Good Morning, Traders!…👋

U.S. stock futures climbed early Friday, pushing the S&P 500 and Nasdaq toward fresh record highs as investors braced for a pivotal inflation update and potential policy signals from the Federal Reserve.

The May reading of the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) index—widely considered the Fed’s preferred inflation gauge—is due at 8:30 a.m. ET. The data will be closely watched for signs of whether inflation remains under control, especially as President Donald Trump's tariffs continue to influence pricing dynamics.

Adding to the optimistic tone, the White House announced a breakthrough agreement with China to accelerate rare earth shipments to the U.S., easing trade tensions ahead of Trump’s July 9 tariff deadline. Investors will also keep an eye on the final June consumer sentiment reading from the University of Michigan at 10:00 a.m. ET, alongside remarks later in the day from key Fed officials, including John Williams, Beth Hammack, and Lisa Cook.

Earnings Watch

Earnings hit today from Apogee Enterprises $APOG before open, plus Nike $NKE, Concentrix $CNXC, Enerpac Tool Group $EPAC, and American Outdoor Brands $AOUT after close.

Analysts expect APOG to post $0.50 EPS with glass products demand steady but down 65.28% year-over-year, NKE to deliver $0.85 EPS amid cautious consumer sentiment, CNXC to reflect growth in customer experience solutions, EPAC at stable industrial tool performance, and AOUT with outdoor product sales under seasonal pressure.

Happening Today

✓ 10:00 AM ET – Michigan 1-Year Inflation Expectations (Jun)
✓ 10:00 AM ET – Michigan 5-Year Inflation Expectations (Jun)
✓ 10:00 AM ET – Michigan Consumer Expectations (Jun)
✓ 10:00 AM ET – Michigan Consumer Sentiment (Jun) 
✓ 11:30 PM ET – Atlanta Fed GDPNow (Q2)
✓ 13:00 PM ET – U.S. Baker Hughes Oil Rig Count
✓ 15:30 PM ET – CFTC Crude Oil speculative net positions

PREMARKET SNAPSHOT 📈

U.S. equity futures opened slightly higher this morning—S&P +0.16%, Dow +0.12%, Nasdaq +0.10%—as markets cheered finalization of a U.S.–China trade framework (including rare‑earth access and tariff rollbacks), upbeat Nike earnings, and growing bets on a dovish Fed amid ahead-of-schedule PCE data.

SECTOR SNAPSHOT✨

The stock market sectors largely saw gains today, with Communication Services leading the way at +1.77% and Energy also performing strongly at +1.50%. However, Consumer Staples and Real Estate were notable laggards, experiencing declines of -0.18% and -0.64% respectively.

PreMarket Unusual Volume Stocks

📈 CYN (Cyngn Inc.): Soaring +51.69% at $13.60 on colossal volume (3.8M shares, +83,485.73% from typical). This massive surge follows yesterday's news of a $15 million registered direct offering and an Nvidia CEO mention, igniting significant interest. Expect high volatility.

📈 GVH (Globavend Holdings Limited): Up +27.17% at $0.1785 with exceptional volume (36.64M shares, +8,344.48%). This penny stock's drastic volume spike indicates a potential catalyst; highly volatile.

📈 RCT (RedCloud Holdings plc): Gaining +11.03% at $1.43 on strong volume (479.4K shares, +2,853.08%). RedCloud's launch of its "TradeX" program, addressing supply chain inefficiencies in emerging markets, is likely fueling this move.

📈 NAOV (NanoVibronix, Inc.): Showing robust +44.98% growth at $0.8691, backed by significant volume (8.12M shares, +2,693.07%). Recent news includes new ENvue Navigation System agreements and a granted patent for pediatric feeding tube guidance.

📈 RVPH (Reviva Pharmaceuticals Holdings, Inc.): Up +6.15% at $0.3580 with notable volume (117.38K shares, +1,686.07%). While its percentage gain is smaller, the volume jump suggests early positioning, possibly after positive long-term Phase 3 results for its schizophrenia drug, though recent financing efforts may weigh on the stock.

Premarket Picks

INmune Bio, Inc. (INMB) jumped 74.36% in pre-market trading, reaching $10.95. The spike comes ahead of a June 30 conference call, where the company plans to share top-line results from its Phase 2 MINDFuL trial targeting early Alzheimer’s Disease.

Cyngn Inc. (CYN) saw a sharp rise of 59.49% to $21.69 pre-market after revealing a $15 million registered direct offering. The market responded positively to the capital infusion plan.

NanoVibronix, Inc. (NAOV) climbed 33.47% to $1.16 in pre-market hours after unveiling a new robotic development initiative. The project, launched within its ENvue Medical division, marks a key step forward in the company's technological roadmap.

Globavend Holdings Limited (GVH) shares surged 21.40% in pre-market trading to $0.22 following the announcement of a $15 million public offering. The pricing of this offering appears to have sparked investor interest early in the session.

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

Top Upgrades:

1. The Boeing Company (BA)

Analyst Firm: Rothschild & Co, Redburn
Upgraded: Neutral to Buy
Price Target: $275
Yesterday's Close: $202.58

Olivier Brochet, an analyst at Rothschild & Co Redburn, raised his rating on Boeing from Neutral to Buy and increased the price target from $180 to $275. Boeing, known for manufacturing and supporting aircraft, satellites, and space systems globally, has received varied analyst projections. The stock price target ranges from a low of $180.00 to a high of $260.00, with a median target of $221.50. The average estimate stands at $221.58.

2. NIKE, Inc. (NKE)

Analyst Firm: HSBC
Upgraded: Hold to Buy
Price Target: $80
Yesterday's Close: $62.54

HSBC has changed its stance on Nike, upgrading the stock from Hold to Buy, and raised its price target to $80 from the previous $60. Nike, a global leader in athletic footwear, apparel, and equipment, has price targets that span from $40.00 on the low end to $120.00 on the high end. The median estimate sits at $70.00, while the average comes in slightly higher at $72.90.

3. Autodesk, Inc. (ADSK)

Analyst Firm: Berenberg
Upgraded: Hold to Buy
Price Target: $365
Yesterday's Close: $304.93

Berenberg has shifted its rating on Autodesk from Hold to Buy, boosting the stock's price target from $325 to $365. Autodesk, which specializes in 3D design and engineering software solutions worldwide, has a stock price target range between $278.00 and $430.00. Analysts' median projection is $350.00, with an average target of $345.54.

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