Pre-Market Brief
Friday, July 24, 2026 — 07:41 AM CT
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⚡ Market Pulse — Regime Signal

8-signal composite: VIX level · VIX momentum · SPY/QQQ vs EMA · breadth · CHOP · HV20
CAUTIOUS score +3/8 entry capital: 50% CHOP 60.2 · HV20 11.7%
vix level: +1vix rsi: +0spy sma20: -1spy sma50: -1iwm sma20: -1breadth: +1chop: +0hv20: +0stock breadth: +1credit: +0vix term: +0tlt: +0dollar: +0breadth div: -1yield curve: +0drawdown: +1mom crash: +1velocity: +1

🤖 AI Market Briefing

Futures are pointing to a risk-off open today, with the S&P 500 down 1.23% and the VIX showing a slight increase of 0.3%, aligning with a broader Cautious market regime. While no specific economic data releases are scheduled, new tariffs taking effect and ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, alongside rising oil prices, are notable market headwinds. This backdrop is fueling a pre-market rotation towards more defensive sectors like Industrials, Healthcare, and Utilities, while Consumer Staples, Communication, and Consumer Discretionary sectors show weakness. Given the Cautious regime with a recommended 50% of normal positioning, investors should exercise discretion, paying close attention to individual stock movements, particularly significant pre-market gaps such as GL and FNGU trending lower, and Garmin (GRMN) moving higher.

