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US stock futures traded mixed as Americans headed to the polls for the midterm elections, with investors also anticipating earnings from Advanced Micro Devices (AMD). Dow Jones futures declined 0.54%, while S&P 500 futures slipped 0.07%.
In contrast, Nasdaq-100 futures gained 0.38%, following volatility in chip stocks. Investors are closely monitoring election outcomes and ballot initiatives for potential policy implications across pharmaceuticals, housing, and AI data centers.
Meanwhile, the Labor Department’s upcoming Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) report is expected to provide further insights into US labor market conditions, including job openings, hiring, and employee resignations.
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Mercer International Inc. (MERC)
+102.75%
surged in pre-market trading to $0.24 per share after announcing a comprehensive recapitalization agreement that has received significant support from both noteholders and shareholders.
Backblaze, Inc. (BLZE)
+29.78%
climbed in pre-market trading to $9.85 per share following the announcement of its third-quarter 2026 financial results. The company reported 47% revenue growth in its B2 Cloud Storage business and 26% overall revenue growth for the quarter.
Harmonic Inc. (HLIT)
+16.32%
gained in pre-market trading, reaching $11.90 per share. The stock moved higher after the company filed an 8-K form with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Aehr Test Systems, Inc. (AEHR)
+6.94%
advanced in pre-market trading to $58.70 per share after reporting record first-quarter fiscal 2027 revenue of $33.0 million. The company also raised its full-year revenue outlook to $150 million, representing a threefold increase compared with fiscal 2026 revenue.
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📣 ANALYST UPGRADES & DOWNGRADES FRESH WALL STREET CALLS
HSBC turned bullish on Twilio Inc (TWLO),
upgrading the stock to HOLD
and assigning a $215 price target, representing potential upside of 3.56% from Monday's close.
First Carolina Financial Services Inc (FCBM)
has won the favor of David Bishop’s equity research team. The firm upgraded the shares from Market Perform to
OUTPERFORM
and moved its price target to $15, suggesting 14.94% additional upside for the stock.
Crowdstrike Holdings Inc (CRWD)
received an upgrade from analysts at Deutsche Bank, who also set their one-year price target on the stock to $300. They changed their rating on CRWD to
BUY
from Hold in a recently issued research note.
Raymond James reduced its rating on D.R. Horton Inc (DHI)
stock to UNDERPERFORM
from Market Perform.
B of A Securities analysts reduced their investment ratings, saying in research reports covered by the media that its rating for Once Upon A Farm PBC (OFRM)
has been changed to UNDERPERFORM
from Buy and the new price target is set at $10.
Analysts at B of A Securities downgraded Marvell Technology Inc (MRVL)
stock to NEUTRAL
from Buy, and the new price target is set at $225.
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🔍 LATEST INSIDER ACTIVITY EXECUTIVE BUYS & SELLS
Aspen Neuroscience, Inc (ASPE)
BUY
— 10% Owner, ARCH Venture Fund X, L.P. declared the purchase of shares taking place on Nov 02 '26 at $15 for some 1200000 shares. The transaction amount was around $18 million.
Dolphin Entertainment Inc (DLPN)
BUY
— Chief Executive Officer, O'Dowd William IV bought on Nov 02 '26 a total of 5000 shares at $0.99 on average. The purchase cost the insider an estimated $4,965.
CME Group Inc (CME)
SELL
— Sr MD Chief Commercial Officer, Winkler Julie announced the sale of shares taking place on Nov 02 '26 at $305.15 for some 10079 shares. The total came to more than $3.08 million.
Nurix Therapeutics Inc (NRIX)
SELL
— Chief Scientific Officer, Hansen Gwenn sold on Nov 02 '26 a total 1452 shares at $26.8 on average. The insider’s sale generated proceeds of almost $38,914.
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📊 EARNINGS TO WATCH TODAY
Top US earnings releases scheduled for today include Super Micro Computer Inc (SMCI). It will announce its September 2026 financial results. The company is expected to report earnings of $1.23 per share from revenues of $16.26B in the three-month period.
Analysts expect Advanced Micro Devices Inc (AMD) to report a net income (adjusted) of $1.94 per share when the company releases its quarterly results shortly. Revenue for the fiscal quarter ended September 2026 is predicted to come in at $13.09B.
Navitas Semiconductor Corp (NVTS), due to announce earnings after the market closes today, is expected to report earnings of -$0.04 per share on revenues of $13.5M for the recently concluded three-month period.
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That's it for today. Thanks for reading. Good luck out there!
Best Regards,
Stocks Telegraph Team
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