst Firm: Piper Sandler

Upgraded: Neutral to Overweight

Price Target: $225

Yesterday's Close: $168.17

Rob Owens, an analyst at Piper Sandler, upgraded Palo Alto Networks (PANW) from Neutral to Overweight, raising the price target from $200 to $225. The stock price target for Palo Alto Networks ranges from a low of $130.00 to a high of $240.00, with a median of $220.00. The average price target is $213.53. The company specializes in providing cybersecurity solutions worldwide.

3. GDS Holdings Limited (GDS)

Analyst Firm: RBC Capital

Upgraded: Sector Perform to Outperform

Price Target: $48

Yesterday's Close: $36.87

Jonathan Atkin, an analyst at RBC Capital, improved GDS Holdings’ rating from Sector Perform to Outperform and lifted the price target from $37 to $48. GDS Holdings has a price target range between $28.50 and $51.20, with an average estimate of $40.19. The company and its subsidiaries focus on developing and operating data centers across China.

Maeve Grace
Editor In Chief
Premium Stock Alerts

Important: This newsletter does not provide investment advice. The stocks mentioned should not be taken as recommendations. Your investments are solely your decisions.

Disclosure: I hold no positions in any companies mentioned, either through stock ownership, options, or other derivatives. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article.

Good Morning, Traders!…👋

U.S. stock futures edged higher early Monday as markets hovered near all-time highs ahead of a busy week packed with key inflation reports. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures rose about 100 points (0.2%), while S&P 500 futures gained 0.1%, and Nasdaq-100 futures remained mostly flat. 

Last week saw the Nasdaq Composite hit fresh closing highs, with the S&P 500 close behind and the Dow finishing strong. Apple’s rally—after lagging earlier this year—played a significant role in boosting market confidence.

Investors will be closely watching this week’s inflation data, with the Consumer Price Index due Tuesday and the Producer Price Index on Thursday. These reports will be crucial in assessing the Federal Reserve’s approach to interest rates at its September meeting, as hotter-than-expected inflation could slow the market’s upward momentum.

Earnings Watch

Earnings hit today from Barrick Gold $B, monday.com $MNDY, Franco-Nevada $FNV, and Oklo $OKLO before open, plus Plug Power $PLUG, Archer Aviation $ACHR, and Sphere Entertainment $SPHR after close.

Analysts expect B at $0.46 EPS with gold market focus, MNDY at $0.51 EPS on software growth, FNV at $0.88 EPS with mining stability, OKLO at -$0.06 EPS amid nuclear energy trends, PLUG at -$0.15 EPS with hydrogen tech challenges, ACHR at -$0.30 EPS on eVTOL progress, and SPHR at -$0.75 EPS with entertainment recovery.

Happening Today

✓ 08:30 AM ET – Consumer Price Index (CPI)

✓ 12:00 PM ET – EIA Short-Term Energy Outlook

✓ 12:00 PM ET – WASDE Report

✓ 02:00 PM ET – Federal Budget Balance (Jul)

✓ 04:30 PM ET – API Weekly Crude Oil Stock

SECTOR SNAPSHOT

On the last trading day, most sectors advanced, with Information Technology, Communication Services, and Financials leading the gains. Conversely, Industrials, Real Estate, and Utilities were among the few sectors to post declines. This broad positive performance, particularly in tech and communication, suggests a shift back towards growth-oriented sectors.

PreMarket Unusual Volume Stocks

Here's a quick rundown of today's pre-market high-volume stocks:

📈 Gamehaus Holdings Inc. (GMHS) is up +21.88% at $1.29 with very high volume, continuing to attract investor attention, particularly from retail traders, with some analysts noting its potential for high returns.

📈 TPI Composites, Inc. (TPIC) is gaining +9.53% at $0.3202 with significant volume. This comes ahead of its Q2 2025 earnings report, which is scheduled for today after the market closes, with investors anticipating a positive report after a period of significant price decline.

📈 Bluejay Diagnostics, Inc. (BJDX) is up +17.86% to $1.40 with strong volume, after recently providing a business and corporate update for the second quarter, which may be contributing to renewed investor interest.

