Market Overview
Index futures are mixed-to-soft into the cash open after a slightly hotter July PCE print (0.2% m/m vs. 0.1% expected; 3.7% y/y vs. 3.6%) while Q2 GDP held 1.5% as expected. Nasdaq-side futures lag ahead of Nvidia results after the close, so large-cap risk is muted even as small-cap dollar volume is concentrated in a handful of news-driven runners.
Premarket leadership is clustered in AI-infrastructure / de-dilution names that stayed bid after the first spike: CRE, SOAR, YYGH, DAIC, VCIG and MSS all printed large green gaps with sustained tape and multi-million dollar volume. The continuation setup is FGI-style hold-above-open, not first-candle fade. Treat the open as a confirmation window — only work names that stay green vs. the official open with higher lows and live bid support.
1️⃣ $CRE (Cre8 Enterprise Limited) | 🏭 Industrials / Specialty Business Services
Current Status:
- Price: $6.37 (+147.86%)
- Float: 1.10M
- Volume: 22.87M (extreme RVOL vs. sub-100K typical)
- Key Times: High 07:58 ET, Support test 08:40–09:10 ET
Trading Levels:
- Intraday Range: $2.62–$8.25
- Key Support: $2.57 (prior close), $5.05–$5.20 (consolidation / VWAP zone)
- Entry Zones: → $5.20 / $5.80
Entry Confirmation:
- Require 2+ consecutive 1m/5m closes above the entry zone with reversal or volume surge.
- Do NOT enter on first touch without confirmation.
- Targets: T1 $7.13 | T2 $8.25 | T3 $10.00 | T4 $12.00 | T5 $14.64
- Initial Stop Loss: Place a hard stop 3–5% below entry (maximum risk). Prefer structure whenever possible (low of the entry candle, most recent swing low, or key support). This distance is designed so that a hard dump triggers an exit while still protecting approximately 95–97% of the original capital.
- Trailing Stop (volatility-adjusted):
- High-volatility / high-RVOL runners (strong bullish sentiment, heavy volume, wide daily range, FGI-style continuation): Use a wider trail of 8–12% or approximately 2.5×–3.5× ATR. Give the stock room to breathe so you are not shaken out of a true runner.
- Medium-volatility / orderly grinders: 5–8% or 1.5×–2.5× ATR.
- Lower-volatility or slower names: 3–5% or 1×–1.5× ATR. Tighten the leash so profits are locked in before the move stalls.
Once price is extended, prefer trailing under the most recent higher low or under VWAP rather than a pure percentage. Never widen the trailing stop — only tighten it as the trade moves in your favor.
Technical Confirmation:
- Scanner Hits: REV V, MOMENTUM, NBREAK, Form 6-K, #1–#7 TrendVision alerts
- Volume: 22.87M shares, $154.7M dollar volume (extreme RVOL)
- Indicators: RSI 84, MACD bullish expanding, OBV rising, above VWAP
- Pattern: Low-float news gap-and-hold / FGI continuation (1m–5m)
- Catalyst: Record H1 2026 customers (550, +17.8%) and 482% surge in HKEX IPO filing submissions — GlobeNewswire / Form 6-K, August 26, 2026
2️⃣ $SOAR (Volato Group) | ✈️ Industrials / Airports & Air Services
Current Status:
- Price: $0.269 (+71.99%)
- Float: 53.10M
- Volume: 207.35M (extreme RVOL)
- Key Times: High 08:10 ET, Support test 08:45–09:12 ET
Trading Levels:
- Intraday Range: $0.151–$0.363
- Key Support: $0.156 (prior close), $0.22–$0.24 (VWAP / higher-low zone)
- Entry Zones: → $0.230 / $0.255
Entry Confirmation:
- Require 2+ consecutive 1m/5m closes above the entry zone with reversal or volume surge.
- Do NOT enter on first touch without confirmation.
