Good Morning, Traders!…👋

U.S. stock futures traded flat on Wednesday as the S&P 500 held at a record high, with investors processing President Trump’s latest tariff moves and eagerly awaiting the Federal Reserve’s January meeting minutes for further policy clues.

Markets remain in a wait-and-see mode as traders assess the potential impact of the threatened tariffs on inflation and future rate cuts. Despite the uncertainty, the S&P 500 managed to hit a fresh record on Tuesday during a dramatic rally in the final minutes before the close. Investors are now treading carefully as they anticipate the Fed minutes, focusing on how policymakers view the inflationary risks posed by Trump's tariffs.

Meanwhile, with earnings season winding down, attention turns to key corporate reports from companies like Etsy (ETSY) and Carvana (CVNA), scheduled to report on Wednesday.

Happening Today

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

✓ 08:30 AM ET – Housing Starts (Jan)

✓ 01:00 PM ET – 20-Year Bond Auction

✓ 02:00 PM ET – FOMC Meeting Minutes

PREMARKET SNAPSHOT 📈

As of February 19, 2025, U.S. stock futures are slightly down, with the S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average, and Nasdaq Composite all showing modest declines.

SECTOR SNAPSHOT✨

Yesterday markets showed a mixed performance, with Energy, Financials, and Industrials leading gains, while Information Technology and Materials also saw moderate increases. Consumer Discretionary and Communication Services struggled, posting declines, while Health Care remained under pressure. Real Estate and Utilities edged higher, signaling some defensive positioning by investors.

PreMarket Unusual Volume Stocks

📈 Cycurion Inc. (CYCU) has seen an extraordinary surge in pre-market activity, with trading volume reaching 5.48 million shares compared to its average of just 25,300. The stock is currently priced at $6.61, reflecting a sharp 97.31% increase. This dramatic movement suggests strong investor enthusiasm, possibly driven by a major corporate update or speculative trading interest.

📈 OSR Holdings Inc. (OSRH) is witnessing a significant pre-market rally, trading 3.52 million shares—far exceeding its average daily volume of 39,920. The stock has jumped 62.06% to $5.04, indicating heightened investor interest, potentially fueled by sector-specific momentum or company-related catalysts.

📈 ReShape Lifesciences Inc. (RSLS) is experiencing an unusual volume spike, with pre-market trades reaching 7.25 million shares, compared to its 159,170 average. The stock has climbed 43.52% to $1.55, signaling strong bullish sentiment, likely due to anticipation of upcoming news or investor positioning.

📈 SINTX Technologies Inc. (SINT) has drawn significant attention, with 8.42 million shares exchanged in pre-market trading—far above its 229,700 average volume. The stock has surged 82.62% to $5.15, suggesting that traders are reacting to recent developments or a technical breakout.

📈 Lytus Technologies Holdings PTV Ltd. (LYT) is another standout, with pre-market volume soaring to 33.08 million shares, eclipsing its average of 1.94 million. The stock is currently priced at $0.31, up 40.25%, reflecting strong speculative interest and possibly signaling momentum for the trading day ahead.

Premarket Picks

Global Blue Group Holding AG (GB) saw a significant pre-market surge of 18.62%, bringing its price to $7.39. This increase comes after Global Blue and Shift4 entered into a definitive agreement under which Shift4 will acquire 100% of Global Blue's shares.

Sintx Technologies, Inc. (SINT) experienced a 36.52% jump, reaching a pre-market price of $3.85. The surge follows the announcement that the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has issued U.S. Patent No. 12,239,761 to the company.

TruGolf Holdings, Inc. (TRUG) surged by 32.40%, with its pre-market price climbing to $0.54. This rise follows an update to the company’s guidance targets, where TruGolf expects sales growth of 9% to 13% for 2024, along with second-half EBITDA projected between $1.1 million and $1.5 million.

Mercurity Fintech Holding Inc. (MFH) saw its pre-market price rise by 14.74%, reaching $8.02. The surge comes after the company announced the formation of a majority-owned subsidiary in Hong Kong called Aifinity Base Limited.

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

Top Upgrades:

1. Glaukos Corporation (GKOS)

Analyst Firm: Mizuho
Upgraded: Neutral to Outperform
Price Target: $200
Yesterday's Close: $152.96

Mizuho raised its rating on Glaukos to Outperform from Neutral, setting a price target of $200. Analysts have set the stock price target for Glaukos Corporation, an ophthalmic company focused on developing treatments for glaucoma, corneal disorders, and retinal diseases, as follows: the high estimate is $185.00, the median is $160.00, and the low estimate is $120.00. The average stock price target is $161.38.

2. SoundThinking, Inc. (SSTI)

Analyst Firm: Craig-Hallum
Upgraded: Hold to Buy
Price Target: $25
Yesterday's Close: $15.38

Craig-Hallum upgraded SoundThinking to Buy from Hold, increasing its price target to $25, up from $16. For SoundThinking, Inc., a public safety tech company that offers solutions and advisory services to law enforcement and civic leaders, the stock price target estimates are: the high is $30.00, the median is $20, and the low is $18. The average price target is $22.

3. The Travelers Companies, Inc. (TRV)

Analyst Firm: Keefe, Bruyette & Woods
Upgraded: Market Perform to Outperform
Price Target: $286
Yesterday's Close: $238.40

Keefe, Bruyette & Woods upgraded TRV to Outperform from Market Perform, raising its price target to $286, up from $275. The Travelers Companies, a global provider of property and casualty insurance for businesses and individuals, has the following stock price target estimates: the high is $310.00, the median is $278.50, and the low is $225.00. The average stock price target is $275.35.

Happy investing,

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.