📈 VivoPower International PLC (VVPR) sees a +10.78% rise to $5.10 with notable volume. This move could be a continuation of recent positive momentum from a strategic partnership with BitGo and its focus on sustainable energy solutions.

📈 Auddia Inc. (AUUD) is up +51.74% at $2.65 with massive volume, following recent news of a non-binding letter of intent for a business combination and restructuring, and a change in leadership to focus on becoming an AI-native holding company.

Premarket Picks

Wang & Lee Group, Inc. (WLGS) saw a significant pre-market jump of 54.37%, trading at $0.07. The surge follows the company’s recent filing of a 6-K form with the SEC, signaling notable developments or disclosures.

International Money Express, Inc. (IMXI) climbed 58.62% in pre-market trading to reach $14.72. The spike comes after Western Union announced plans to acquire the company, fueling investor optimism.

Auddia Inc. (AUUD) rose 47.92% in early trading, hitting a price of $3.92. The company gained momentum after filing its 10-Q periodic financial report with the SEC, offering insights into its quarterly performance.

Tilray Brands, Inc. (TLRY) increased 24.86% to $0.81. The company’s gains are linked to the launch of The Humble Seed Whole Wheat Protein Crackers at Whole Foods Market, expanding its product footprint.

Below is a complete list of hot stocks in pre-market today:

Top Upgrades:

1. The Bancorp, Inc. (TBBK)

Analyst Firm: Raymond James

Upgraded: Outperform to Strong Buy

Price Target: $76

Friday's Close: $62.78

Raymond James raised its rating on The Bancorp from "Outperform" to "Strong Buy" and increased its price target from $71 to $76. Analysts have set price targets for The Bancorp, Inc. ranging from a low of $65.00 to a high of $76.00, with both the average and median target at $70.50. The company operates as a financial holding firm, offering a range of banking products and services across the U.S.

2. Sabre Corporation (SABR)

Analyst Firm: Bernstein

Upgraded: Market Perform to Outperform

Price Target: $3

Friday's Close: $1.88

Bernstein improved its rating on Sabre, moving it from "Market Perform" to "Outperform," and set a price target of $3. Sabre Corporation, a global provider of software and technology for the travel industry, has price targets spanning from $2.00 on the low end to $7.00 on the high end. The median estimate sits at $3.00, with an average target of $3.63.

3. Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX)

Analyst Firm: Morgan Stanley

Upgraded: "Equal Weight to Overweight

Price Target: $48

Friday's Close: $41.87

Morgan Stanley upgraded Freeport-McMoRan from "Equal Weight" to "Overweight" while keeping its price target steady at $48. Freeport-McMoRan Inc., which engages in mineral mining across North America, South America, and Indonesia, has analyst price targets between $46.00 and $57.00. The median target is $52.25, while the average comes in slightly lower at $51.73.

Maeve Grace
Editor In Chief
Premium Stock Alerts

Important: This newsletter does not provide investment advice. The stocks mentioned should not be taken as recommendations. Your investments are solely your decisions.

Disclosure: I hold no positions in any companies mentioned, either through stock ownership, options, or other derivatives. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article.

Good Morning, Traders!…👋

U.S. stock futures moved slightly higher early Friday, with Dow futures rising 105 points, or 0.24%. S&P 500 futures were up 0.31%, while Nasdaq 100 futures gained 0.34%. This followed a mixed day on Wall Street where the Dow fell 224 points, or 0.5%, marking its second loss in three sessions. The S&P 500 dipped 0.08%, while the Nasdaq added nearly 0.4%, showing relative strength.

 Markets are closely watching President Trump’s trade policies after his new “reciprocal” tariffs took effect at midnight Thursday. These include steep duties like 41% on imports from Syria and 40% on goods from Laos and Myanmar. Stocks initially rallied Thursday after Trump clarified that his proposed 100% tariff on imported semiconductor chips would not apply to companies manufacturing in the U.S.

