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Market futures are presenting a mixed picture today. While Dow futures are showing a slight uptick of 0.05%, S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures are experiencing minor dips of 0.02% and 0.03% respectively.

This subtle divergence could be influenced by a cautious stance from investors ahead of key economic data releases, such as the upcoming US jobs report, or sector-specific rebalancing following recent market movements.

Earnings Watch

No major earnings are scheduled today before open or after close due to the early market close at 1 PM EST for the Independence Day holiday.

Investors await the June jobs report, with focus on labor market strength potentially impacting Fed rate decisions—could it move markets?

Happening Today

✓ 08:30 AM ET – Average Hourly Earnings (YoY) (Jun)
✓ 08:30 AM ET – Initial Jobless Claims
✓ 08:30 AM ET – Trade Balance (May)
✓ 09:45 AM ET – S&P Global Composite PMI (Jun)
✓ 10:00 AM ET – ISM Non-Manufacturing Employment (Jun)
✓ 11:00 AM ET – FOMC Member Bostic Speaks
✓ 01:00 PM ET – Atlanta Fed GDPNow (Q2)
✓ 01:00 PM ET – U.S. Baker Hughes Rig Count

SECTOR SNAPSHOT✨

On the last trading day, most sectors gained, led by Energy and Materials, while Information Technology and Communication Services declined. This suggests a rotation in investor preference, possibly from tech to more defensive or cyclical sectors, or reaction to specific industry news.

PreMarket Unusual Volume Stocks

📈 Minim, Inc. (MINM) is up +23.60% at $2.67 with significant volume, likely reacting to recent news of its Nasdaq non-compliance, despite which the stock is seeing unusual activity.

📈 MIRA Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (MIRA) is gaining +22.58% to $1.24 on substantial volume, driven by positive preclinical results for its pain relief candidate, Mira-55, and strategic acquisitions aiming to expand its drug pipeline.

📈 reAlpha Tech Corp. (AIRE) sees a +17.32% rise to $0.3199 with high volume, primarily due to news of a debt redemption notice and plans for a common stock issuance, alongside the recent launch of an AI-powered Loan Officer Assistant.

📈 Global Interactive Technologies, Inc. (GITS) is exploding +196.93% to $1.63 with substantial volume, following recent announcements of debt conversion and regaining Nasdaq compliance.

📈 SharpLink Gaming, Inc. (SBET) is up +10.73% at $11.98 on increased volume, following its recent strategic move to increase Ethereum holdings, making it the largest publicly traded ETH holder, and the approval for options trading on Nasdaq.

Premarket Picks

reAlpha Tech Corp. (AIRE) saw a notable pre-market rise of 14.84%, bringing its price to $0.36. The surge follows the company's announcement of its new AI-powered Internal Loan Officer Assistant, showcasing continued innovation in financial technology.

Global Interactive Technologies, Inc. (GITS) skyrocketed in pre-market trading with a staggering 203.68% jump to $4.95. The sharp increase appears to be driven by a recent 8-K filing with the SEC, sparking strong investor interest.

FiEE, Inc. (MINM) climbed 20.97% to $3.23 pre-market after it agreed to acquire intellectual property and fixed assets from Suzhou Yixuntong for $1.4 million. The deal was finalized on June 30, 2025, signaling a strategic expansion for the company.

Northann Corp. (NCL) gained 8.34% in pre-market trading, reaching $0.18. The uptick comes as the company announced its compliance with NYSE guidelines regarding audit opinion disclosure, providing reassurance to investors.

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

Top Upgrades:

1. National Health Investors, Inc. (NHI)

Analyst Firm: Truist
Upgraded: Hold to Buy
Price Target: $77
Yesterday's Close: $70.52

Truist raised its rating on National Health Investors from Hold to Buy, while keeping the price target steady at $77. Analysts have set a high price target of $90.00 for NHI shares, with a median target of $81.00 and a low of $71.00. The average price target stands at $80.86. National Health Investors is a real estate investment trust focusing on senior housing and medical properties.

2. Valley National Bancorp (VLY)

Analyst Firm: Morgan Stanley
Upgraded: Equal Weight to Overweight
Price Target: $11
Yesterday's Close: $9.34

Morgan Stanley improved its rating on Valley National from Equal Weight to Overweight and increased the price target from $10 to $11. Valley National Bancorp’s stock price targets range from a low of $9.50 to a high of $12.00, with a median target of $10.50 and an average of $10.55. The company operates Valley National Bank, providing a variety of banking and financial services.

3. Huntington Bancshares Incorporated (HBAN)

Analyst Firm: Wolfe Research
Upgraded: Peer Perform to Outperform
Price Target: $21
Yesterday's Close: $17.40

Wolfe Research upgraded Huntington Bancshares from Peer Perform to Outperform, setting a price target of $21. Analysts project Huntington Bancshares’ stock price between $16.00 and $21.00, with a median target of $19.00 and an average price target of $18.43. Huntington Bancshares owns The Huntington National Bank, which offers commercial, consumer, and mortgage banking services.

Maeve Grace
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