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📈 PREMARKET WATCHLIST – September 18, 2026

Published on: September 17, 2026

Market Overview

Thursday’s session snapped the post-Fed hangover as oil eased and Treasury yields pulled back, lifting the Nasdaq 1.69% and the S&P 500 1.14%. Tech and speculative small-caps led, with deal-driven names and after-hours extenders dominating the tape. Futures into Friday will decide whether those runners can hold the bid or fade the gap.

Focus is on names that finished green versus the official open, printed after-hours continuation, and still carry a fresh, verifiable catalyst. High-RVOL deal and biotech names sit at the top of the list; fade any ticker that cannot hold VWAP and the overnight high in the first 15–30 minutes Friday.

1️⃣ $PAAI (Paradium.AI, Inc.) | 🤖 Communication Services / Internet Content & Information

Current Status:

  • Price: $3.36 (+200.00%)
  • Float: 12.4M
  • Volume: 31.8M (3,100% RVOL)
  • Key Times: High 11:50 ET (halt), Support test 10:05 ET

Trading Levels:

  • Intraday Range: $0.90–$3.36
  • Key Support: $2.44 (overnight), $1.81 (consolidation)
  • Entry Zones: → $3.10 / $3.36

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 $3.80 | T2 $4.25 | T3 $4.80 | T4 $5.50 | T5 $6.40
  • 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, Monitor, AH gainer, halt/resume
  • Volume: 31.8M shares, $80M+ dollar volume (3,100% RVOL)
  • Indicators: RSI 86, MACD bullish expanding, OBV exploding, above VWAP
  • Pattern: Vertical breakout / news spike (daily)
  • Catalyst: 10-year ~$1B Roundtable (RTB) MediaOS platform deal plus ~49% equity stake — Business Wire / Benzinga, Sep 17, 2026


2️⃣ $TCRT (Alaunos Therapeutics, Inc.) | 💊 Healthcare / Biotechnology

Current Status:

  • Price: $2.10 (+61.54%)
  • Float: 2.0M
  • Volume: 109.2K (420% RVOL)
  • Key Times: High 15:45 ET, Support test 11:20 ET

Trading Levels:

  • Intraday Range: $1.30–$2.10
  • Key Support: $1.60 (overnight), $1.45 (consolidation)
  • Entry Zones: → $1.95 / $2.10

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 $2.35 | T2 $2.60 | T3 $2.95 | T4 $3.40 | T5 $4.00
  • 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, Monitor, AH continuation +29%
  • Volume: 109.2K shares, $0.23M dollar volume (420% RVOL)
  • Indicators: RSI 79, MACD bullish, OBV rising, above VWAP
  • Pattern: Low-float breakout (daily / 15m)
  • Catalyst: Bylaw quorum cut to 1/3 plus residual ALN1003 metabolic/obesity data tape — 8-K Sep 16, 2026


3️⃣ $VRME (VerifyMe, Inc.) | 🔗 Technology / Software—Application

Current Status:

  • Price: $1.01 (+29.49%)
  • Float: 13.2M
  • Volume: 78.6K (310% RVOL)
  • Key Times: High 15:55 ET, Support test 10:40 ET

Trading Levels:

  • Intraday Range: $0.63–$1.01
  • Key Support: $0.77 (close), $0.70 (consolidation)
  • Entry Zones: → $0.92 / $1.01

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 $1.12 | T2 $1.25 | T3 $1.40 | T4 $1.60 | 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: Breakout, Monitor, AH +18.8%
  • Volume: 78.6K shares, $0.08M dollar volume (310% RVOL)
  • Indicators: RSI 74, MACD turning up, OBV higher, above VWAP
  • Pattern: Breakout (daily)
  • Catalyst: Shareholder vote Sep 24 on Blockchain Common Stock / Figure OPEN listing tied to OpenWorld merger — Business Wire, Sep 17, 2026


4️⃣ $BIAF (bioAffinity Technologies, Inc.) | 🩺 Healthcare / Diagnostics & Research

Current Status:

  • Price: $9.28 (+33.43%)
  • Float: 4.8M
  • Volume: 151.4K (890% RVOL)
  • Key Times: High 12:20 ET (volatility halt), Support test 10:15 ET

Trading Levels:

  • Intraday Range: $5.35–$11.00
  • Key Support: $8.75 (close area), $6.45 (day low)
  • Entry Zones: → $8.90 / $9.28

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 $10.20 | T2 $11.00 | T3 $12.40 | T4 $14.00 | T5 $16.00
  • 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: Trend Continuation, Monitor, AH +4.2%
  • Volume: 151.4K shares (image) / 25M session prints on some feeds, elevated dollar volume
  • Indicators: RSI 81, MACD bullish, OBV surge, above VWAP
  • Pattern: Trend Continuation (daily)
  • Catalyst: Hong Kong patent grant for CyPath Lung noninvasive diagnostic — Business Wire, Sep 17, 2026 8:00 AM ET


5️⃣ $DAIC (CID HoldCo, Inc.) | ⚡ Industrials / Electrical Equipment & Parts

Current Status:

  • Price: $5.74 (+39.32%)
  • Float: 2.0M
  • Volume: 454.7K (2,400% RVOL)
  • Key Times: High 11:10 ET, Support test 13:40 ET

Trading Levels:

  • Intraday Range: $3.97–$7.15
  • Key Support: $5.30 (close area), $4.12 (open)
  • Entry Zones: → $5.40 / $5.74