Trump also announced his nomination of Stephen Miran, chair of the Council of Economic Advisors, to the Federal Reserve Board, replacing Adriana Kugler, who resigned last week. Miran will complete her term, ending in January. Despite recent volatility, the major indexes are on track for weekly gains, with the S&P 500 up 1.6%, the Dow up 0.9%, and the Nasdaq ahead by 2.9%. Traders are also awaiting earnings results from Under Armour, AMC Networks, and Wendy’s.

Earnings Watch

Earnings hit today from Under Armour $UAA, Wendy's $WEN, and FuboTV $FUBO before open.

Analysts expect UAA at $0.07 EPS with apparel sales focus, WEN at $0.27 EPS on breakfast demand, and FUBO at -$0.09 EPS amid streaming growth.

Happening Today

✓ 01:00 PM ET – U.S. Baker Hughes Rig Count

✓ 03:30 PM ET – CFTC Speculative Net Positions

SECTOR SNAPSHOT

On the last trading day, market sectors were mixed, with Utilities and Consumer Staples leading the gains. Conversely, Financials and Health Care were among the key sectors that experienced declines, highlighting a cautious and selective approach from investors.

PreMarket Unusual Volume Stocks

Here's a quick rundown of today's pre-market high-volume stocks:

📈 MEDIROM Healthcare Technologies Inc. (MRM) is exploding +70.83% at $1.20 with massive volume, driven by yesterday's announcement of a partnership with "World," a new AI-era "proof of human" protocol co-founded by ChatGPT's Sam Altman, with plans to install authentication devices in 100 salons.

📈 Click Holdings Limited (CLIK) is up +21.98% to $0.3690 with substantial volume, continuing its volatility from recent news of a 68% revenue surge and strategic moves into the cryptocurrency treasury and AI-driven senior care sectors.

📈 Bit Origin Limited (BTOG) is up +13.09% at $0.4270 with high volume, following its recent completion of a share capital reduction to gain flexibility for future corporate actions, including potential capital raises.

📈 ENDRA Life Sciences Inc. (NDRA) sees a +8.45% rise to $4.26 with notable volume; while the company faces Nasdaq non-compliance, a recent analyst report set a very high price target, which may be contributing to the stock's recent volatility.

📈 Incannex Healthcare Inc. (IXHL) is up +11.39% at $0.4625 with increased volume, continuing to attract investor attention following recent positive top-line results from its Phase 2 trial of IHL-42X for obstructive sleep apnea.

Premarket Picks

Shares of The RealReal, Inc. (REAL) surged 32.12% in pre-market trading to $7.28. The boost comes after the company reported strong Q2 2025 results, with revenue hitting $165 million, marking a 14% year-over-year increase.

The Beauty Health Company (SKIN) rose 20.13% pre-market, trading at $1.91. The company’s second-quarter 2025 earnings report sparked investor optimism, though full financial details are still unfolding.

OptimizeRx Corporation (OPRX) saw a 22.51% jump in pre-market activity, climbing to $15.73. The company posted Q2 revenue of $29.2 million—up 55% year-over-year—and raised its full-year 2025 guidance.

SoundHound AI, Inc. (SOUN) is trading 21.64% higher pre-market at $13.04 after delivering a record-breaking second quarter. Revenue soared to $42.7 million, a 217% year-over-year increase.

Below is a complete list of hot stocks in pre-market today:

Top Upgrades:

1. Fortinet, Inc. (FTNT)

Analyst Firm: DZ Bank

Upgraded: Hold to Buy

Price Target: $85

Yesterday's Close: $75.30

DZ Bank raised its rating on Fortinet from Hold to Buy, setting a price target of $85. Fortinet provides cybersecurity and network convergence solutions worldwide. Analysts have set a stock price target ranging from $75.00 to $124.00. The median estimate is $90.00, with an average target of $94.45.

2. GoDaddy Inc. (GDDY)

Analyst Firm: Piper Sandler

Upgraded: Neutral to Overweight

Price Target: $182

Yesterday's Close: $150.25

Piper Sandler boosted its stance on GoDaddy from Neutral to Overweight, increasing the price target slightly to $182 from $180. GoDaddy designs and develops cloud-based products for users globally. Analyst price targets range from $180.00 to $250.00. The median stands at $215.50, while the average is $212.00.

