U.S. Pre-Market | Nasdaq rises by 1.37%, semiconductor and popular stock Freight Tech surges over 60% leading market trends

Market Overview

▪ On November 19, the three major U.S. stock indexes rose collectively before the market opened, with the Nasdaq Composite Index performing the best, up 1.37%; the S&P 500 Index rose 0.86%; and the Dow Jones Industrial Average increased by 0.25%.

▪ As of the time of writing, there were 2,841 stocks rising, 2,218 stocks falling, and 2,579 stocks flat in the U.S. stock market. Overall, bullish sentiment dominated the market, with a strong willingness for capital inflow, driving overall sector activity.

Sector Performance

▪ The semiconductor sector strengthened before the market opened, primarily driven by sustained high demand for AI, with capital clearly favoring the technology growth track. Mainstream companies generally recorded gains, and leading firms within the sector performed steadily, boosting technology sentiment.

▪ The internet content and information sector showed divergence, with significant fluctuations among mid-cap stocks. Google's (specific data not provided) substantial rise positively impacted the overall sector, but performance varied among individual stocks, with capital favoring leading and innovative growth companies.

▪ The automotive manufacturing sector experienced overall consolidation, with support from new energy themes, but liquidity was relatively low, and the market remained cautious in the short term, with future direction yet to be clarified.

Macroeconomic Background

▪ From a macro perspective, the U.S. CPI annual rate rose to 3%, reflecting increased inflationary pressure, which has some impact on expectations for Federal Reserve policy.

▪ The September Markit Manufacturing and Services PMIs remained in the expansion range, indicating resilient economic momentum and showing support for the U.S. fundamentals.

▪ Annualized existing home sales stood at 4.06 million units, with consumer demand stabilizing.

▪ Meanwhile, the University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index declined, and the market should continue to monitor the Federal Reserve's subsequent policies and changes in consumer confidence and their impact on sentiment.

Popular Stocks

▪ Freight Tech (FRGT.US) surged 60.61% before the market opened, with a trading volume of $115 million, becoming the most notable hotspot in today's market. Capital is highly focused on the logistics technology sector, boosting the activity of related companies within the sector.

▪ Kazia Therapeutics (KZIA.US) also performed strongly, rising 43.92%, with a trading volume of $153 million, indicating that the pharmaceutical and biotechnology theme is favored by capital.

▪ Safe & Green (SGBX.US) rose 24.90% before the market opened, with a trading volume of $7.2 million; EPWK (EPWK.US) increased by 24.64%, with a trading volume of $6.5 million; Cheer (CHR.US) rose 16.14%, with a trading volume of $0.4 million.

▪ Although there are no significant news releases for the above stocks, their substantial gains and active trading indicate that short-term speculative funds and thematic investments are driving market trends, with hot money flowing into high-volatility and high-growth niche targets.

Market Trading Volume TOP10

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