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📈 PREMARKET WATCHLIST – October 6, 2026

Published on: October 5, 2026

Market Overview

Overnight futures mixed amid ongoing tech rotation and selective biotech strength. Risk appetite remains cautious heading into the new session with elevated focus on catalyst-driven names that held gains into the close. Liquidity expected to improve after the open with continued interest in low-float news and earnings reaction plays.

Key theme: orderly continuation setups over gap-and-fade candidates. Volume leaders from the prior session that maintained positive change vs open and constructive structure are prioritized for follow-through.

1️⃣ $OPTX (Syntec Optics Holdings, Inc.) | 🔬 Technology / Electronic Components

Current Status:

  • Price: $9.82 (+8.75%)
  • Float: ~8.5M
  • Volume: 18.5K (elevated RVOL)
  • Key Times: High 15:45 ET, Support test 14:20 ET

Trading Levels:

  • Intraday Range: $9.03–$9.85
  • Key Support: $9.20 (overnight), $9.00 (consolidation)
  • Entry Zones: → $9.79 / $9.85

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 $10.90 | T2 $11.20 | T3 $11.50 | T4 $11.69 | T5 $12.00
  • 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, News, Relative Volume
  • Volume: 18.5K shares, $0.18M dollar volume (high RVOL)
  • Indicators: RSI 68, MACD bullish, OBV rising, above VWAP
  • Pattern: Breakout (daily)
  • Catalyst: News-driven optics demand — company filings, recent session

2️⃣ $TLS (Telos Corporation) | 🛡️ Technology / Software—Infrastructure

Current Status:

  • Price: $4.44 (+5.21%)
  • Float: ~35M
  • Volume: 66.5K (strong RVOL)
  • Key Times: High 15:50 ET, Support test 13:15 ET

Trading Levels:

  • Intraday Range: $4.22–$4.46
  • Key Support: $4.30 (overnight), $4.20 (consolidation)
  • Entry Zones: → $4.42 / $4.46

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 $4.93 | T2 $5.10 | T3 $5.20 | T4 $5.28 | T5 $5.50
  • 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: Trend Continuation, News, Volume Surge
  • Volume: 66.5K shares, $0.30M dollar volume (elevated RVOL)
  • Indicators: RSI 62, MACD positive, OBV climbing, above VWAP
  • Pattern: Trend Continuation (daily)
  • Catalyst: Cybersecurity contract momentum — recent news flow

3️⃣ $EQ (Equillium, Inc.) | 🧬 Healthcare / Biotechnology

Current Status:

  • Price: $1.44 (+3.97%)
  • Float: ~25M
  • Volume: 72.0K (solid RVOL)
  • Key Times: High 15:30 ET, Support test 12:45 ET

Trading Levels:

  • Intraday Range: $1.38–$1.45
  • Key Support: $1.40 (overnight), $1.35 (consolidation)
  • Entry Zones: → $1.44 / $1.45

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 $1.65 | T3 $1.70 | T4 $1.71 | T5 $1.85
  • 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: Pullback, News, Relative Strength
  • Volume: 72.0K shares, $0.10M dollar volume (good RVOL)
  • Indicators: RSI 58, MACD turning up, OBV stable, near VWAP
  • Pattern: Pullback (daily)
  • Catalyst: Clinical/pipeline update — biotech news flow

4️⃣ $NEO (NeoGenomics, Inc.) | 🧬 Healthcare / Diagnostics & Research

Current Status:

  • Price: $19.13 (+3.24%)
  • Float: ~110M
  • Volume: 94.5K (constructive RVOL)
  • Key Times: High 15:40 ET, Support test 11:30 ET

Trading Levels:

  • Intraday Range: $18.53–$19.20
  • Key Support: $18.80 (overnight), $18.50 (consolidation)
  • Entry Zones: → $19.06 / $19.20

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 $21.23 | T2 $21.80 | T3 $22.20 | T4 $22.76 | T5 $23.50
  • 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: Double Top, Earnings Reaction, Volume
  • Volume: 94.5K shares, $1.81M dollar volume (solid RVOL)
  • Indicators: RSI 61, MACD bullish crossover, OBV rising, above VWAP
  • Pattern: Double Top resolution / continuation (daily)
  • Catalyst: Earnings follow-through — recent earnings release

5️⃣ $MMED (MindMed Inc.) | 🧬 Healthcare / Biotechnology

Current Status:

  • Price: $20.17 (+2.65%)
  • Float: ~45M
  • Volume: 783.3K (high RVOL)
  • Key Times: High 15:55 ET, Support test 10:15 ET

Trading Levels:

  • Intraday Range: $19.65–$20.24
  • Key Support: $19.90 (overnight), $19.50 (consolidation)
  • Entry Zones: → $20.10 / $20.24

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 $22.39 | T2 $23.00 | T3 $23.50 | T4 $24.00 | 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: Pullback, News, High Relative Volume
  • Volume: 783.3K shares, $15.8M dollar volume (very high RVOL)
  • Indicators: RSI 59, MACD positive, OBV strong, above VWAP
  • Pattern: Pullback (daily)
  • Catalyst: Psychedelic therapy pipeline update — biotech news

