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Stock index futures are pointing higher Friday, following a volatile first trading session of 2025 that saw Wall Street tumble into its fifth consecutive losing day. After an initial rally, U.S. stocks swung sharply on Thursday before closing in negative territory.

On the economic front, the December ISM Manufacturing Index is due during market hours, with economists forecasting a reading of 48.2. This data will provide insights into the manufacturing sector as the new year begins.

Additionally, Federal Reserve commentary will be in focus, with Richmond Fed President Thomas Barkin and San Francisco Fed President Mary Daly scheduled to speak later today.

Happening Today

✓ 10:00 AM ET – S&P Global US Manufacturing PMI (Dec)

✓ 10:00 AM ET – ISM Manufacturing Prices (Dec)

✓ 01:00 PM ET – Atlanta Fed GDPNow (Q4)

PREMARKET SNAPSHOT 📈

Market futures are up, with the S&P 500, Dow, and NASDAQ all showing gains.

SECTOR SNAPSHOT✨

Yesterday market closed with a mix of results, as energy and utilities sectors posted solid gains, offering some relief amid widespread declines. Communication services managed a modest rise, while health care remained flat. However, consumer discretionary and staples saw notable losses, with materials, real estate, and industrials also struggling. Technology slipped slightly, reflecting cautious investor sentiment.

PreMarket Unusual Volume Stocks

📈 mF International Ltd (MFI) experienced a substantial increase of 74.50%, closing at 1.27. The trading volume was an impressive 19,553,758 shares, significantly exceeding its average volume of 201.45.

📈 Treasure Global Inc (TGL) soared by 293.93%, closing at 0.75. The trading volume skyrocketed to 55,780,901 shares, far surpassing its average volume of 1,238.82.

📈 MGO Global Inc (MGOL) achieved a gain of 51.25%, closing at 0.89. The trading volume reached 13,092,170 shares, compared to an average volume of 1,047.49.

📈 Bioline Rx Ltd ADR (BLRX) recorded an increase of 39.79%, closing at 0.36. The trading volume was 17,159,994 shares, which was slightly above its average volume of 1,651.32.

📈 Cytosorbents Corp (CTSO) ended the day with a 30.43% increase, closing at 1.20. The trading volume was 883,705 shares, which was below its average volume of 136.76.

Premarket Picks

Inspire Veterinary Partners, Inc. (IVP) saw a notable pre-market surge of 12.75%, with its stock price rising to $0.23. This increase followed the company's filing of an 8-K form with the SEC, which likely sparked investor interest due to new developments within the company.

N2OFF, Inc. (NITO) experienced a strong pre-market rally, climbing 18.69% to a price of $1.27. The surge came after the company announced progress in its collaborative solar photovoltaic (PV) project in Melz, Germany, which is being developed with Solterra Renewable Energy Ltd..

Nu Skin Enterprises, Inc. (NUS) saw its stock price rise by 12.50%, reaching $7.38 in pre-market trading. The increase was driven by an announcement that its Rhyz Inc. subsidiary had completed a strategic transaction with Later, a portfolio company of Summit Partners, signaling potential growth and expansion for the company.

MGO Global, Inc. (MGOL) experienced a significant pre-market jump of 38.60%, with its price reaching $0.82. This surge followed the submission of a DEF 14A form with the SEC, which likely indicated important corporate updates that sparked investor confidence.

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

Top Upgrades:

1. Las Vegas Sands Corp. (LVS)

Analyst Firm: Jefferies
Upgraded: Hold to Buy
Price Target: $69
Yesterday's Close: $49.90

Jefferies raised its rating on Las Vegas Sands from Hold to Buy, setting a new price target of $69, an increase from the previous $60.

The stock price target for Las Vegas Sands Corp. has a high estimate of $69.00, a median target of $60.00, and a low estimate of $51.00. The average stock price target stands at $59.78. Las Vegas Sands develops, owns, and operates integrated resorts in Macao and Singapore.

2. Boyd Gaming Corporation (BYD)

Analyst Firm: Jefferies
Upgraded: Hold to Buy
Price Target: $92
Yesterday's Close: $71.83

Jefferies analyst David Katz upgraded Boyd Gaming from Hold to Buy, with a revised price target of $92, up from $73.

Boyd Gaming's stock price target shows a high of $85.00, a median of $77.00, and a low of $69.00. The average stock price target is $76.57. Boyd Gaming operates casinos in multiple U.S. states including Nevada, Illinois, and Pennsylvania.

3. The Carlyle Group Inc. (CG)

Analyst Firm: Wolfe Research
Upgraded: Peer Perform to Outperform
Price Target: $60
Yesterday's Close: $50.73

Wolfe Research analyst Steven Chubak boosted Carlyle's rating from Peer Perform to Outperform, with a target price of $60.

The Carlyle Group Inc. has a stock price target with a high of $85.00, a median of $56.50, and a low of $48.00. The average stock price target is $57.28. Carlyle is a global investment firm with operations in private equity, credit, and investment solutions.

Happy investing,

Maeve Grace
Editor In Chief
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