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📈 PREMARKET WATCHLIST – October 8, 2026

Published on: October 7, 2026

Market Overview

U.S. equities closed mixed on October 7 with the Nasdaq Composite modestly lower amid lingering pressure on technology names, while the Dow and broader market showed resilience. Energy stocks found support from firming crude prices and elevated Treasury yields kept volatility elevated heading into the next session.

Focus remains on names showing post-open continuation with sustained relative volume rather than pure premarket gaps. Catalyst-driven biotechs, energy-related names, and select technology equipment stocks that held green versus the open and printed higher lows are prioritized for potential intraday follow-through.

1️⃣ $AESI (Atlas Energy Solutions Inc.) | ⚡ Energy / Oil & Gas Equipment & Services

Current Status:

  • Price: $12.60 (+2.69%)
  • Float: 125.0M
  • Volume: 3.95M (115% RVOL)
  • Key Times: High 14:45 ET, Support test 11:20 ET

Trading Levels:

  • Intraday Range: $12.08–$12.55
  • Key Support: $12.08 (overnight), $12.20 (consolidation)
  • Entry Zones: → $12.35 / $12.45

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 $12.90 | T2 $13.40 | T3 $14.00 | T4 $14.80 | T5 $15.50
  • 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: News, Head & Shoulders
  • Volume: 3.95M shares, $49.8M dollar volume (115% RVOL)
  • Indicators: RSI 58, MACD bullish cross, OBV rising, above VWAP
  • Pattern: Head & Shoulders (daily)
  • Catalyst: Equipment purchase agreements tied to AI power demand — company release, Sep 25 2026

2️⃣ $MRLN (Merlin, Inc.) | ✈️ Industrials / Aerospace & Defense

Current Status:

  • Price: $2.00 (+6.38%)
  • Float: 96.5M
  • Volume: 2.98M (155% RVOL)
  • Key Times: High 13:10 ET, Support test 10:45 ET

Trading Levels:

  • Intraday Range: $1.305–$1.450
  • Key Support: $1.31 (overnight), $1.38 (consolidation)
  • Entry Zones: → $1.42 / $1.48

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 $2.45 | T3 $2.80 | 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: Analyst, Pullback
  • Volume: 2.98M shares, $5.96M dollar volume (155% RVOL)
  • Indicators: RSI 62, MACD rising, OBV up, above VWAP
  • Pattern: Pullback (15-min)
  • Catalyst: Autonomous flight software progress and defense interest — company updates, ongoing

3️⃣ $MBRX (Moleculin Biotech, Inc.) | 🧬 Healthcare / Biotechnology

Current Status:

  • Price: $0.5945 (+6.14%)
  • Float: 17.0M
  • Volume: 0.268M (22% RVOL)
  • Key Times: High 12:30 ET, Support test 09:55 ET

Trading Levels:

  • Intraday Range: $0.4107–$0.4415
  • Key Support: $0.41 (overnight), $0.43 (consolidation)
  • Entry Zones: → $0.45 / $0.48

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 $0.65 | T2 $0.72 | T3 $0.85 | T4 $1.00 | T5 $1.20
  • 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: PR, Double Top
  • Volume: 0.268M shares, $0.16M dollar volume (22% RVOL)
  • Indicators: RSI 48, MACD flattening, OBV stable, near VWAP
  • Pattern: Double Top (hourly)
  • Catalyst: Phase 2/3 MIRACLE trial enrollment completion — company PR, late Sep 2026

4️⃣ $SHPH (Shuttle Pharmaceuticals Holdings, Inc.) | 💊 Healthcare / Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic

Current Status:

  • Price: $4.00 (+1.78%)
  • Float: 5.6M
  • Volume: 0.012M (1% RVOL)
  • Key Times: High 14:00 ET, Support test 10:15 ET

Trading Levels:

  • Intraday Range: $3.94–$4.08
  • Key Support: $3.94 (overnight), $3.98 (consolidation)
  • Entry Zones: → $4.05 / $4.12

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 $4.30 | T2 $4.60 | T3 $5.00 | T4 $5.50 | T5 $6.00
  • 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: Earn, Breakout
  • Volume: 0.012M shares, $0.05M dollar volume (1% RVOL)
  • Indicators: RSI 55, MACD positive, OBV flat, above VWAP
  • Pattern: Breakout (daily)
  • Catalyst: AI-driven molecular discovery platform updates — company releases, recent

5️⃣ $LABT (Lakewood-Amedex Biotherapeutics Inc.) | 🧬 Healthcare / Biotechnology

Current Status:

  • Price: $1.82 (+3.41%)
  • Float: 1.5M
  • Volume: 0.197M (13% RVOL)
  • Key Times: High 11:40 ET, Support test 09:30 ET

Trading Levels:

  • Intraday Range: $0.78–$0.825
  • Key Support: $0.78 (overnight), $0.80 (consolidation)
  • Entry Zones: → $0.85 / $0.90

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 $2.25 | T3 $2.60 | T4 $3.00 | 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: PR, Consolidation
  • Volume: 0.197M shares, $0.36M dollar volume (13% RVOL)
  • Indicators: RSI 45, MACD improving, OBV rising, above VWAP
  • Pattern: Consolidation (hourly)
  • Catalyst: Positive preclinical data for Bisphosphocin compounds — company announcement, Oct 7 2026

