Good Morning, Traders!…👋

U.S. stock futures are pointing higher Tuesday, with tech stocks poised to lead the market rebound as a slight pullback in benchmark Treasury yields renews risk appetite.

Investor sentiment is improving on hopes that President-elect Donald Trump’s tariff plans may be less severe than initially feared, easing concerns about rising inflation. This pause in bond yield gains is fueling optimism among equity bulls early in today’s session.

Looking ahead, all eyes are on Wednesday’s release of the December Consumer Price Index (CPI) report, a key indicator of inflation that could influence the Federal Reserve’s next move. Additionally, the fourth-quarter earnings season kicks off with major Wall Street banks reporting results, setting the tone for corporate performance in 2025.

Happening Today

✓ 08:30 AM ET – PPI (MoM) (Dec)

✓ 12:00 PM ET – EIA Short-Term Energy Outlook

✓ 03:00 PM ET – Federal Budget Balance (Dec)

✓ 03:05 PM ET – FOMC Member Williams Speaks

PREMARKET SNAPSHOT 📈

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

SECTOR SNAPSHOT✨

Yesterday markets showed a mixed performance with strong gains in cyclical sectors. Energy, materials, and health care led the rally, supported by solid advances in industrials and financials. Real estate and consumer discretionary also edged higher, reflecting positive investor sentiment in growth-driven sectors. However, technology and communication services continued to lag, while utilities and consumer staples dipped, signaling cautious moves in defensive sectors.

PreMarket Unusual Volume Stocks

📈 P3 Health Partners Inc (PIII) surged by 46.91%, closing at 0.32. The trading volume spiked to 34,965,261 shares, far exceeding its average volume of 817.86.

📈 Nature's Miracle Holding Inc (NMHI) experienced a massive 128.32% gain, ending the session at 2.58. The stock traded 24,719,533 shares, well above its average volume of 1,779.12.

📈 Color Star Technology Co Ltd (ADD) rose by 48.63%, closing at 2.72. The company saw a volume of 13,978,371 shares, significantly higher than its average of 1,048.68.

📈 Staffing 360 Solutions Inc (STAF) gained 71.43%, finishing at 3.90. The trading volume reached 8,137,639 shares, well above the average volume of 1,965.08.

📈 Mobile Health Network Solutions (MNDR) posted a modest increase of 1.80%, closing at 0.41. The volume stood at 2,158,724 shares, slightly above its average volume of 1,674.35.

Premarket Picks

Nature's Miracle Holding Inc. (NMHI) saw a remarkable pre-market surge of 131.82%, with its stock price climbing to $2.62. This increase follows the company’s announcement of up to $29.7 million in financing.

H&E Equipment Services, Inc. (HEES) experienced a significant boost in pre-market trading, jumping 104.23% to a price of $89.74. This surge comes after the announcement that United Rentals (NYSE: URI) will acquire H&E Equipment Services for $92 per share in cash. The total value of the deal is approximately $4.8 billion, including $1.4 billion in net debt, which has driven the strong market reaction.

Staffing 360 Solutions, Inc. (STAF) saw its stock price rise by 75.33% in pre-market trading, reaching $3.98. The surge follows the company’s filing of an 8-K form with the SEC, which has prompted increased investor interest and contributed to the sharp uptick in its stock price.

Yoshiharu Global Co. (YOSH) also experienced a pre-market gain of 21.99%, with its stock price reaching $3.44. The increase comes after the company announced financing commitments of up to $11.0 million.

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

Top Upgrades:

1. APi Group Corporation (APG)

Analyst Firm: RBC Capital
Upgraded: Sector Perform to Outperform
Price Target: $45
Yesterday's Close: $35.78

RBC Capital analyst Ashish Sabadra raised his rating on APi Group to Outperform from Sector Perform, maintaining a price target of $45.

APi Group provides safety and specialty services worldwide. Analyst estimates for the stock target a high of $50.00, a low of $36.00, and a median of $44.00, with an average target price of $43.89.

2. A. O. Smith Corporation (AOS)

Analyst Firm: Oppenheimer
Upgraded: Perform to Outperform
Price Target: $88
Yesterday's Close: $68.63

Oppenheimer upgraded A.O. Smith to Outperform from Perform, with a price target of $88.

A. O. Smith manufactures and markets water heaters, boilers, heat pumps, tanks, and water treatment products across North America, China, Europe, and India. Analyst estimates range from a low of $64.00 to a high of $95.00, with a median target of $80.00 and an average price of $81.56.

3. Aon plc (AON)

Analyst Firm: Wells Fargo
Upgraded: Equal Weight to Overweight
Price Target: $410
Yesterday's Close: $354.68

Wells Fargo increased its rating on Aon plc to Overweight from Equal Weight, adjusting the price target to $410 from $377.

Aon is a professional services firm offering risk and human capital solutions globally. The stock price target estimates range from a low of $330.00 to a high of $440.00, with a median of $390.00 and an average target of $392.65.

Happy investing,

Maeve Grace
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