--- title: "Pre-market hot trades in US stocks: AutoZone up 4.54% pre-market; Mitsubishi UFJ Financial up 3.46% pre-market" type: "News" locale: "en" url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/293345093.md" description: "AutoZone pre-market up 4.54%; Mitsubishi UFJ Financial pre-market up 3.46%; KIDZ AI pre-market up 159.65%; Smart Logistics Global pre-market up 96.33%; Utz Brands pre-market up 88.72%" datetime: "2026-07-21T12:57:50.000Z" locales: - [zh-CN](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/293345093.md) - [en](https://longbridge.com/en/news/293345093.md) - [zh-HK](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/293345093.md) --- # Pre-market hot trades in US stocks: AutoZone up 4.54% pre-market; Mitsubishi UFJ Financial up 3.46% pre-market **Pre-market Hot Trades in US Stocks** AutoZone pre-market up 4.54%. Based on recent news, 1. On July 18, AutoZone released its second-quarter financial report, showing strong earnings performance. The report indicated that the company's revenue and profit in the second quarter exceeded market expectations, driving the stock price up. 2. On July 18, market analysts maintained a "Moderate Buy" rating for AutoZone. Nevertheless, top analysts believe there are five other stocks with greater investment value, which may affect the confidence of some investors. 3. On July 21, the market is focused on the upcoming employment report and the Federal Reserve's policy guidance. These macroeconomic factors may influence overall market sentiment, indirectly affecting AutoZone's stock price. The market is paying attention to the employment report and Federal Reserve policy. Mitsubishi UFJ Financial pre-market up 3.46%. Based on recent news, 1. On July 20, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial announced that it would participate in PT Danantara Investment Management's dollar bond issuance plan. This news boosted market confidence, driving the stock price up. 2. On July 20, market analysts maintained a "Moderate Buy" rating for Mitsubishi UFJ Financial but pointed out that there are other higher-quality investment options. This rating information had a positive impact on the stock price. 3. On July 20, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial released the latest company updates through PR Newswire, further enhancing investor confidence in the company. The overall market performance remained stable, with funds flowing into the financial sector. **Top Gainers in US Stocks Pre-market** KIDZ AI pre-market up 159.65%. Based on recent key news: 1. On July 21, KIDZ AI signed a $44.6 million AI computing service agreement with Canopy Wave. The agreement requires leasing 256 NVIDIA HGX B300 GPUs, with payments expected over the initial five years. This agreement significantly boosted the stock price. 2. On July 21, KIDZ AI issued a statement emphasizing that its financial condition may differ significantly from what is indicated in forward-looking statements. Nevertheless, the market remains optimistic about its future development, further driving the stock price up. Strong demand in the AI industry is pushing related companies' stock prices up. Smart Logistics Global pre-market up 96.33%. Based on recent news, 1. On July 21, Magnolia Oil & Gas Corp announced the pricing of its Class A common stock public offering, leading to a pre-market drop of 6.7% in stock price. This news raised market concerns about the company's future profitability, affecting the performance of related stocks. 2. On July 21, Zions Bancorporation's stock price fell 4.3% in pre-market trading after releasing second-quarter results. The performance was below expectations, leading investors to express concerns about the company's future growth prospects, resulting in a stock price decline 3. Smart Logistics Global pre-market rose 96.33%, indicating strong market interest and positive expectations for the company. The market holds an optimistic view on the logistics industry's prospects, with significant capital inflow. Utz Brands pre-market rose 88.72%. Based on recent key news: 1. On July 21, Utz Brands announced it would be acquired by Germany's Intersnack Group in a deal valued at approximately $2.9 billion. This transaction includes debt, with Intersnack set to acquire all outstanding shares of Utz Brands at a cash price of $14.25 per share, representing a 91.3% premium over Utz's last closing price. This news drove Utz Brands' stock price up approximately 88.72% in pre-market trading. Source: Reuters 2. On July 21, descendants of Utz Brands' founding family will continue to hold shares, and after the transaction is completed, Dylan Lissette will become the Executive Chairman of Utz. This news further stabilized market confidence in the company's future management. Source: Business Wire 3. On July 21, market news confirmed that Utz Brands will be privatized at a cash price of $14.25 per share, with the transaction expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2026. This news enhanced investors' expectations for the completion of the deal. Source: Market news indicates accelerated industry consolidation and significant capital inflow ### Related Stocks - [AZO.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/AZO.US.md) - [MUFG.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/MUFG.US.md) - [KIDZ.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/KIDZ.US.md) - [SLGB.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/SLGB.US.md) - [UTZ.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/UTZ.US.md) ## Related News & Research - [AutoZone, Inc. $AZO is Evercore Wealth Management LLC's 10th Largest Position](https://longbridge.com/en/news/294050017.md) - [MUFG Innovation Partners takes stake in private markets data platform Arch Labs](https://longbridge.com/en/news/294275048.md) - [Sei Investments Co. 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