3. Parsons Corporation (PSN)

Analyst Firm: Baird

Upgraded: Neutral to Outperform

Price Target: $92

Yesterday's Close: $75.92

Baird’s analyst Andrew Wittmann upgraded Parsons from Neutral to Outperform, raising the price target to $92 from $78. Parsons Corporation, which provides advanced solutions in defense, intelligence, and infrastructure, has garnered bullish analyst targets. The stock’s price estimates range from $65.00 on the low end to $95.00 on the high end. Both the median and average targets are $83.50.

Maeve Grace
Editor In Chief
Premium Stock Alerts

Important: This newsletter does not provide investment advice. The stocks mentioned should not be taken as recommendations. Your investments are solely your decisions.

Disclosure: I hold no positions in any companies mentioned, either through stock ownership, options, or other derivatives. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article.

Good Morning, Traders!…👋

US stock futures inched upward Thursday as President Trump’s new tariffs officially took effect, impacting dozens of trading partners after his deadline for negotiated agreements passed. Dow futures gained 0.4%, while S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures climbed 0.6%. Tariffs now apply to imports from nearly 200 countries, with rates ranging from 10% to 50%, boosting the average tariff rate to 18.3%.

During a press briefing, the president revealed plans to eventually impose a 100% tariff on semiconductors. However, companies like Apple that invest in US manufacturing will be exempt. In earnings news, DoorDash shares jumped premarket on strong outlooks, while Airbnb and Lyft shares slipped after disappointing forecasts.

Investors are also eyeing upcoming weekly jobless claims data, as concerns about the labor market grow following a weak July jobs report and downward revisions for May and June. The combination of trade tensions and economic signals continues to keep Wall Street on alert.

Earnings Watch

Earnings hit today from Eli Lilly $LLY, ConocoPhillips $COP, Constellation Energy $CEG, and Motorola Solutions $MSI before open, plus Gilead Sciences $GILD and Monster Beverage $MNST after close.

Analysts expect LLY at $3.25 EPS with weight-loss drug strength, COP at $1.90 EPS on oil production, CEG at $1.82 EPS with energy demand, MSI at $3.07 EPS on communication tech, GILD at $1.60 EPS with antiviral growth, and MNST at $0.50 EPS on beverage sales.

Happening Today

✓ 08:30 AM ET – Jobless Claims

✓ 08:30 AM ET – Labor Productivity and Costs

✓ 10:00 AM ET – FOMC Member Bostic Speaks

✓ 11:00 AM ET – NY Fed 1-Year Consumer Inflation Expectations

✓ 01:00 PM ET – 30-Year Bond Auction

✓ 01:00 PM ET – Atlanta Fed GDPNow (Q3)

✓ 03:00 PM ET – Consumer Credit (Jun)

✓ 04:00 PM ET – U.S. President Trump Speaks

✓ 04:30 PM ET – Fed's Balance Sheet (Previous: 6,643B)

SECTOR SNAPSHOT

On the last trading day, market sectors were mixed, with a strong showing from Consumer Discretionary and Information Technology, which posted significant gains. Conversely, Energy, Health Care, and Utilities experienced notable declines, reflecting a rotation out of these sectors, possibly driven by profit-taking or shifting investor sentiment in response to market-specific news.

PreMarket Unusual Volume Stocks

Here's a quick rundown of today's pre-market high-volume stocks:

📈 Creative Media REIT (CMCT) is up +5.87% at $6.71 with high volume, with investors likely reacting to its upcoming Q2 earnings report scheduled for August 14th, though recent financial results and reverse stock splits have created volatility.

📈 Smart Powerr Corp. (CREG) is gaining +31.61% at $1.55 with massive volume, though no specific fresh news is immediately available, the company has shown a recent history of highly volatile price swings.

📈 CIMG Inc. (IMG) is surging +72.15% to $0.2000 with very high volume, continuing to show volatility as it works to regain compliance with Nasdaq's minimum bid price rule.

📈 Biodesix, Inc. (BDSX) is up +11.33% at $0.3900 with strong volume, as the company is expected to report its Q2 2025 financial results after the market close today, generating investor anticipation.