- Targets: T1 $0.32 | T2 $0.363 | T3 $0.42 | T4 $0.50 | T5 $0.60
- Initial Stop Loss: Place a hard stop 3–5% below entry (maximum risk). Prefer structure whenever possible (low of the entry candle, most recent swing low, or key support). This distance is designed so that a hard dump triggers an exit while still protecting approximately 95–97% of the original capital.
- Trailing Stop (volatility-adjusted):
- High-volatility / high-RVOL runners (strong bullish sentiment, heavy volume, wide daily range, FGI-style continuation): Use a wider trail of 8–12% or approximately 2.5×–3.5× ATR. Give the stock room to breathe so you are not shaken out of a true runner.
- Medium-volatility / orderly grinders: 5–8% or 1.5×–2.5× ATR.
- Lower-volatility or slower names: 3–5% or 1×–1.5× ATR. Tighten the leash so profits are locked in before the move stalls.
Once price is extended, prefer trailing under the most recent higher low or under VWAP rather than a pure percentage. Never widen the trailing stop — only tighten it as the trade moves in your favor.
Technical Confirmation:
- Scanner Hits: 0 BORROW, CTB 15.43%, SI 89.27%, HUGE S, MOMENTUM
- Volume: 207.35M shares, $58.5M dollar volume (extreme RVOL)
- Indicators: RSI 78, MACD bullish, OBV exploding, above VWAP
- Pattern: High-SI merger gap with continued bid (1m–5m)
- Catalyst: Definitive $500M AI-infrastructure merger with Alignment Engine (154MW live / path to 480MW Ohio campus) — Business Wire, August 26, 2026
3️⃣ $YYGH (YY Group Holding) | 🏭 Industrials / Specialty Business Services
Current Status:
- Price: $1.92 (+66.96%)
- Float: 3.19M
- Volume: 49.41M (extreme RVOL)
- Key Times: High 08:20 ET, Support test 08:55–09:14 ET
Trading Levels:
- Intraday Range: $1.82–$2.61
- Key Support: $1.15 (prior close), $1.85–$1.92 (PM hold / VWAP)
- Entry Zones: → $1.85 / $1.95
Entry Confirmation:
- Require 2+ consecutive 1m/5m closes above the entry zone with reversal or volume surge.
- Do NOT enter on first touch without confirmation.
- Targets: T1 $2.20 | T2 $2.61 | T3 $2.90 | T4 $3.20 | T5 $3.60
- Initial Stop Loss: Place a hard stop 3–5% below entry (maximum risk). Prefer structure whenever possible (low of the entry candle, most recent swing low, or key support). This distance is designed so that a hard dump triggers an exit while still protecting approximately 95–97% of the original capital.
- Trailing Stop (volatility-adjusted):
- High-volatility / high-RVOL runners (strong bullish sentiment, heavy volume, wide daily range, FGI-style continuation): Use a wider trail of 8–12% or approximately 2.5×–3.5× ATR. Give the stock room to breathe so you are not shaken out of a true runner.
- Medium-volatility / orderly grinders: 5–8% or 1.5×–2.5× ATR.
- Lower-volatility or slower names: 3–5% or 1×–1.5× ATR. Tighten the leash so profits are locked in before the move stalls.
Once price is extended, prefer trailing under the most recent higher low or under VWAP rather than a pure percentage. Never widen the trailing stop — only tighten it as the trade moves in your favor.
Technical Confirmation:
- Scanner Hits: Premarket gainer, high dollar-volume continuation
- Volume: 49.41M shares, $106.0M dollar volume (extreme RVOL)
- Indicators: RSI 76, MACD bullish, OBV rising, holding above VWAP
- Pattern: Overnight gap continuation after AH squeeze (5m)
- Catalyst: Cancellation of $5.94M second financing tranche and all outstanding warrants; remaining ~$1.37M to be repaid by year-end — GlobeNewswire, August 25, 2026
4️⃣ $DAIC (CID HoldCo) | 💻 Technology / Information Technology Services
Current Status:
- Price: $6.07 (+56.44%)
- Float: 881.11K
- Volume: 17.77M (extreme RVOL)
- Key Times: High 08:05 ET, Support test 08:50–09:15 ET
Trading Levels:
- Intraday Range: $4.91–$6.88
- Key Support: $3.88 (prior close), $5.20–$5.40 (PM open / higher-low)
- Entry Zones: → $5.22 / $5.70
Entry Confirmation:
- Require 2+ consecutive 1m/5m closes above the entry zone with reversal or volume surge.