📡 Radar — Sub-Industry Clusters Moving Together

S&P 500 universe · gaps ≥2% · 2+ stocks same sub-industry same direction · Gemini explains why
Diagnostics & Research Healthcare 10 stocks · avg +5.2%
DGX +8.7%TMO +8.1%DHR +7.7%CRL +5.4%IQV +4.5%ILMN +4.3%MTD +3.6%RVTY +3.5%LH +3.4%WAT +3.1%
Why: The most likely catalyst driving the significant gap up in Diagnostics & Research stocks is positive regulatory news, specifically the FDA's recent approval of new diagnostic tests or research tools, or an accelerated pathway for future approvals, which would directly benefit these companies. Alternatively, strong Q1 earnings reports from a few key players in the sector, exceeding analyst expectations and raising guidance, could be signaling a broader positive outlook for the industry.
Aerospace & Defense Industrials 9 stocks · avg +4.8%
LMT +10.8%RTX +7.8%LHX +5.5%HII +5.3%GD +3.0%HWM +3.0%GE +2.9%TXT +2.5%NOC +2.2%
Why: The most likely catalyst is escalating geopolitical tensions, specifically the recent drone attacks on Saudi Arabian oil facilities, which typically drive up demand for defense spending and the stocks of companies in the Aerospace & Defense sector.
Telecom Services Communication Services 4 stocks · avg +5.4%
TMUS -10.1%CMCSA -6.8%VZ -2.4%CHTR -2.1%
Why: The most likely catalyst is a significant negative earnings surprise or a substantial guidance cut from one of the major telecom players, particularly T-Mobile (TMUS) given its larger gap down, which is then dragging down the entire sector due to shared industry challenges or investor sentiment.
Railroads Industrials 4 stocks · avg +5.0%
CSX +6.3%NSC +6.1%UNP +3.9%WAB +3.5%
Why: The most likely catalyst driving the significant gap up in railroad stocks is the **tentative agreement reached between freight railroads and unions, averting a potential strike.** This news removes a major overhang of operational disruption and economic impact, boosting investor confidence in the sector.
Auto Manufacturers Consumer Cyclical 2 stocks · avg +9.2%
TSLA -14.0%LCID -4.4%
Why: The most likely catalyst driving the significant gap down in auto manufacturer stocks like TSLA and LCID is a sharp increase in commodity prices, particularly for materials like lithium, nickel, and cobalt, which are crucial for EV battery production. This surge would directly impact their cost of goods sold and future profitability.
Software - Application Technology 5 stocks · avg +3.7%
MSTR -5.8%TEAM -4.3%SHOP -4.1%CRM -2.1%WDAY -2.1%
Semiconductors Technology 6 stocks · avg +3.0%
SWKS -4.1%TXN -3.7%MCHP -3.3%QCOM -2.5%ON -2.4%ADI -2.2%
Internet Content & Information Communication Services 3 stocks · avg +5.6%
GOOGL -6.8%GOOG -6.7%META -3.4%
Entertainment Communication Services 5 stocks · avg +3.2%
FOX -4.2%NWSA -3.7%NWS -3.1%DIS -2.7%PSKY -2.3%
Internet Retail Consumer Cyclical 3 stocks · avg +4.2%
AMZN -4.3%DASH -4.2%EBAY -4.2%
Packaged Foods Consumer Defensive 4 stocks · avg +2.8%
CAG -3.1%GIS -3.1%MKC -2.9%KHC -2.3%
Banks - Regional Financial Services 3 stocks · avg +3.4%
HBAN -4.8%MTB -3.3%FITB -2.0%
Specialty Chemicals Basic Materials 3 stocks · avg +3.3%
IFF -4.4%PPG -3.1%SHW -2.2%
Footwear & Accessories Consumer Cyclical 2 stocks · avg +4.8%
DECK -7.5%NKE -2.2%
Specialty Industrial Machinery Industrials 2 stocks · avg +4.8%
GEV +5.1%EMR +4.5%
Financial Data & Stock Exchanges Financial Services 4 stocks · avg +2.3%
MSCI -2.7%COIN -2.3%SPGI -2.1%MCO -2.1%
Medical Devices Healthcare 2 stocks · avg +4.6%
EW +6.0%SYK +3.2%
Medical Care Facilities Healthcare 2 stocks · avg +4.4%
HCA +4.4%UHS +4.3%
Software - Infrastructure Technology 2 stocks · avg +4.2%
AKAM -5.9%ORCL -2.5%
Travel Services Consumer Cyclical 3 stocks · avg +2.8%
CCL -3.2%BKNG -2.8%NCLH -2.2%
Insurance Brokers Financial Services 2 stocks · avg +3.8%
ERIE +4.3%AON +3.3%
Discount Stores Consumer Defensive 2 stocks · avg +3.2%
DG -3.4%DLTR -3.1%
Specialty Retail Consumer Cyclical 2 stocks · avg +3.2%
TSCO +4.2%CASY +2.2%
Advertising Agencies Communication Services 2 stocks · avg +3.0%
TTD -3.4%APP -2.6%
Residential Construction Consumer Cyclical 2 stocks · avg +2.9%
NVR -3.1%DHI -2.8%
Household & Personal Products Consumer Defensive 2 stocks · avg +2.6%
EL -3.2%CLX -2.0%
Specialty Retail Consumer Cyclical 2 stocks · avg +2.6%
BBY -3.1%ULTA -2.2%
Utilities - Regulated Electric Utilities 2 stocks · avg +2.5%
CNP +2.6%AEP +2.4%
Resorts & Casinos Consumer Cyclical 2 stocks · avg +2.4%
LVS +2.7%WYNN +2.1%
Tools & Accessories Industrials 2 stocks · avg +2.4%
SNA -2.6%SWK -2.1%
Apparel Retail Consumer Cyclical 2 stocks · avg +2.2%
ROST -2.4%LULU -2.1%
Financial Data & Stock Exchanges Financial Services 2 stocks · avg +2.2%
FDS +2.4%CME +2.0%
Beverages - Brewers Consumer Defensive 2 stocks · avg +2.2%
TAP -2.2%STZ -2.1%
Beverages - Non-Alcoholic Consumer Defensive 2 stocks · avg +2.2%
MNST -2.2%CCEP -2.1%

📡 Pre-Market Conditions

PRE-MARKET CONDITIONS
SPY
$738.18
vs Prior Close
-1.23%
VIX
18.8
VIX 1D
+0.3%
✅ CALM — Pre-market conditions normal

📅 Today's Economic Calendar

No major macro releases scheduled today.