📈 Bit Digital, Inc. (BTBT) is up +5.52% at $3.44 with notable volume, as a major player in the crypto mining space, its movement is likely tied to the broader positive sentiment in the cryptocurrency market.

Premarket Picks

Smart Powerr Corp. (CREG) is seeing a strong pre-market surge of 29.67%, with its price at $2.01. This boost comes after Nasdaq confirmed on August 1, 2025, that the company meets the minimum bid price requirement.

FOXO Technologies Inc. (FOXO) jumped 34.27% pre-market, reaching $0.17 per share. The surge follows the announcement of a non-binding acquisition agreement for an assisted living and memory care facility in South Florida.

Outset Medical, Inc. (OM) experienced a 35.54% increase in pre-market trading, with shares priced at $17.85. The company reported strong Q2 financial results, including a 15% revenue growth to $31.4 million, largely driven by a 25% increase in Tablo console sales.

Montrose Environmental Group, Inc. (MEG) surged 30.66% pre-market to $29.51 after reporting its second-quarter results. The company posted a 35.3% revenue growth to $234.5 million, marking a $61.2 million increase.

Below is a complete list of hot stocks in pre-market today:

Top Upgrades:

1. Klaviyo, Inc. (KVYO)

Analyst Firm: Citi

Upgraded: Neutral to Buy

Price Target: $50

Yesterday's Close: $35.31

Citi raised its rating on Klaviyo from Neutral to Buy and set a price target of $50. Klaviyo, Inc., a global tech firm known for its SaaS platform, has received a range of analyst price targets. The high estimate stands at $60.00, with a median of $45.00 and a low of $37.00. The average target price across analysts is $46.00.

2. Fastenal Company (FAST)

Analyst Firm: Baird

Upgraded: Neutral to Outperform

Price Target: $55

Yesterday's Close: $46.78

Baird boosted its rating on Fastenal to Outperform from Neutral, increasing its price target to $55 from $47. Fastenal Company, a major distributor of industrial and construction supplies, has price targets ranging from a low of $38.00 to a high of $49.00. The median estimate is $45.00, while the average target price is reported at $44.78.

3. Parsons Corporation (PSN)

Analyst Firm: Baird

Upgraded: Neutral to Outperform

Price Target: $92

Yesterday's Close: $75.92

Baird’s analyst Andrew Wittmann upgraded Parsons from Neutral to Outperform, raising the price target to $92 from $78. Parsons Corporation, which provides advanced solutions in defense, intelligence, and infrastructure, has garnered bullish analyst targets. The stock’s price estimates range from $65.00 on the low end to $95.00 on the high end. Both the median and average targets are $83.50.

Maeve Grace
Editor In Chief
Premium Stock Alerts

Important: This newsletter does not provide investment advice. The stocks mentioned should not be taken as recommendations. Your investments are solely your decisions.

Disclosure: I hold no positions in any companies mentioned, either through stock ownership, options, or other derivatives. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article.

Good Morning, Traders!…👋

It’s Wednesday, August 6, 2025. Today's futures indicate a cautiously optimistic start to the trading day, following a mixed performance in global markets. Investors are likely to be watching for new economic data and corporate earnings reports to gauge market direction.

Earnings Watch

Earnings hit today from McDonald’s $MCD, Walt Disney $DIS, Uber Technologies $UBER, and Shopify $SHOP before open, plus AppLovin $APP, DoorDash $DASH, and Airbnb $ABNB after close.

Analysts expect MCD at $2.66 EPS with global sales focus, DIS at $1.20 EPS on streaming and parks recovery, UBER at $0.37 EPS amid ride-hailing growth, SHOP at $0.20 EPS with e-commerce strength, APP at $0.94 EPS on ad tech demand, DASH at $0.09 EPS with delivery trends, and ABNB at $0.92 EPS on travel demand.

Happening Today

✓ 10:30 AM ET – Oil Inventories

✓ 01:00 PM ET – 10-Year Note Auction

✓ 04:10 PM ET – FOMC Member Daly Speaks

SECTOR SNAPSHOT

On the last trading day, market sectors were mixed, with Materials, Real Estate, and Energy posting gains. However, a number of key sectors, including Information Technology, Communication Services, and Utilities, experienced declines, suggesting a rotation in investor focus amidst broader market uncertainty.