- Do NOT enter on first touch without confirmation.
- Targets: T1 $6.50 | T2 $6.88 | T3 $7.50 | T4 $8.50 | T5 $9.50
- Initial Stop Loss: Place a hard stop 3–5% below entry (maximum risk). Prefer structure whenever possible (low of the entry candle, most recent swing low, or key support). This distance is designed so that a hard dump triggers an exit while still protecting approximately 95–97% of the original capital.
- Trailing Stop (volatility-adjusted):
- High-volatility / high-RVOL runners (strong bullish sentiment, heavy volume, wide daily range, FGI-style continuation): Use a wider trail of 8–12% or approximately 2.5×–3.5× ATR. Give the stock room to breathe so you are not shaken out of a true runner.
- Medium-volatility / orderly grinders: 5–8% or 1.5×–2.5× ATR.
- Lower-volatility or slower names: 3–5% or 1×–1.5× ATR. Tighten the leash so profits are locked in before the move stalls.
Once price is extended, prefer trailing under the most recent higher low or under VWAP rather than a pure percentage. Never widen the trailing stop — only tighten it as the trade moves in your favor.
Technical Confirmation:
- Scanner Hits: MOMENTUM, Known Runner, 0 Borrow, multi-day continuation
- Volume: 17.77M shares, $107.2M dollar volume (extreme RVOL)
- Indicators: RSI 80, MACD bullish, OBV rising, above VWAP
- Pattern: Multi-day low-float runner holding green vs. open (1m–5m)
- Catalyst: Tape-driven continuation after Monday’s 300%+ regular-session explosion and AH follow-through; listing/loan risk remains the fade trigger — Benzinga / company filings, August 25–26, 2026
5️⃣ $VCIG (VCI Global) | 🏭 Industrials / Consulting Services
Current Status:
- Price: $4.09 (+44.02%)
- Float: 7.01M
- Volume: 15.42M (high RVOL)
- Key Times: High 07:50 ET, Support test 08:35–09:14 ET
Trading Levels:
- Intraday Range: $2.71–$5.62
- Key Support: $2.84 (prior close), $3.70–$3.95 (prior alert / VWAP cluster)
- Entry Zones: → $3.73 / $4.00
Entry Confirmation:
- Require 2+ consecutive 1m/5m closes above the entry zone with reversal or volume surge.
- Do NOT enter on first touch without confirmation.
- Targets: T1 $4.43 | T2 $5.10 | T3 $5.62 | T4 $6.25 | T5 $7.00
- Initial Stop Loss: Place a hard stop 3–5% below entry (maximum risk). Prefer structure whenever possible (low of the entry candle, most recent swing low, or key support). This distance is designed so that a hard dump triggers an exit while still protecting approximately 95–97% of the original capital.
- Trailing Stop (volatility-adjusted):
- High-volatility / high-RVOL runners (strong bullish sentiment, heavy volume, wide daily range, FGI-style continuation): Use a wider trail of 8–12% or approximately 2.5×–3.5× ATR. Give the stock room to breathe so you are not shaken out of a true runner.
- Medium-volatility / orderly grinders: 5–8% or 1.5×–2.5× ATR.
- Lower-volatility or slower names: 3–5% or 1×–1.5× ATR. Tighten the leash so profits are locked in before the move stalls.
Once price is extended, prefer trailing under the most recent higher low or under VWAP rather than a pure percentage. Never widen the trailing stop — only tighten it as the trade moves in your favor.
