--- title: "Pre-market hot trades in US stocks: iTonic up 8.11% in pre-market; Applied Materials down 3.50% in pre-market" type: "News" locale: "en" url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/294193589.md" description: "iTonic pre-market rose 8.11%; Applied Materials pre-market fell 3.50%; T3 Defense pre-market rose 55.35%; Autonomix Medical pre-market rose 51.64%; Star Fashion Culture pre-market rose 44.35%" datetime: "2026-07-29T10:47:55.000Z" locales: - [zh-CN](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/294193589.md) - [en](https://longbridge.com/en/news/294193589.md) - [zh-HK](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/294193589.md) --- # Pre-market hot trades in US stocks: iTonic up 8.11% in pre-market; Applied Materials down 3.50% in pre-market **Pre-market Hot Trades in US Stocks** iTonic, up 8.11% in pre-market trading, has no significant news recently. The trading is active with clear capital flow, and considering the sector and industry trends, the stock shows significant volatility, with specific reasons needing further observation. Applied Materials is down 3.50% in pre-market trading. Based on recent key news: 1. On July 28, the market expressed concerns about the progress of domestic DUV equipment in China, which may weaken Applied Materials' position in the Chinese market. Chinese companies plan to produce DUV lithography machines, potentially reducing reliance on Western equipment, leading to a decline in Applied Materials' stock price. 2. On July 28, Applied Materials is facing investigations from the U.S. Department of Justice and SEC regarding allegations of unauthorized shipments to Chinese semiconductor manufacturers, which could lead to heavy fines or export restrictions, increasing pressure on the stock price. 3. On July 27, HSBC raised the target price for Applied Materials due to expectations of a strong semiconductor equipment market, but this was not enough to offset the impact of other negative factors on the stock price. The semiconductor industry faces heightened risks from U.S.-China technology competition. **Top Gainers in Pre-market US Stocks** T3 Defense is up 55.35% in pre-market trading. Based on recent key news: 1. On July 29, T3 Defense surged 81.56% during the day, driven by both technical and fundamental factors. The company completed a 1-for-125 reverse stock split, reducing the float to 1.12 million shares, triggering a technical squeeze. Meanwhile, the Project 35 initiative in the anti-drone technology field made operational progress and achieved contract delivery, with X S.E. Security and Defense Ltd. acquiring a 16.67% stake in exchange for Project 35 equity, boosting market confidence. 2. On July 28, T3 Defense's subsidiary completed the delivery of an automated composite production line, expanding its influence in the high-demand anti-drone technology sector. SEC Schedule 13D filings show that X S.E. Security and Defense Ltd. acquired a 16.67% stake in the company, further enhancing investor interest. 3. On July 28, T3 Defense's stock price rose 130.76% to $30.23, reflecting the market's positive response to the strategic investment and technological progress. The demand for anti-drone technology is growing, and the market is active. Autonomix Medical is up 51.64% in pre-market trading. Based on recent key news: 1. On July 29, Autonomix Medical is facing serious financial performance issues. Despite low levels of debt, the lack of revenue and negative cash flow negatively impacts its valuation. Technical analysis shows some momentum in the short term, but a long-term downward trend remains. Positive trial results provide potential opportunities but are insufficient to offset significant financial challenges. The medical technology industry is under financial pressure Star Fashion Culture pre-market rose by 44.35%. Based on recent key news: 2. On July 28, Star Fashion Culture's CFO Zhang Pingting reported the indirect purchase of 2 million Class B common shares at a price of $1.30 per share. This move increased her indirect holdings to 2,032,500 shares, demonstrating internal confidence in the stock and driving the share price up. 3. On July 28, the company held a special shareholders' meeting, strengthening the company's equity base and raising operational funds through the issuance of offshore unregistered stocks, without relying on the U.S. public market. This initiative enhanced market confidence in the company's financial stability, further driving the share price up. 4. On July 29, Star Fashion Culture's stock has fallen 95.07% over the past 12 months, with the current trading price close to the 52-week low. Despite the weak long-term performance, recent positive news and internal buying behavior have led investors to expect a short-term rebound, resulting in a significant rise in the stock price. 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