US PREMARKET ACTIONS: August 13, 2025

Futures Indices

• Dow Futures: +0.3%
• S&P 500 Futures: +0.2%
• Nasdaq 100 Futures: +0.3%
• US 10-year yield: 4.36%

Market Environment

US markets continue their climb this Wednesday, buoyed by hopes of monetary easing. On Tuesday, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at record highs, following inflation figures deemed "manageable."

July inflation came in broadly in line with expectations, but the core CPI (excluding energy and food) unexpectedly accelerated year-on-year, posting its biggest increase in six months. Nonetheless, investors remain confident in a rate cut as soon as September, with a probability estimated at 96.2%.

"Ironically, despite the market rally, some aspects of the report were concerning, especially the acceleration in core CPI," commented Henry Allen (Deutsche Bank).
"Tariffs are starting to be reflected in prices, with a sharp increase in appliances and tires," added Paul Donovan (UBS).

Today's economic calendar is light, but several Fed members (Goolsbee, Bostic) are scheduled to speak. The July PPI (producer price inflation) will be released tomorrow morning before the open.

Stocks to Watch

• Sapiens International (SPNS) +44.07%
  The Israeli tech group soars after being acquired by Advent for $2.5 billion.

• Webtoon (WBTN) +27.67%
  The stock jumps after striking a deal to stream Disney content on its app.

• Hudbay Minerals (HBM) +15.63%
  Secures a $600M investment from Mitsubishi for a 30% stake in the Copper World project.

• Venture Global (VG) +12.89%
  Wins its arbitration against Shell over an LNG contract dispute.

• Brinker International (EAT) +9.29%
  Results driven by the continued strong performance of Chili's, boosting quarterly revenue.

• HanesBrands (HBI) -3.56%
  The stock slips despite news of its acquisition by Gildan Activewear.

• Compass Therapeutics (CMPX) -1.26%
  Moderate decline following a $120M capital raise.

• CuriosityStream (CURI) -7.90%
  Declines after a secondary offering of $24.5M by an existing shareholder.

• Comstock (LODE) -16.89%
  Falls after pricing a $30M offering at a lower price.

• ProFrac (ACDC) -30.22%
  Sharp drop after announcing a $75M capital raise via a stock offering.

Have a great trading session!
Sylvain Mouilhaud: Stock Coach