Technical Confirmation:
- Scanner Hits: BREAKOUT, MOMENTUM, REV S, Known Runner (multiple TrendVision prints)
- Volume: 15.42M shares, $65.5M dollar volume (high RVOL)
- Indicators: RSI 74, MACD bullish, OBV rising, above VWAP
- Pattern: Known-runner news breakout with higher lows (5m)
- Catalyst: Galatron AI Factory modular data-center platform; five-year roadmap to 500MW compute, initial 5MW NVIDIA B300-class targeted Q3 2027 — GlobeNewswire, August 26, 2026
6️⃣ $MSS (Maison Solutions) | 🛒 Consumer Staples / Grocery Stores
Current Status:
- Price: $2.14 (+44.59%)
- Float: 568.94K
- Volume: 10.97M (extreme RVOL)
- Key Times: High 08:00 ET, Support test 08:48–09:15 ET
Trading Levels:
- Intraday Range: $1.37–$2.29
- Key Support: $1.48 (prior close), $1.80–$1.90 (mid-range / VWAP)
- Entry Zones: → $1.83 / $2.00
Entry Confirmation:
- Require 2+ consecutive 1m/5m closes above the entry zone with reversal or volume surge.
- Do NOT enter on first touch without confirmation.
- Targets: T1 $2.29 | T2 $2.50 | T3 $2.80 | T4 $3.10 | T5 $3.50
- Initial Stop Loss: Place a hard stop 3–5% below entry (maximum risk). Prefer structure whenever possible (low of the entry candle, most recent swing low, or key support). This distance is designed so that a hard dump triggers an exit while still protecting approximately 95–97% of the original capital.
- Trailing Stop (volatility-adjusted):
- High-volatility / high-RVOL runners (strong bullish sentiment, heavy volume, wide daily range, FGI-style continuation): Use a wider trail of 8–12% or approximately 2.5×–3.5× ATR. Give the stock room to breathe so you are not shaken out of a true runner.
- Medium-volatility / orderly grinders: 5–8% or 1.5×–2.5× ATR.
- Lower-volatility or slower names: 3–5% or 1×–1.5× ATR. Tighten the leash so profits are locked in before the move stalls.
Once price is extended, prefer trailing under the most recent higher low or under VWAP rather than a pure percentage. Never widen the trailing stop — only tighten it as the trade moves in your favor.
Technical Confirmation:
- Scanner Hits: #1 REV, MOMENTUM, REV V, Known Runner
- Volume: 10.97M shares, $21.3M dollar volume (extreme RVOL vs. tiny float)
- Indicators: RSI 73, MACD bullish, OBV rising, above VWAP
- Pattern: Micro-float news spike converting to grind (1m–5m)
- Catalyst: All outstanding convertible notes paid/discharged, removing conversion overhang — ACCESS Newswire, August 26, 2026
7️⃣ $RDIB (Reading International) | 🎬 Communication Services / Entertainment
Current Status:
- Price: $12.30 (+29.47%)
- Float: 299.25K
- Volume: 3.78M (extreme RVOL vs. ~3K average)
- Key Times: High 08:25 ET, Support test 09:00–09:13 ET
Trading Levels:
- Intraday Range: $9.70–$19.85
- Key Support: $9.50 (prior close), $11.50–$12.00 (reclaim / VWAP)
- Entry Zones: → $11.80 / $12.40
Entry Confirmation:
- Require 2+ consecutive 1m/5m closes above the entry zone with reversal or volume surge.
- Do NOT enter on first touch without confirmation.
- Targets: T1 $14.00 | T2 $16.00 | T3 $19.85 | T4 $22.00 | T5 $25.00
- Initial Stop Loss: Place a hard stop 3–5% below entry (maximum risk). Prefer structure whenever possible (low of the entry candle, most recent swing low, or key support). This distance is designed so that a hard dump triggers an exit while still protecting approximately 95–97% of the original capital.
- Trailing Stop (volatility-adjusted):
- High-volatility / high-RVOL runners (strong bullish sentiment, heavy volume, wide daily range, FGI-style continuation): Use a wider trail of 8–12% or approximately 2.5×–3.5× ATR. Give the stock room to breathe so you are not shaken out of a true runner.