PreMarket Unusual Volume Stocks

Here's a quick rundown of today's pre-market high-volume stocks:

📈 Ontrak, Inc. (OTRK) is up +14.46% at $0.3860 with significant volume, despite a report last week stating the company has ceased all operations and terminated employees, making this a highly speculative move.

📈 Xcel Brands, Inc (XELB) is gaining +23.89% at $1.13 with high volume, following its recent pricing of a $2.6 million public offering and a concurrent private placement.

📈 Myriad Genetics, Inc. (MYGN) is up +31.27% to $3.87 with notable volume, surging after yesterday's Q2 2025 earnings report that beat revenue estimates, raised its full-year revenue guidance, and announced a new $200 million credit facility.

📈 Safe & Green Holdings Corp. (SGBX) sees a +5.38% rise to $0.1933 with increased volume, following yesterday's announcement of a non-binding letter of intent to acquire Rock Springs Energy Group for approximately $35 million.

📈 CryoPort, Inc. (CYRX) is up +24.63% at $6.74 with notable volume, as investors react positively to yesterday's news of its upcoming Q2 earnings report, and a recent analyst upgrade to "Overweight" with a $13 price target.

Premarket Picks

Astera Labs, Inc. (ALAB) is trading at $158.00, up 16.57% in pre-market. The surge follows the company’s Q2 FY2025 financial results, reporting record quarterly revenue of $191.9 million — a 20% increase quarter-over-quarter and 150% year-over-year. Operating cash flow also hit a record $135.4 million.

RingCentral, Inc. (RNG) rose 17.65% pre-market to $27.79. This jump comes after NiCE announced a renewed multi-year collaboration with RingCentral to market and sell the RingCentral Contact Center™, powered by NiCE CXone Mpower, strengthening their long-term partnership.

Myriad Genetics, Inc. (MYGN) surged 31.78% to $5.10 before the market opened. The company reported Q2 results and raised its 2025 revenue guidance to $818–$828 million, up from the previous $807–$823 million forecast.

Cryoport, Inc. (CYRX) climbed 29.67% pre-market to $8.74 after reporting Q2 2025 revenue of $45.5 million, marking a 14% increase year-over-year.

Below is a complete list of hot stocks in pre-market today:

Top Upgrades:

1. TopBuild Corp. (BLD)

Analyst Firm: Seaport Research

Upgraded: Neutral to Buy

Price Target: $450

Yesterday's Close: $408.08

Seaport Research analyst Kenneth Zener raised his rating on TopBuild from Neutral to Buy and set a new price target of $450. Analysts have set a high price target of $466.00 for TopBuild Corp., with a median estimate of $421.50 and a low of $320.00. The average target price stands at $416.00. TopBuild specializes in installing and distributing insulation and building materials.

2. Halozyme Therapeutics, Inc. (HALO)

Analyst Firm: Morgan Stanley

Upgraded: Equal Weight to Overweight

Price Target: $75

Yesterday's Close: $60.81

Morgan Stanley boosted its rating on Halozyme from Equal Weight to Overweight, increasing the price target from $62 to $75. Halozyme Therapeutics has a high stock price target of $91.00, a median of $72.00, and a low estimate of $51.00, with an average target price of $69.22. The company develops and sells biopharmaceutical enzymes and medical devices.

3. Cryoport, Inc. (CYRX)

Analyst Firm: KeyBanc

Upgraded: Sector Weight to Overweight

Price Target: $15

Yesterday's Close: $6.74

KeyBanc upgraded Cryoport from Sector Weight to Overweight, assigning a price target of $15. For Cryoport, analysts project a high price target of $15.00, a median of $11.00, and a low of $8.00. The average target price is $11.80. Cryoport specializes in delivering cold-chain logistics solutions for health and medicine.

Maeve Grace
Editor In Chief
Premium Stock Alerts

Important: This newsletter does not provide investment advice. The stocks mentioned should not be taken as recommendations. Your investments are solely your decisions.