6️⃣ $NVTS (Navitas Semiconductor Corporation) | ⚡ Technology / Semiconductors

Current Status:

  • Price: $12.36 (+0.73%)
  • Float: ~140M
  • Volume: 504.4K (healthy RVOL)
  • Key Times: High 14:50 ET, Support test 11:00 ET

Trading Levels:

  • Intraday Range: $12.27–$12.40
  • Key Support: $12.20 (overnight), $12.00 (consolidation)
  • Entry Zones: → $12.32 / $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 $13.72 | T2 $14.00 | T3 $14.30 | T4 $14.71 | T5 $15.20
  • 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: Double Top, News, Semiconductor Strength
  • Volume: 504.4K shares, $6.24M dollar volume (strong RVOL)
  • Indicators: RSI 55, MACD flat-to-up, OBV steady, above VWAP
  • Pattern: Double Top (daily)
  • Catalyst: GaN power semi demand / news — sector tailwinds

7️⃣ $ASST (Strive, Inc.) | 💼 Financial Services / Asset Management

Current Status:

  • Price: $30.22 (-0.53%)
  • Float: ~15M
  • Volume: 428.0K (notable RVOL)
  • Key Times: High 10:20 ET, Support test 14:00 ET

Trading Levels:

  • Intraday Range: $30.06–$30.38
  • Key Support: $30.00 (overnight), $29.50 (consolidation)
  • Entry Zones: → $30.11 / $30.33

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 $33.54 | T2 $34.20 | T3 $34.80 | T4 $35.96 | T5 $37.00
  • 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: Double Bottom, News, Volume Support
  • Volume: 428.0K shares, $12.9M dollar volume (solid RVOL)
  • Indicators: RSI 48, MACD stabilizing, OBV holding, near VWAP
  • Pattern: Double Bottom (daily)
  • Catalyst: Corporate / strategic update — news flow

8️⃣ $SAIL (SailPoint, Inc.) | 🔒 Technology / Software—Infrastructure

Current Status:

  • Price: $20.29 (-1.36%)
  • Float: ~90M
  • Volume: 265.1K (respectable RVOL)
  • Key Times: High 09:45 ET, Support test 13:30 ET

Trading Levels:

  • Intraday Range: $20.01–$20.57
  • Key Support: $20.10 (overnight), $19.80 (consolidation)
  • Entry Zones: → $20.22 / $20.36

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 $22.52 | T2 $23.00 | T3 $23.50 | T4 $24.15 | 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: Double Bottom, Analyst, Identity Security Theme
  • Volume: 265.1K shares, $5.38M dollar volume (good RVOL)
  • Indicators: RSI 47, MACD recovering, OBV flat, testing VWAP
  • Pattern: Double Bottom (daily)
  • Catalyst: Analyst commentary / identity security demand — recent notes

9️⃣ $DUOT (Duos Technologies Group, Inc.) | 🚂 Industrials / Railroads

Current Status:

  • Price: $9.20 (-1.02%)
  • Float: ~8M
  • Volume: 23.5K (moderate RVOL)
  • Key Times: High 10:10 ET, Support test 14:40 ET

Trading Levels:

  • Intraday Range: $9.10–$9.29
  • Key Support: $9.10 (overnight), $8.90 (consolidation)
  • Entry Zones: → $9.16 / $9.23

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 $10.21 | T2 $10.50 | T3 $10.70 | T4 $10.94 | T5 $11.30
  • 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: Bull Flag, News, Low Float
  • Volume: 23.5K shares, $0.22M dollar volume (elevated vs average)
  • Indicators: RSI 49, MACD neutral, OBV steady, near VWAP
  • Pattern: Bull Flag (daily)
  • Catalyst: Rail tech / inspection system update — company news

🔟 $CBIO (Crescent Biopharma, Inc.) | 🧬 Healthcare / Biotechnology

Current Status:

  • Price: $13.94 (-0.89%)
  • Float: ~12M
  • Volume: 13.0K (constructive for float)
  • Key Times: High 11:20 ET, Support test 15:00 ET

Trading Levels:

  • Intraday Range: $13.81–$14.06
  • Key Support: $13.80 (overnight), $13.50 (consolidation)
  • Entry Zones: → $13.89 / $13.99

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 $15.47 | T2 $15.90 | T3 $16.20 | T4 $16.59 | T5 $17.20
  • 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: Consolidation, News, Biotech
  • Volume: 13.0K shares, $0.18M dollar volume (constructive RVOL)
  • Indicators: RSI 46, MACD neutral, OBV holding, near VWAP
  • Pattern: Consolidation (daily)
  • Catalyst: Pipeline / corporate update — biotech news flow

Asset Management | Biotechnology | Diagnostics & Research | Electronic Components | Financial Services | Healthcare | Premarket Watch List | Railroads | Semiconductors | Software—Infrastructure | Technology

$ASST | $CBIO | $DUOT | $EQ | $MMED | $NEO | $NVTS | $OPTX | $SAIL | $TLS

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