- Medium-volatility / orderly grinders: 5–8% or 1.5×–2.5× ATR.
- Lower-volatility or slower names: 3–5% or 1×–1.5× ATR. Tighten the leash so profits are locked in before the move stalls.
Once price is extended, prefer trailing under the most recent higher low or under VWAP rather than a pure percentage. Never widen the trailing stop — only tighten it as the trade moves in your favor.
Technical Confirmation:
- Scanner Hits: Premarket gainer, ultra-low-float volume explosion
- Volume: 3.78M shares, $56.6M dollar volume (extreme RVOL)
- Indicators: RSI 77, MACD bullish, OBV spike, trading around VWAP after $19.85 wick
- Pattern: Thin Class B float squeeze; wide range, needs reclaim of $12.30–$13.24 (5m)
- Catalyst: Follow-through after Q2 2026 strength (revenue +11%, adj. EBITDA +79%, return to net income) and asset-sale narrative — 10-Q / earnings call week of August 17, 2026
8️⃣ $SMTK (SmartKem) | 💻 Technology / Semiconductor Equipment & Materials
Current Status:
- Price: $4.51 (+21.89%)
- Float: 480.58K
- Volume: 3.35M (extreme RVOL)
- Key Times: High 08:15 ET, Support test 08:52–09:15 ET
Trading Levels:
- Intraday Range: $4.34–$5.70
- Key Support: $3.70 (prior close), $4.40–$4.50 (VWAP / open cluster)
- Entry Zones: → $4.40 / $4.65
Entry Confirmation:
- Require 2+ consecutive 1m/5m closes above the entry zone with reversal or volume surge.
- Do NOT enter on first touch without confirmation.
- Targets: T1 $5.10 | T2 $5.70 | T3 $6.25 | T4 $7.00 | T5 $8.00
- Initial Stop Loss: Place a hard stop 3–5% below entry (maximum risk). Prefer structure whenever possible (low of the entry candle, most recent swing low, or key support). This distance is designed so that a hard dump triggers an exit while still protecting approximately 95–97% of the original capital.
- Trailing Stop (volatility-adjusted):
- High-volatility / high-RVOL runners (strong bullish sentiment, heavy volume, wide daily range, FGI-style continuation): Use a wider trail of 8–12% or approximately 2.5×–3.5× ATR. Give the stock room to breathe so you are not shaken out of a true runner.
- Medium-volatility / orderly grinders: 5–8% or 1.5×–2.5× ATR.
- Lower-volatility or slower names: 3–5% or 1×–1.5× ATR. Tighten the leash so profits are locked in before the move stalls.
Once price is extended, prefer trailing under the most recent higher low or under VWAP rather than a pure percentage. Never widen the trailing stop — only tighten it as the trade moves in your favor.
Technical Confirmation:
- Scanner Hits: Premarket gainer, low-float momentum
- Volume: 3.35M shares, $16.3M dollar volume (extreme RVOL)
- Indicators: RSI 71, MACD turning up, OBV rising, holding VWAP
- Pattern: Post-split low-float continuation on merger-partner news (5m)
- Catalyst: Welcomes Ferrox plan to accelerate Tivani Project toward Q4 2026 demonstration production (ilmenite/magnetite concentrates) ahead of $125M all-stock combination — GlobeNewswire, August 26, 2026
9️⃣ $XPON (Expion Energy) | ⚡ Industrials / Electrical Equipment & Parts
Current Status:
- Price: $6.38 (+21.06%)
- Float: 921.25K
- Volume: 1.87M (high RVOL)
- Key Times: High 08:30 ET, Support test 09:02–09:12 ET
Trading Levels:
- Intraday Range: $5.72–$7.24
- Key Support: $5.27 (prior close), $6.00–$6.10 (PM open / VWAP)
- Entry Zones: → $6.00 / $6.20
Entry Confirmation:
- Require 2+ consecutive 1m/5m closes above the entry zone with reversal or volume surge.
- Do NOT enter on first touch without confirmation.
