--- title: "Pre-market hot trades in US stocks: ASTS down 3% in pre-market trading: Launch setbacks lead to supply-demand imbalance, rating maintained at Hold" type: "News" locale: "en" url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/296224466.md" description: "AST SpaceMobile pre-market down 3.01%; Xos pre-market up 126.61%; Profusa pre-market up 107.51%; Weibus pre-market up 65.51%" datetime: "2026-08-18T11:58:38.000Z" locales: - [zh-CN](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/296224466.md) - [en](https://longbridge.com/en/news/296224466.md) - [zh-HK](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/296224466.md) generator: "portal-rs" --- # Pre-market hot trades in US stocks: ASTS down 3% in pre-market trading: Launch setbacks lead to supply-demand imbalance, rating maintained at Hold **Pre-market Hot Trades in US Stocks** AST SpaceMobile is down 3.01% in pre-market trading. Based on recent news, 1. On August 15, analysts maintained a hold rating on AST SpaceMobile, not including it in the recommended buy list. Analysts believe there are five other stocks with greater investment value, which may lead to a lack of investor confidence and a drop in stock price. 2. On August 17, the company's management stated that as high-density orbital coverage is achieved, capital intensity will normalize. Nevertheless, the risk of rapid evolution in satellite hardware still exists, which may affect investors' expectations for the company's long-term development, leading to stock price volatility. 3. On August 18, major launch alternatives faced setbacks, exacerbating the imbalance between supply and demand in the market. Launch issues from companies like Blue Origin, ULA, and Ariane 6 may impact AST SpaceMobile's satellite deployment plans, increasing market uncertainty and causing stock prices to drop. The satellite launch market faces an imbalance in supply and demand, increasing risks. **Top Gainers in Pre-market US Stocks** Xos is up 126.61% in pre-market trading. Based on recent key news: 1. On August 17, Xos announced a contract with the U.S. Air Force to develop and deliver deployable mobile charging solutions. This contract marks Xos's entry into the defense market, significantly boosting stock prices. Source: Dow Jones Newswires 2. On August 17, Xos plans to assemble and integrate new mobile battery storage systems at its Byrdstown, Tennessee plant to meet Air Force needs. This news further enhances market confidence in Xos's future growth. Source: Dow Jones Newswires 3. On August 17, Xos released a related announcement via GlobeNewswire, highlighting its innovative capabilities in electrification support equipment and vehicles, attracting investor attention. Source: Public Technologies The trend of electrification drives overall industry growth. Profusa is up 107.51% in pre-market trading. Based on recent key news: 1. On August 12, HRT Financial purchased 5,585 shares of Profusa's common stock at a price of $0.96 per share. Subsequently, on August 13, it sold 42,411 shares at a price of $0.89 per share. This trading activity has drawn market attention, driving stock prices up. Source: Public Technologies 2. On August 14, Profusa announced a delay in submitting its quarterly report but expects no significant changes to operational results. This news stabilized investor sentiment, further supporting the rise in stock prices. Source: Public Technologies On August 18, Profusa collaborated with the University of Leeds to advance the commercialization of digital organizational biosensors. This move demonstrates the company's innovation capabilities in technology and enhances market confidence. Source: Public Technologies. Technological innovation drives stock price increase and boosts market confidence. Microbus pre-market rose 65.51%. Based on recent key news: 1. On August 15, Microbus announced it raised $1.8 million through a private placement to develop the AI wearable robot project Orchestra. This project utilizes NVIDIA Jetson technology and aims to create a portable AI hub. This news drove the stock price to surge over 131% during trading. 2. On August 15, the company's chairman Zheng Jiahua participated in the subscription, boosting market confidence and further driving up the stock price. 3. On August 15, Microbus plans to collaborate with warehouse automation companies, expecting a complete deployment to generate approximately $5 million in gross profit, and the market is optimistic about this prospect. 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