Good Morning, Traders!…👋

U.S. stocks rallied on Wednesday as major indexes hit record highs following a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Iran and encouraging signals from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. The S&P 500 climbed about 1.1%, the Nasdaq 1.4%, and the Dow Jones rose around 1.2%.

Tech stocks led the charge, pushing the Nasdaq‑100 to a new all‑time high, while easing geopolitical concerns sent crude oil prices tumbling roughly 6%, reducing inflation fears.

Today’s market movers include FedEx, which dropped 5.7% after delivering mixed quarterly results and cautious guidance, and QuantumScape, which surged 36% on a major battery production milestone. Meanwhile, Coinbase rose on upbeat regulatory news, and Micron edged up ahead of its earnings report.

Investors are now focused on Powell’s continued testimony and upcoming economic data, balancing optimism from global calm with cautious attention to central bank signals and corporate earnings.

Earnings Watch

Earnings hit today from General Mills $GIS, Paychex $PAYX, and Winnebago $WGO before open, plus Micron $MU and Jefferies $JEF after close.

Analysts expect GIS to post $0.70 EPS with cereal strength, PAYX to hit $1.19 EPS, WGO at $0.80 EPS, MU to deliver $1.59 EPS on AI chip demand, and JEF at $0.78 EPS.

Happening Today

✓ 08:30 AM ET – Building Permits (May)

✓ 10:00 AM ET – New Home Sales (May)

✓ 10:30 AM ET – Crude Oil Inventories

✓ 10:30 AM ET – Cushing Crude Oil Inventories

✓ 12:00 PM ET – 5-Year Note Auction

PREMARKET SNAPSHOT 📈

U.S. equity futures are trading flat-to-modestly higher this morning—S&P +0.15%, Dow +0.04%, Nasdaq +0.16%—as markets digest a cooldown in Middle East tensions following the Iran–Israel ceasefire and brace for fresh cues from Federal Reserve Chair Powell’s testimony and the upcoming economic data stream.

SECTOR SNAPSHOT✨

Markets extended gains with strong buying in tech, financials, and healthcare. Information Technology led the way, while Financials and Communication Services also posted solid performances. Most sectors ended higher, offsetting weakness in Energy, which was the day’s biggest laggard.

PreMarket Unusual Volume Stocks

📈 Beeline Holdings, Inc. ($BLNE) jumps +40.85% with 16.03M shares traded, marking a 235% surge over its average volume. This early momentum suggests strong retail interest, likely on fresh news or technical breakout.

📈 Rezolve AI PLC ($RZLV) is up +8.63% as 3.56M shares change hands—162% above normal. AI stocks remain a hot theme, and RZLV continues to draw speculative buying interest.

📈 Pony AI Inc. ($PONY) climbs +9.35% with pre-market volume of 741.52K, a 138% spike versus average. Autonomous driving optimism and tech sector strength are likely supporting this move.

📈 Webull Corporation ($BULL) adds +5.36% on volume of 302.34K, which is 128% higher than usual. The trading platform’s recent developments could be prompting early buying.

📈 Jayud Global Logistics Limited ($JYD) sees a +6.16% gain with 505.05K shares traded—82% above average. The steady interest may reflect growing confidence in small-cap logistics names.

Premarket Picks

Beeline Holdings, Inc. (BLNE) is making waves this morning, surging 30.28% in pre-market trading to $1.85. The jump comes after the company announced it has surpassed $1 billion in cumulative loan originations and posted an impressive 38% year-over-year growth.

QuantumScape Corporation (QS) is also on the rise, climbing 34.95% pre-market to $5.83. The boost follows news that the company has successfully integrated its advanced Cobra separator process into its baseline cell production—an important milestone in scaling up its operations.

Liminatus Pharma, Inc. (LIMN) is trading higher by 19.24% in early action, reaching $31.80. The gain comes on the heels of the company filing an S-1 form with the SEC, often a signal of upcoming strategic moves.

BlackBerry Limited (BB) is up 12.10% in pre-market trading at $4.85. Investors are reacting positively to the company’s first-quarter fiscal year 2026 results, released earlier today.

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

Top Upgrades:

1. Stellantis N.V. (STLA)

Analyst Firm: Jefferies
Upgraded: Hold to Buy
Price Target: $13.20
Yesterday's Close: $9.59

Philippe Houchois, an analyst at Jefferies, raised his rating on Stellantis from Hold to Buy and increased the price target to $13.20, up from the previous $10.25. Analyst estimates for Stellantis N.V. show a stock price target ranging from a low of $7.81 to a high of $14.74, with a median forecast of $10.36 and an average of $11.31. Stellantis is a global automaker that designs, manufactures, and sells cars, commercial vehicles, engines, and mobility services.

2. Duke Energy Corporation (DUK)

Analyst Firm: Goldman Sachs
Upgraded: Neutral to Buy
Price Target: $132
Yesterday's Close: $116.95

Goldman Sachs boosted its rating on Duke Energy from Neutral to Buy, raising the price target to $132 from $125. Duke Energy Corporation has a stock price target range between $120.00 and $142.00, with a median estimate of $127.50 and an average of $129.00. The company operates as a major U.S. energy provider through its various subsidiaries.

3. Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM)

Analyst Firm: JPMorgan
Upgraded: Neutral to Overweight
Price Target: $162
Yesterday's Close: $142.70

John Ivankoe, an analyst at JPMorgan, upgraded Yum! Brands from Neutral to Overweight, with the price target of $162. Yum! Brands, Inc. is projected to reach a stock price between $140.00 and $185.00, with a median target of $161.50 and an average of $161.09. The company and its subsidiaries own, operate, and franchise well-known fast food restaurants around the world.

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