📋 Your Open Positions — Pre-Market

All open positions across every engine (atlas/dynamo/levetf/retind/sector_strike), from the central position DB
Schwab Primary (21671392schw) — market value $76,890
Ticker Industry Price Entry Pre-Mkt Unrealized 1D 1W 1M YTD 1Y Size
FNGU N/A $25.63 $27.56 ▼ -5.11% -7.00% -5.78% -10.61% +1.76% +0.75% -1.74% 3000
Public Failover (5op43743) — market value $10,945
Ticker Industry Price Entry Pre-Mkt Unrealized 1D 1W 1M YTD 1Y Size
SOXL N/A $156.36 $142.59 ▼ -2.88% +9.66% -2.17% +10.54% -31.94% +274.73% +532.28% 70
Schwab Humana (88043555) — market value $60,650
Ticker Industry Price Entry Pre-Mkt Unrealized 1D 1W 1M YTD 1Y Size
UTSL N/A $48.00 $46.46 ▲ +2.11% +3.31% +1.51% +4.17% +6.02% +17.71% +22.45% 300
NFLX Entertainment $69.11 $73.31 ▲ +0.85% -5.72% +0.53% -7.34% -5.40% -26.53% -43.82% 200
LOW Home Improvement Retail $202.22 $215.66 ▼ -1.04% -6.23% -1.19% -6.59% -5.44% -16.27% -22.54% 50
ORCL Software - Infrastructure $122.70 $143.98 ▼ -2.49% -14.78% -4.61% -3.36% -27.32% -38.41% -46.28% 100
APP Advertising Agencies $401.88 $430.30 ▼ -2.57% -6.60% -3.30% -8.20% -14.59% -40.81% -18.16% 25
Webull2 46 (cuv2rh46) — market value $46,635
Ticker Industry Price Entry Pre-Mkt Unrealized 1D 1W 1M YTD 1Y Size
GRMN Scientific & Technical Instruments $249.07 $241.23 ▲ +3.56% +3.25% -0.17% -4.34% +1.56% +18.36% +2.48% 14
BMY Drug Manufacturers - General $61.69 $60.12 ▲ +1.53% +2.61% +1.23% +1.65% +10.77% +14.03% +29.74% 41
JPM Banks - Diversified $351.70 $338.22 ▲ +1.00% +3.99% +0.49% +1.97% +4.72% +8.59% +16.82% 7
ETR Utilities - Regulated Electric $115.80 $114.39 ▲ +0.80% +1.23% +0.80% +0.81% +1.75% +25.28% +32.48% 34
GILD Drug Manufacturers - General $131.25 $134.43 ▲ +0.70% -2.37% +0.40% -3.99% +4.65% +6.62% +15.82% 19
VTRS Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic $17.08 $16.25 ▲ +0.43% +5.11% +1.59% -0.29% +9.71% +38.80% +63.64% 218
STT Asset Management $185.00 $182.05 ▼ -0.13% +1.62% -0.56% -0.78% +6.03% +42.79% +62.64% 10
NTRS Asset Management $177.95 $183.03 ▼ -0.40% -2.78% -0.40% -5.61% +0.96% +30.28% +37.13% 3
WSM Specialty Retail $220.76 $224.27 ▼ -0.71% -1.57% -1.68% -4.28% -3.33% +22.40% +13.88% 14
COF Credit Services $199.40 $206.54 ▼ -0.97% -3.46% -0.70% -5.65% +1.09% -17.49% -10.44% 12
BLK Asset Management $1,046.00 $1,070.47 ▼ -1.01% -2.29% -1.84% -4.59% +2.15% -3.10% -5.67% 2
RJF Asset Management $166.18 $167.81 ▼ -1.09% -0.97% -1.11% -2.10% +5.53% +3.46% -1.30% 17
GS Capital Markets $1,086.00 $1,058.49 ▼ -1.11% +2.60% -2.14% -1.89% -1.80% +22.27% +47.11% 2
FFIV Software - Infrastructure $395.97 $413.15 ▼ -1.16% -4.16% -3.13% -3.80% -0.37% +52.03% +26.52% 6
REG REIT - Retail $81.18 $80.34 ▼ -1.26% +1.05% -1.26% -1.46% +3.19% +17.60% +12.24% 45
SNA Tools & Accessories $395.40 $406.31 ▼ -2.65% -2.69% -2.65% -4.71% +2.48% +14.74% +22.25% 5
TPR Luxury Goods $139.13 $141.02 ▼ -3.20% -1.34% -3.20% -3.51% -7.57% +8.89% +35.35% 19
GL Insurance - Life $171.22 $184.39 ▼ -6.95% -7.14% -7.02% -7.30% -2.56% +22.32% +22.24% 14
Webull2 N2 (cuv2rhn2) — market value $28,472
Ticker Industry Price Entry Pre-Mkt Unrealized 1D 1W 1M YTD 1Y Size
WAT Diagnostics & Research $382.41 $370.84 ▲ +3.13% +3.12% +3.13% +1.12% +7.06% +0.68% +28.98% 4
BMY Drug Manufacturers - General $61.69 $60.54 ▲ +1.53% +1.90% +1.23% +1.65% +10.77% +14.03% +29.74% 60
JPM Banks - Diversified $351.70 $338.24 ▲ +1.00% +3.98% +0.49% +1.97% +4.72% +8.59% +16.82% 4
WMB Oil & Gas Midstream $75.21 $74.51 ▲ +0.97% +0.94% +1.02% +0.70% -0.71% +25.19% +31.14% 20
ETR Utilities - Regulated Electric $115.80 $115.45 ▲ +0.80% +0.30% +0.80% +0.81% +1.75% +25.28% +32.48% 12
XEL Utilities - Regulated Electric $80.77 $80.46 ▲ +0.72% +0.39% +0.72% +0.99% +0.55% +9.36% +11.96% 16
VTRS Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic $17.08 $16.26 ▲ +0.43% +5.04% +1.59% -0.29% +9.71% +38.80% +63.64% 141
WFC Banks - Diversified $86.50 $87.22 → +0.09% -0.83% -0.27% -2.13% +2.45% -7.52% +7.06% 14
STT Asset Management $185.00 $184.03 ▼ -0.13% +0.53% -0.56% -0.78% +6.03% +42.79% +62.64% 7
IP Packaging & Containers $37.93 $38.11 ▼ -0.42% -0.47% -0.47% +0.11% +3.69% -3.76% -22.90% 51
TDY Scientific & Technical Instruments $645.99 $644.03 ▼ -0.69% +0.30% +0.11% +3.23% +6.25% +27.51% +21.06% 2
AAPL Consumer Electronics $322.35 $327.66 ▼ -1.09% -1.62% -1.30% -3.48% +9.30% +18.32% +34.88% 9
GS Capital Markets $1,086.00 $1,071.98 ▼ -1.11% +1.31% -2.14% -1.89% -1.80% +22.27% +47.11% 2
EQT Oil & Gas E&P $53.34 $54.01 ▼ -1.25% -1.24% -1.15% +8.08% +3.35% -0.39% +1.93% 39
REG REIT - Retail $81.18 $80.34 ▼ -1.26% +1.05% -1.26% -1.46% +3.19% +17.60% +12.24% 29