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 $6.30 | T2 $7.15 | T3 $8.00 | T4 $9.20 | T5 $10.50
  • 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, Monitor, mega volume
  • Volume: 454.7K (image) / 100M+ on some tapes, $2.5M+ dollar volume
  • Indicators: RSI 72, MACD hot, OBV spike, above VWAP
  • Pattern: Trend Continuation (daily)
  • Catalyst: Binding deal to acquire Envoy Technologies EV-sharing platform plus debt conversion cleanup — SEC / Benzinga, Sep 16–17, 2026


6️⃣ $USDE (StablecoinX Inc.) | 🪙 Financial Services / Capital Markets

Current Status:

  • Price: $7.68 (+16.01%)
  • Float: 24.0M
  • Volume: 90.8K (280% RVOL)
  • Key Times: High 14:20 ET, Support test 10:50 ET

Trading Levels:

  • Intraday Range: $6.20–$7.68
  • Key Support: $7.10 (VWAP zone), $6.40 (consolidation)
  • Entry Zones: → $7.35 / $7.68

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 $8.40 | T2 $9.10 | T3 $10.00 | T4 $11.20 | T5 $12.50
  • 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, Monitor, AH +7.8%
  • Volume: 90.8K shares, $0.70M dollar volume (280% RVOL)
  • Indicators: RSI 69, MACD constructive, OBV rising, above VWAP
  • Pattern: Trend Continuation (daily)
  • Catalyst: Ethena waiver ending 48-month ENA lockup effective Oct 5, allowing token sales — 8-K / 424B3, Sep 17, 2026


7️⃣ $MNOV (MediciNova, Inc.) | 💊 Healthcare / Biotechnology

Current Status:

  • Price: $3.45 (+20.88%)
  • Float: 28.6M
  • Volume: 74.9K (190% RVOL)
  • Key Times: High 14:05 ET, Support test 11:00 ET

Trading Levels:

  • Intraday Range: $2.85–$3.45
  • Key Support: $3.10 (VWAP), $2.85 (open area)
  • Entry Zones: → $3.28 / $3.45

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 $3.80 | T2 $4.20 | T3 $4.70 | T4 $5.40 | 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: Breakout, Monitor, AH +6.7%
  • Volume: 74.9K shares, $0.26M dollar volume (190% RVOL)
  • Indicators: RSI 71, MACD bullish cross, OBV up, above VWAP
  • Pattern: Breakout (daily)
  • Catalyst: Roth Capital initiates coverage Buy with $6 PT — Sep 17, 2026; MN-166 / MN-001 clinical progress


8️⃣ $NCPL (Netcapital Inc.) | 💰 Financial Services / Capital Markets

Current Status:

  • Price: $0.5631 (+36.51%)
  • Float: 7.9M
  • Volume: 128.6K (350% RVOL)
  • Key Times: High 13:25 ET, Support test 10:30 ET

Trading Levels:

  • Intraday Range: $0.40–$0.64
  • Key Support: $0.48 (overnight), $0.40 (open)
  • Entry Zones: → $0.52 / $0.56

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 $0.64 | T2 $0.72 | T3 $0.82 | T4 $0.95 | T5 $1.10
  • 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, Monitor, AH +4.8%
  • Volume: 128.6K shares, $0.07M dollar volume (350% RVOL)
  • Indicators: RSI 76, MACD rising, OBV higher, above VWAP
  • Pattern: Trend Continuation (daily)
  • Catalyst: Fintech/online capital-raise platform squeeze plus Nasdaq listing-rule stay overhang relief — company updates 2026


9️⃣ $RXRX (Recursion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.) | 🧬 Healthcare / Biotechnology

Current Status:

  • Price: $3.55 (+7.90%)
  • Float: 518.5M
  • Volume: 1.43M (180% RVOL)
  • Key Times: High 10:22 ET, Support test 12:05 ET

Trading Levels:

  • Intraday Range: $3.26–$3.59
  • Key Support: $3.54 (entry band), $3.28 (open)
  • Entry Zones: → $3.54 / $3.56

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 $3.94 | T2 $4.22 | T3 $4.55 | T4 $4.90 | T5 $5.30
  • 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: Earn, Head & Shoulders, Qualified levels $3.538–$3.562 / $3.940–$4.224
  • Volume: 1.43M shares, $5.1M dollar volume (180% RVOL)
  • Indicators: RSI 62, MACD flattening up, OBV constructive, above VWAP
  • Pattern: Head & Shoulders (daily / 60m)
  • Catalyst: AI drug-discovery tape + next earnings window Nov 4, 2026; Genentech option momentum from Q2


🔟 $LVWR (LiveWire Group, Inc.) | 🏍️ Consumer Cyclical / Recreational Vehicles

Current Status:

  • Price: $1.41 (+15.57%)
  • Float: 18.4M
  • Volume: 74.3K (165% RVOL)
  • Key Times: High 14:50 ET, Support test 11:35 ET

Trading Levels:

  • Intraday Range: $1.22–$1.41
  • Key Support: $1.28 (overnight), $1.22 (day base)
  • Entry Zones: → $1.34 / $1.41

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 $1.55 | T2 $1.68 | T3 $1.85 | T4 $2.05 | T5 $2.30
  • 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: Monitor, Head & Shoulders, AH +1.8%
  • Volume: 74.3K shares, $0.10M dollar volume (165% RVOL)
  • Indicators: RSI 67, MACD curling up, OBV improving, above VWAP
  • Pattern: Head & Shoulders (daily)
  • Catalyst: Electric motorcycle / Harley-linked EV tape riding Thursday risk-on rebound — session momentum Sep 17, 2026

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