Pre-market Hot Trades in US Stocks
Sony pre-market rose 3.05%. Based on recent news,
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On December 19, Sony Group announced the acquisition of a 41% stake in Peanuts Worldwide LLC for a total price of CAD 630 million. This acquisition will further promote the integration of the IP resources of &#34;Peanuts&#34; and enhance brand value. This news boosted market confidence and drove the stock price up.
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On December 20, Sony PlayStation announced the results of the 2025 Game Awards, where the PS5 exclusive new title &#34;Soul of the Mountain&#34; won 9 awards, becoming the biggest winner. Since its launch, the game has sold 3.3 million copies and received a perfect score from IGN. This news further strengthened investors' confidence in Sony's gaming business.
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On December 23, market research firm TrendForce lowered its growth expectations for the console market, predicting a growth rate of only 5.8% this year, down from the previous expectation of 9.7%. Nevertheless, Sony is buffering cost impacts by extending product lifecycles and locking in some inventory, demonstrating its robust position in the market. The overall performance of the gaming industry is strong, benefiting Sony's stock price.
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Top Gainers in Pre-market US Stocks
Syntec Optics, pre-market rose 56.35%, with no significant news recently. Trading is active, and capital flow is evident. Considering sector and industry trends, the stock shows significant volatility, and specific reasons need further observation.
reAlpha Tech pre-market rose 33.80%. Based on recent news,
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<li>On December 22, reAlpha Tech announced it had signed a final agreement to acquire Instamortgage. reAlpha Tech will acquire Instamortgage for USD 8.5 million, and this news significantly boosted the company's stock price. Source: Reuters The market reacted positively to the merger and acquisition news, driving the stock price up.</li>
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Cemtrex, pre-market rose 26.07%, with no significant news recently. Trading is active, and capital flow is evident. Considering sector and industry trends, the stock shows significant volatility, and specific reasons need further observation

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Sony pre-market up 3.05%; Syntec Optics pre-market up 56.35%; reAlpha Tech pre-market up 33.80%; Cemtrex pre-market up 26.07%

- Sony's shares increased by 3.05% following news of its acquisition of a 41% stake in Peanuts Holdings for CAD 630 million, enhancing its brand value and boosting market confidence.  
- Additionally, the success of PS5 exclusive "Soul of Mount Sheep," which won 9 awards and sold 3.3 million copies, further reinforced investor confidence in Sony's gaming business.  
- Despite a downward revision in console market growth expectations by TrendForce, Sony demonstrated resilience by managing product lifecycles and inventory effectively, benefiting from a strong overall gaming market.

Pre-market hot trades in US stocks: Sony acquires equity in Peanuts Comics, PS5 new title wins award boosting stock price up 3.05% pre-market