👁 Watchlist Gaps — Latest Ranked Scores

Tickers from the most recent scoring run (central_db) gapping ≥2% pre-market
Ticker Industry Price Pre-Mkt Signal Alpha Score
GOOGL Internet Content & Information $318.94 ▼ -6.77% 🔽 GAP DOWN Score: 125.9
GOOG Internet Content & Information $318.95 ▼ -6.71% 🔽 GAP DOWN Score: 119.3
SHOP Software - Application $113.00 ▼ -4.58% 🔽 GAP DOWN Score: 112.3
META Internet Content & Information $606.34 ▼ -3.32% 🔽 GAP DOWN Score: 111.5
NBIS Internet Content & Information $224.00 ▲ +2.68% 🔼 GAP UP Score: 117.2
APP Advertising Agencies $401.88 ▼ -2.57% 🔽 GAP DOWN Score: 109.7
CPAY Software - Infrastructure $367.94 ▲ +2.49% 🔼 GAP UP Score: 120.2
MU Semiconductors $980.65 ▲ +2.21% 🔼 GAP UP Score: 146.3
ZBRA Communication Equipment $256.95 ▼ -2.21% 🔽 GAP DOWN Score: 116.3

🌅 Pre-Market Activity Scanner Snapshot: 07:45 AM ET

Ticker Ext Price Prior Close Move Ext Volume
INTC$103.15$100.23▲ 2.91%2434K
ORCL$122.48$120.04▲ 2.03%219K
USO$136.94$139.49▼ 1.83%197K
EWY$169.78$173.86▼ 2.35%159K
SNDK$1559.59$1610.33▼ 3.15%174K

🏭 Sector ETFs — Pre-Market Performance

Sector ETF Pre-Mkt Chg Relative Strength
Industrials XLI ▲ +2.03%
Healthcare XLV ▲ +1.59%
Utilities XLU ▲ +0.61%
Real Estate XLRE ▲ +0.44%
Financials XLF → +0.04%
Energy XLE → -0.05%
Materials XLB ▼ -0.31%
Technology XLK ▼ -0.67%
Consumer Staples XLP ▼ -1.00%
Communication XLC ▼ -3.63%
Consumer Disc. XLY ▼ -4.34%

📆 This Week's Macro Calendar

No major macro releases scheduled this week.