- Targets: T1 $6.80 | T2 $7.24 | T3 $8.00 | T4 $9.00 | T5 $9.99
- Initial Stop Loss: Place a hard stop 3–5% below entry (maximum risk). Prefer structure whenever possible (low of the entry candle, most recent swing low, or key support). This distance is designed so that a hard dump triggers an exit while still protecting approximately 95–97% of the original capital.
- Trailing Stop (volatility-adjusted):
- High-volatility / high-RVOL runners (strong bullish sentiment, heavy volume, wide daily range, FGI-style continuation): Use a wider trail of 8–12% or approximately 2.5×–3.5× ATR. Give the stock room to breathe so you are not shaken out of a true runner.
- Medium-volatility / orderly grinders: 5–8% or 1.5×–2.5× ATR.
- Lower-volatility or slower names: 3–5% or 1×–1.5× ATR. Tighten the leash so profits are locked in before the move stalls.
Once price is extended, prefer trailing under the most recent higher low or under VWAP rather than a pure percentage. Never widen the trailing stop — only tighten it as the trade moves in your favor.
Technical Confirmation:
- Scanner Hits: Premarket gainer, multi-day energy-pivot runner
- Volume: 1.87M shares, $12.2M dollar volume (high RVOL)
- Indicators: RSI 68, MACD constructive after Monday spike/fade, OBV rebuilding, above VWAP
- Pattern: Continuation of AI-power / O&G pivot after $3–$9 range day (15m)
- Catalyst: Eastern Louisiana oil & gas acquisition (~3,000 net acres) plus CEO change, aimed at supplying gas to AI data-center / LNG demand; $9M initial placement — company 8-K / Exhibit 99.1, August 24, 2026
🔟 $CDTG (CDT Environmental Technology) | ♻️ Industrials / Waste Management
Current Status:
- Price: $1.17 (+19.39%)
- Float: 2.84M
- Volume: 20.47M (extreme RVOL)
- Key Times: High 08:40 ET, Support test 09:05–09:15 ET
Trading Levels:
- Intraday Range: $1.02–$1.70
- Key Support: $0.98 (prior close), $1.04–$1.08 (PM open / higher-low)
- Entry Zones: → $1.08 / $1.14
Entry Confirmation:
- Require 2+ consecutive 1m/5m closes above the entry zone with reversal or volume surge.
- Do NOT enter on first touch without confirmation.
- Targets: T1 $1.35 | T2 $1.50 | T3 $1.70 | T4 $1.95 | T5 $2.20
- Initial Stop Loss: Place a hard stop 3–5% below entry (maximum risk). Prefer structure whenever possible (low of the entry candle, most recent swing low, or key support). This distance is designed so that a hard dump triggers an exit while still protecting approximately 95–97% of the original capital.
- Trailing Stop (volatility-adjusted):
- High-volatility / high-RVOL runners (strong bullish sentiment, heavy volume, wide daily range, FGI-style continuation): Use a wider trail of 8–12% or approximately 2.5×–3.5× ATR. Give the stock room to breathe so you are not shaken out of a true runner.
- Medium-volatility / orderly grinders: 5–8% or 1.5×–2.5× ATR.
- Lower-volatility or slower names: 3–5% or 1×–1.5× ATR. Tighten the leash so profits are locked in before the move stalls.
Once price is extended, prefer trailing under the most recent higher low or under VWAP rather than a pure percentage. Never widen the trailing stop — only tighten it as the trade moves in your favor.
Technical Confirmation:
- Scanner Hits: Premarket gainer, high share-volume tape
- Volume: 20.47M shares, $27.3M dollar volume (extreme RVOL)
- Indicators: RSI 69, MACD turning up, OBV rising, holding above VWAP
- Pattern: High-volume reclaim after recent washout; needs hold over $1.17 into the open (5m)
- Catalyst: Tape/flow continuation in China sewage-treatment name after Nasdaq bid-price compliance regain and elevated institutional/short-sale filings; no single headline this morning — company listing update / Form 3–4 activity, July–August 2026