AquaBounty Files $350M Mixed Securities Shelf
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FedEx Financial Results: FedEx Corporation's shares rose 4.8% in pre-market trading after reporting better-than-expected Q1 fiscal 2026 results, with projected revenue growth of 4% to 6% and plans for $1 billion in permanent cost reductions.
Pre-Market Stock Movements: AGM Group Holdings saw a significant 111.6% increase after a sale announcement, while other notable gainers included AlphaVest Acquisition Corp (+71.4%) and 22nd Century Group (+45.5%). Conversely, Reviva Pharmaceuticals experienced a sharp decline of 28.8% following a public offering announcement.

Market Overview: U.S. stock futures rose on Thursday following a mixed performance on Wednesday, with major indices showing gains. The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 25 basis points, indicating potential further easing due to a cooling labor market and employment risks.
Sector Performance: Most sectors in the S&P 500 closed positively, particularly consumer staples, financials, and materials, while information technology and industrials lagged. Individual stocks like General Mills exceeded expectations, while Manchester United's shares fell after mixed results.
Economic Indicators: U.S. housing starts dropped 8.5% in August, missing estimates, and building permits also declined. Analysts suggest that the S&P 500 could see substantial growth in the second year of the Fed's rate-cutting cycle, provided the economy avoids recession.
Future Projections: The Federal Reserve's projections indicate a shallow path for interest rate cuts through 2026, with uncertainty surrounding economic conditions. Analysts warn of potential risks, including high government deficits and geopolitical instability, which could impact market performance.
Bullish Earnings Report: Bullish (BLSH) shares surged 12.3% in pre-market trading after reporting a profit of 93 cents per share for Q2, a significant improvement from a loss of $1.03 per share a year ago, with revenues rising to $58.63 million.
Notable Gainers: 89bio, Inc. (ETNB) saw an 82.9% increase due to an acquisition by Roche, while other stocks like Psyence Biomedical Ltd (PBM) and Aptevo Therapeutics Inc (APVO) also experienced significant gains in pre-market trading.
Major Losers: Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust, Inc. (WHLR) dropped 23.1% following a reverse stock split announcement, and other companies like Office Properties Income Trust (OPI) and Educational Development Corporation (EDUC) also faced declines in pre-market trading.
Market Overview: The pre-market trading session showed a mix of sharp gains and losses among various stocks, reflecting a volatile market environment influenced by earnings reports and corporate announcements.

Stock Surge: AquaBounty Technologies Inc. saw a dramatic 98.25% increase in after-hours trading, rising to $2.26 from a regular session close of $1.14.
NASDAQ Compliance: The surge was driven by confirmation that the company met NASDAQ's minimum bid price requirement, resolving previous delisting risks due to a stock price drop below $1.00.
Autodesk Financial Results
- Strong Q2 Performance: Autodesk, Inc. reported better-than-expected second-quarter financial results, leading to a significant rise in its stock price.
- Revised Guidance: The company increased its full-year revenue guidance from $6.92-$7 billion to $7.03-$7.08 billion, surpassing estimates of $6.97 billion. Adjusted earnings per share (EPS) guidance was also raised from $9.50-$9.73 to $9.80-$9.98, compared to estimates of $9.66.
Stock Movements in Pre-Market Trading
Gainers:
- Gamehaus Holdings Inc. surged 76.1% to $1.99 after announcing a $5 million share repurchase program.
- Movano Inc. saw a 63.2% increase to $0.9959 following a Nasdaq compliance extension.
- SMX (Security Matters) Public Limited Company rose 57% to $2.73 after recovering from a previous dip.
- Sound Group Inc. gained 18.4% to $14.80, following a 229% jump on Thursday and the announcement of a special cash dividend.
- Ambarella, Inc. increased by 18% to $83.33 after reporting strong Q2 results and positive guidance for Q3.
Losers:
- CaliberCos Inc. fell 25.8% to $3.32 after a significant rise the previous day.
- Offerpad Solutions Inc. dropped 24.2% to $4.72 after a substantial gain.
- TNF Pharmaceuticals, Inc. declined 18.1% to $0.0504 following a reverse stock split announcement.
- Marvell Technology, Inc. decreased by 14.7% to $65.87 after issuing lower-than-expected sales guidance for Q3.
Market Sentiment
- Investor Confidence: The S&P 500 index settled over 6,500, indicating improved investor sentiment, while the Fear Index remains in the 'Greed' zone, suggesting a bullish outlook among investors.
U.S. Stock Market Performance: U.S. stocks showed mixed results, with the Dow Jones falling 0.2%, while NASDAQ rose slightly by 0.17%. The S&P 500 also experienced a minor decline.
Sector Movements: Communication services stocks increased by 0.5%, whereas health care stocks saw a drop of 0.8%. Notable stock movements included Nvidia Corp reporting strong earnings and revenue forecasts.
Noteworthy Stock Changes: Sound Group Inc. shares surged 76% after positive financial results, while Outlook Therapeutics, Inc. shares plummeted 51% following an FDA response on its product application.
Economic Indicators: U.S. pending home sales fell by 0.4% in July, initial jobless claims decreased to 229,000, and the economy grew at an annual rate of 3.3% in the second quarter.