Disclosure: I hold no positions in any companies mentioned, either through stock ownership, options, or other derivatives. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article.

Good Morning, Traders!…👋

U.S. stock futures moved slightly higher on Tuesday, as investors continued to digest Monday’s rally and assess the broader outlook for the American economy and corporate earnings. The uptick in futures suggests cautious optimism is returning to the market following recent volatility.

As of early Tuesday, Dow futures were up by 50 points (0.1%), while S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures gained 0.2% and 0.3%, respectively. These gains come on the heels of a strong rebound on Monday, which helped recover ground lost during last week’s sell-off.

The earlier downturn had been fueled by disappointing labor market data and renewed trade uncertainty. Tensions escalated further after President Trump dismissed the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, citing sharp downward revisions to job figures for May and June—raising fresh concerns about the accuracy of recent economic signals and the potential impact of trade policy on growth.

Earnings Watch

Earnings hit today from Pfizer $PFE, Caterpillar $CAT, Eaton $ETN, and Zoetis $ZTS before open, plus AMD $AMD, Super Micro Computer $SMCI, and Arista Networks $ANET after close.

Analysts expect PFE at $0.62 EPS with vaccine and oncology focus, CAT at $5.55 EPS on equipment demand, ETN at $2.78 EPS with industrial strength, ZTS at $1.50 EPS on animal health growth, AMD at $0.68 EPS amid AI chip demand, SMCI at $8.14 EPS with server growth, and ANET at $2.10 EPS on networking trends.

Happening Today

✓ 08:30 AM ET – Trade Balance

✓ 09:45 AM ET – PMI

✓ 10:00 AM ET – ISM Non-Manufacturing

✓ 01:00 PM ET – 3-Year Note Auction

✓ 01:00 PM ET – Atlanta Fed GDPNow (Q3)

✓ 04:30 PM ET – API Weekly Crude Oil Stock

SECTOR SNAPSHOT

On the last trading day, most sectors advanced, with Information Technology and Communication Services leading the gains. The Energy sector was the sole decliner, while others like Health Care, Materials, and Utilities also saw strong positive performance, indicating broad-based market strength.

PreMarket Unusual Volume Stocks

Here's a quick rundown of today's pre-market high-volume stocks:

📈 Arteris, Inc. (AIP) is up +62.65% to $9.45 with high volume, following its Q2 2025 earnings conference call today after the market close. Investors appear to be reacting positively to the upcoming financial report.

📈 Pheton Holdings Ltd (PTHL) is gaining +7.00% at $1.00 on notable volume, showing some stabilization after a massive drop last week following a research report that alleged manipulation and unsubstantiated acquisition rumors.

📈 Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc. (FFAI) is up +6.22% at $2.41 with increased volume, as the company's CEO shared a weekly investor update, announcing a "major breakthrough" of its bridge strategy on August 16.

📈 Esperion Therapeutics, Inc. (ESPR) is up +10.07% at $1.49 with notable volume, following yesterday's Q2 2025 earnings report that showed a significant decrease in net losses and a strong increase in U.S. product revenue.

📈 Palantir Technologies Inc. (PLTR) is gaining +5.75% at $160.66 with increased volume, fueled by yesterday's strong Q2 2025 earnings report, where the company surpassed $1 billion in revenue for the first time and raised its full-year guidance.

Premarket Picks

STAAR Surgical Company (STAA) surged 45.75% in pre-market trading to $26.95 following news that Alcon (ALC) has agreed to acquire the company in a definitive merger deal. The acquisition has sparked strong investor interest ahead of the market open.

Arteris, Inc. (AIP) jumped 55.56% to $14.70 pre-market after announcing that AMD (AMD) has licensed its FlexGen network-on-chip (NoC) interconnect IP. This technology will be used in AMD’s next generation of AI chiplet designs, marking a major win for Arteris in the AI hardware space.

180 Life Sciences Corp. (ATNF) rose 15.72% in early trading to $3.68. The company recently closed a $425 million private placement aimed at advancing its Ethereum Treasury Strategy, a move that has attracted investor attention in both biotech and crypto circles.

