📈 PREMARKET WATCHLIST – August 18, 2026

Published on: August 17, 2026

Market Overview

U.S. equities closed modestly lower on Monday as investors awaited key retail earnings and digested higher Treasury yields, with the S&P 500 off 0.52%, Nasdaq down 0.31%, and Dow falling 0.51%. Energy was the lone sector gainer on rising oil prices amid geopolitical tensions, while communication services lagged. After-hours action was dominated by high-relative-volume small-cap movers with fresh catalysts in defense, biotech, and financing news.

Overnight focus remains on continuation setups in low-float names that printed multi-day highs on elevated dollar volume, with premarket expected to test overnight levels amid light economic data.

1️⃣ $XOS (Xos, Inc.) | 🔋 Industrials / Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery

Current Status:

Price: $3.90 (+86.60%)
Float: 7.38M
Volume: 27.93M (1030% RVOL)
Key Times: High 19:59 ET, Support test 16:00 ET

Trading Levels:

Intraday Range: $2.05–$4.78
Key Support: $2.09 (overnight), $3.40 (consolidation)
Entry Zones: → $3.80 / $4.10

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 $4.50 | T2 $5.20 | T3 $6.00 | T4 $7.00 | T5 $8.00
Stop Loss: $3.50 (max 3–5% risk)
Trailing Stop: 10% (5–15% scaled to volatility)

Technical Confirmation:

Scanner Hits: Momentum, Breakout, Large Whale
Volume: 27.93M shares, $105.2M dollar volume (1030% RVOL)
Indicators: RSI 68, MACD bullish cross, OBV rising, above VWAP
Pattern: Parabolic breakout (daily)
Catalyst: Xos Secures U.S. Air Force Contract to Deliver Deployable Mobile Charging — GlobeNewswire, August 17, 2026

2️⃣ $PFSA (Profusa, Inc.) | 🧬 Healthcare / Diagnostics & Research

Current Status:

Price: $8.10 (+78.81%)
Float: 0.53M
Volume: 3.46M (1470% RVOL)
Key Times: High 19:59 ET, Support test 16:05 ET

Trading Levels:

Intraday Range: $3.75–$10.19
Key Support: $4.53 (overnight), $6.50 (consolidation)
Entry Zones: → $7.80 / $8.50

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 $9.50 | T2 $11.00 | T3 $13.00 | T4 $15.00 | T5 $18.00
Stop Loss: $7.20 (max 3–5% risk)
Trailing Stop: 12% (5–15% scaled to volatility)

Technical Confirmation:

Scanner Hits: Momentum, Breakout, REV S
Volume: 3.46M shares, $15.8M dollar volume (1470% RVOL)
Indicators: RSI 72, MACD rising, OBV surge, above VWAP
Pattern: Gap-and-go continuation (15-min)
Catalyst: 1-for-4 reverse stock split effective and continued Nasdaq compliance actions — Company filings, August 17, 2026

3️⃣ $SGLY (Singularity Future Technology Ltd.) | 🚚 Industrials / Marine Shipping

Current Status:

Price: $6.67 (+48.55%)
Float: 0.90M
Volume: 2.16M (860% RVOL)
Key Times: High 19:59 ET, Support test 16:00 ET

Trading Levels:

Intraday Range: $4.40–$8.00
Key Support: $4.49 (overnight), $5.80 (consolidation)
Entry Zones: → $6.40 / $7.00

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 $7.50 | T2 $8.50 | T3 $10.00 | T4 $12.00 | T5 $14.00
Stop Loss: $5.90 (max 3–5% risk)
Trailing Stop: 10% (5–15% scaled to volatility)

Technical Confirmation:

Scanner Hits: Momentum, NBREAK, FORM 8-K
Volume: 2.16M shares, $14.7M dollar volume (860% RVOL)
Indicators: RSI 65, MACD bullish, OBV climbing, above VWAP
Pattern: Multi-day base breakout (hourly)
Catalyst: Agrees to Sell 21.5M Shares in $30 Million Private Placement — Reuters / Company, August 17, 2026