6️⃣ $SHLS (Shoals Technologies Group, Inc.) | ☀️ Technology / Solar

Current Status:

  • Price: $7.585 (+0.60%)
  • Float: 127.5M
  • Volume: 4.78M (95% RVOL)
  • Key Times: High 13:50 ET, Support test 10:05 ET

Trading Levels:

  • Intraday Range: $8.07–$8.50
  • Key Support: $8.07 (overnight), $8.20 (consolidation)
  • Entry Zones: → $8.30 / $8.40

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 $8.80 | T2 $9.20 | T3 $9.80 | T4 $10.50 | T5 $11.20
  • 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: Earn, Pullback
  • Volume: 4.78M shares, $36.3M dollar volume (95% RVOL)
  • Indicators: RSI 52, MACD neutral, OBV steady, above VWAP
  • Pattern: Pullback (daily)
  • Catalyst: Record backlog and TerraFlow partnership — company updates, late Sep 2026

7️⃣ $ONDS (Ondas Inc.) | 📡 Technology / Communication Equipment

Current Status:

  • Price: $7.74 (+0.39%)
  • Float: 500M+
  • Volume: 1.20M (2% RVOL)
  • Key Times: High 12:15 ET, Support test 09:45 ET

Trading Levels:

  • Intraday Range: $6.79–$7.14
  • Key Support: $6.79 (overnight), $6.95 (consolidation)
  • Entry Zones: → $7.10 / $7.25

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 $8.00 | T2 $8.50 | T3 $9.20 | T4 $10.00 | T5 $11.00
  • 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: News, Double Bottom
  • Volume: 1.20M shares, $9.3M dollar volume (2% RVOL)
  • Indicators: RSI 47, MACD mixed, OBV up, near VWAP
  • Pattern: Double Bottom (hourly)
  • Catalyst: $165M+ new orders and European defense contract — company announcements, early Oct 2026

8️⃣ $NUAI (New Era Energy & Digital, Inc.) | ⚡ Energy / Oil & Gas Equipment & Services

Current Status:

  • Price: $7.025 (+1.81%)
  • Float: 45M
  • Volume: 0.304M (40% RVOL)
  • Key Times: High 14:20 ET, Support test 11:00 ET

Trading Levels:

  • Intraday Range: $6.80–$7.20
  • Key Support: $6.80 (overnight), $6.95 (consolidation)
  • Entry Zones: → $7.05 / $7.15

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 $8.00 | T3 $8.60 | T4 $9.20 | T5 $10.00
  • 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: News, Head & Shoulders
  • Volume: 0.304M shares, $2.1M dollar volume (40% RVOL)
  • Indicators: RSI 54, MACD positive, OBV rising, above VWAP
  • Pattern: Head & Shoulders (daily)
  • Catalyst: Energy sector momentum and company-specific updates — recent filings

9️⃣ $VTIX (Virtuix Holdings Inc.) | 🎮 Technology / Consumer Electronics

Current Status:

  • Price: $1.17 (+0.86%)
  • Float: 25M
  • Volume: 0.0026M (5% RVOL)
  • Key Times: High 13:30 ET, Support test 10:30 ET

Trading Levels:

  • Intraday Range: $1.10–$1.20
  • Key Support: $1.10 (overnight), $1.13 (consolidation)
  • Entry Zones: → $1.16 / $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 $1.30 | T2 $1.45 | T3 $1.65 | T4 $1.90 | 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: News, Pullback
  • Volume: 0.0026M shares, $0.003M dollar volume (5% RVOL)
  • Indicators: RSI 50, MACD neutral, OBV flat, near VWAP
  • Pattern: Pullback (15-min)
  • Catalyst: Product and partnership developments — company news, recent

🔟 $SBFM (Sunshine Biopharma Inc.) | 🧬 Healthcare / Biotechnology

Current Status:

  • Price: $0.8129 (+1.35%)
  • Float: 20M
  • Volume: 0.0005M (1% RVOL)
  • Key Times: High 14:10 ET, Support test 11:15 ET

Trading Levels:

  • Intraday Range: $0.75–$0.85
  • Key Support: $0.75 (overnight), $0.78 (consolidation)
  • Entry Zones: → $0.80 / $0.83

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 $0.90 | T2 $1.00 | T3 $1.15 | T4 $1.30 | T5 $1.50
  • 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: News, Consolidation
  • Volume: 0.0005M shares, $0.0004M dollar volume (1% RVOL)
  • Indicators: RSI 49, MACD improving, OBV stable, above VWAP
  • Pattern: Consolidation (hourly)
  • Catalyst: Pipeline and clinical updates — company filings, recent

Aerospace & Defense | Biotechnology | Consumer Electronics | Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic | Energy | Healthcare | Industrials | Oil & Gas Equipment & Services | Premarket Watch List | Solar | Technology

$AESI | $LABT | $MBRX | $MRLN | $NUAI | $ONDS | $SBFM | $SHLS | $SHPH | $VTIX

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