Ameresco, Inc. (AMRC) gained 18.44% pre-market to $19.78 after reporting its Q2 2025 financial results. The company posted revenues of $472.3 million, boosting confidence in its growth outlook and energy efficiency services.

Below is a complete list of hot stocks in pre-market today:

Top Upgrades:

1. Dow Inc. (DOW)

Analyst Firm: Rothschild & Co Redburn

Upgraded: Neutral to Buy

Price Target: $40

Yesterday's Close: $21.59

Colin Isaac, an analyst at Rothschild & Co Redburn, raised his rating on Dow Inc. (DOW) from Neutral to Buy, setting a price target of $40. Analysts have set a high stock price target of $35.00 for Dow Inc., with a median of $27.00 and a low of $20.00. The average target price stands at $27.82. Dow Inc. is a global leader in producing materials used in various products and infrastructure.

2. Electronic Arts Inc. (EA)

Analyst Firm: Arete

Upgraded: Neutral to Buy

Price Target: $192

Yesterday's Close: $159.77

Arete has upgraded its rating on Electronic Arts from Neutral to Buy, assigning a new price target of $192. For Electronic Arts, stock price targets range from a low of $148.00 to a high of $210.00, with a median estimate of $170.00. The average target price is $174.25. EA is known worldwide for creating and selling popular video games.

3. Logitech International S.A. (LOGI)

Analyst Firm: BNP Paribas Exane

Upgraded: Neutral to Outperform

Price Target: $109

Yesterday's Close: $92.27

Martin Jungfleisch of BNP Paribas Exane improved his rating on Logitech from Neutral to Outperform, increasing the price target from $100 to $109. Logitech’s stock price target estimates vary between $78.00 and $119.63, with a median of $107.00 and an average of $103.48. The company develops hardware and software solutions for work, creativity, and gaming on a global scale.

Maeve Grace
Editor In Chief
Premium Stock Alerts

Important: This newsletter does not provide investment advice. The stocks mentioned should not be taken as recommendations. Your investments are solely your decisions.

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Good Morning, Traders!…👋

U.S. stock futures are pointing to a positive start to the week, with all three major indices showing gains in pre-market trading. The S&P 500 is up 0.64% at $6304.50, the Dow is up 0.57% at $43958.00, and the Nasdaq is leading the charge with a 0.81% gain to $23070.00.

This comes after a challenging end to last week, which saw a broad selloff following an unexpectedly weak U.S. jobs report and renewed uncertainty over trade tariffs. Today's pre-market strength suggests a potential rebound as investors digest the latest economic data and look ahead to a fresh week of corporate earnings and macroeconomic developments.

Earnings Watch

Earnings hit today from Palantir $PLTR and Constellation Energy $CEG before open, plus Loews $L, Simon Property $SPG, and ON Semiconductor $ON after close.

Analysts expect PLTR at $0.14 EPS with AI-driven growth, CEG at $1.82 EPS on energy demand, L at $0.85 EPS with insurance stability, SPG at $2.92 EPS amid retail recovery, and ON at $0.94 EPS with chip market focus.

Happening Today

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SECTOR SNAPSHOT

On the last trading day, most sectors closed in the red, with significant declines in Consumer Discretionary and Information Technology. In contrast, Consumer Staples, Health Care, and Utilities managed to post modest gains, suggesting a shift towards defensive sectors amidst a broader market downturn.

PreMarket Unusual Volume Stocks

Here's a quick rundown of today's pre-market high-volume stocks:

📈 BioXcel Therapeutics, Inc. (BTAI) is up +32.85% at $1.37 with massive volume, following yesterday's positive update that it completed the last patient visit in its Phase 3 safety trial for agitation associated with bipolar and schizophrenia disorders, a major step forward for the company.

📈 I-Mab (IMAB) is gaining +14.89% at $2.62 with substantial volume, as it announced a $65 million underwritten offering, which is expected to close today, attracting participation from new and existing institutional investors.

📈 Safe & Green Holdings Corp. (SGBX) is up +5.49% to $0.2460 with notable volume, as the company works to regain Nasdaq compliance by restructuring a recent transaction and reducing dilution, a positive sign for investors.