4️⃣ $EJH (E-Home Household Service Holdings Limited) | 🏗️ Consumer Discretionary / Household Services

Current Status:

Price: $1.87 (+28.97%)
Float: 2.46M
Volume: 0.55M (2930% RVOL)
Key Times: High 19:59 ET, Support test 15:50 ET

Trading Levels:

Intraday Range: $1.19–$2.30
Key Support: $1.45 (overnight), $1.60 (consolidation)
Entry Zones: → $1.80 / $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 $2.50 | T3 $2.80 | T4 $3.20 | T5 $3.80
Stop Loss: $1.65 (max 3–5% risk)
Trailing Stop: 8% (5–15% scaled to volatility)

Technical Confirmation:

Scanner Hits: REV S, Breakout
Volume: 0.55M shares, $0.92M dollar volume (2930% RVOL)
Indicators: RSI 62, MACD turning up, OBV positive, above VWAP
Pattern: Higher-low recovery (5-min)
Catalyst: Property management system acquisition and capital reorganization updates — Reuters, August 2026

5️⃣ $AUUD (Auddia Inc.) | 🎵 Technology / Software – Application

Current Status:

Price: $1.15 (+18.54%)
Float: 4.86M
Volume: 11.68M (157% RVOL)
Key Times: High 19:59 ET, Support test 15:40 ET

Trading Levels:

Intraday Range: $0.92–$1.30
Key Support: $0.97 (overnight), $1.05 (consolidation)
Entry Zones: → $1.12 / $1.20

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 $1.35 | T2 $1.50 | T3 $1.70 | T4 $2.00 | T5 $2.40
Stop Loss: $1.02 (max 3–5% risk)
Trailing Stop: 9% (5–15% scaled to volatility)

Technical Confirmation:

Scanner Hits: Momentum, NBREAK, Potential Squeeze
Volume: 11.68M shares, $13.0M dollar volume (157% RVOL)
Indicators: RSI 58, MACD positive, OBV rising, above VWAP
Pattern: Flag breakout (15-min)
Catalyst: Exclusive Label Partnership with AMG Corp for Discovr Radio — GlobeNewswire, August 17, 2026

6️⃣ $JFU (9F Inc.) | 💳 Financials / Consumer Finance

Current Status:

Price: $2.73 (+17.84%)
Float: 4.62M
Volume: 6.95M (2640% RVOL)
Key Times: High 19:59 ET, Support test 16:00 ET

Trading Levels:

Intraday Range: $1.98–$3.78
Key Support: $2.32 (overnight), $2.50 (consolidation)
Entry Zones: → $2.65 / $2.85

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 $3.10 | T2 $3.50 | T3 $4.00 | T4 $4.50 | T5 $5.20
Stop Loss: $2.40 (max 3–5% risk)
Trailing Stop: 10% (5–15% scaled to volatility)

Technical Confirmation:

Scanner Hits: Breakout, Momentum
Volume: 6.95M shares, $19.1M dollar volume (2640% RVOL)
Indicators: RSI 64, MACD bullish, OBV strong, above VWAP
Pattern: Volume climax continuation (hourly)
Catalyst: Closes HKD 101 Million Entrustment Loan Transaction — TipRanks / Company, recent filings

7️⃣ $IVF (INVO Fertility, Inc.) | 🏥 Healthcare / Health Care Equipment

Current Status:

Price: $1.74 (+13.73%)
Float: 1.63M
Volume: 120.11M (2080% RVOL)
Key Times: High 19:59 ET, Support test 15:30 ET

Trading Levels:

Intraday Range: $0.97–$2.80
Key Support: $1.53 (overnight), $1.60 (consolidation)
Entry Zones: → $1.70 / $1.85

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 $2.00 | T2 $2.30 | T3 $2.60 | T4 $3.00 | T5 $3.50
Stop Loss: $1.55 (max 3–5% risk)
Trailing Stop: 11% (5–15% scaled to volatility)

Technical Confirmation:

Scanner Hits: Breakout, Momentum, Reg SHO
Volume: 120.11M shares, $282M dollar volume (2080% RVOL)
Indicators: RSI 70, MACD strong buy, OBV exploding, above VWAP
Pattern: Earnings gap continuation (daily)
Catalyst: Q2 2026 Results Highlighting Revenue Growth and Clinic Platform Profitability — Company, August 17, 2026

8️⃣ $HWH (HWH International Inc.) | 🏥 Consumer Discretionary / Leisure

Current Status:

Price: $2.17 (+13.61%)
Float: 1.41M
Volume: 0.63M (84% RVOL)
Key Times: High 19:59 ET, Support test 16:10 ET

Trading Levels:

Intraday Range: $1.72–$2.44
Key Support: $1.91 (overnight), $2.00 (consolidation)
Entry Zones: → $2.10 / $2.25

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 $2.40 | T2 $2.70 | T3 $3.00 | T4 $3.40 | T5 $3.90
Stop Loss: $1.95 (max 3–5% risk)
Trailing Stop: 8% (5–15% scaled to volatility)

Technical Confirmation:

Scanner Hits: Momentum, REV S, FORM SCH 13D
Volume: 0.63M shares, $1.21M dollar volume (84% RVOL)
Indicators: RSI 61, MACD positive, OBV steady, above VWAP
Pattern: Tight consolidation break (5-min)
Catalyst: Restricted stock awards and Nasdaq extension amid capital raises — Reuters, August 2026

9️⃣ $VSME (VS MEDIA Holdings Limited) | ☁️ Communication Services / Interactive Media

Current Status:

Price: $1.44 (+19.01%)
Float: 2.71M
Volume: 0.23M (173% RVOL)
Key Times: High 19:58 ET, Support test 15:45 ET

Trading Levels:

Intraday Range: $1.19–$1.57
Key Support: $1.21 (overnight), $1.30 (consolidation)
Entry Zones: → $1.40 / $1.50

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 $1.60 | T2 $1.80 | T3 $2.00 | T4 $2.30 | T5 $2.70
Stop Loss: $1.28 (max 3–5% risk)
Trailing Stop: 9% (5–15% scaled to volatility)

Technical Confirmation:

Scanner Hits: Momentum
Volume: 0.23M shares, $0.29M dollar volume (173% RVOL)
Indicators: RSI 59, MACD crossover, OBV up, above VWAP
Pattern: Higher high sequence (15-min)
Catalyst: AI Smart Living plans and debt deal updates — Recent press / filings

🔟 $AMLX (Amylyx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.) | 🧬 Healthcare / Biotechnology

Current Status:

Price: $24.46 (+14.16%)
Float: 82.57M
Volume: 1.27M (76% RVOL)
Key Times: High 19:58 ET, Support test 16:00 ET

Trading Levels:

Intraday Range: $21.28–$25.75
Key Support: $21.43 (overnight), $22.50 (consolidation)
Entry Zones: → $24.00 / $24.80

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 $26.00 | T2 $28.00 | T3 $30.00 | T4 $32.00 | T5 $35.00
Stop Loss: $22.80 (max 3–5% risk)
Trailing Stop: 7% (5–15% scaled to volatility)

Technical Confirmation:

Scanner Hits: Momentum
Volume: 1.27M shares, $27.9M dollar volume (76% RVOL)
Indicators: RSI 66, MACD rising, OBV positive, above VWAP
Pattern: Post-earnings continuation (daily)
Catalyst: Phase 3 LUCIDITY trial completion and upcoming topline data for avexitide — Company, August 2026

$AMLX | $AUUD | $EJH | $HWH | $IVF | $JFU | $PFSA | $SGLY | $VSME | $XOS

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