--- title: "Pre-market hot trades in US stocks: IonQ pre-market down 5.18%; Credo Tech pre-market down 5.05%" type: "News" locale: "en" url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/296214045.md" description: "IonQ pre-market down 5.18%; Credo Tech pre-market down 5.05%; Xos pre-market up 106.18%; Profusa pre-market up 95.28%; Singularity Future Tech pre-market up 58.50%" datetime: "2026-08-18T10:28:47.000Z" locales: - [zh-CN](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/296214045.md) - [en](https://longbridge.com/en/news/296214045.md) - [zh-HK](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/296214045.md) --- # Pre-market hot trades in US stocks: IonQ pre-market down 5.18%; Credo Tech pre-market down 5.05% **Pre-market Hot Trades in US Stocks** IonQ pre-market down 5.18%. Based on recent key news: 1. On August 17, technology stocks pulled back as investors worried about excessive AI spending, soaring valuations, and geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran. Nevertheless, Wall Street analysts remain optimistic about several AI-related companies, supporting long-term demand. Such macro factors led to a decline in IonQ's stock price. Source: MarketBeat 2. On August 15, the Federal Trade Commission prematurely terminated its review of IonQ's proposed acquisition of SkyWater Technologies. This move is seen as support for IonQ's expansion of quantum chip manufacturing capabilities, but it failed to immediately boost the stock price. Source: MarketBeat 3. On August 15, analysts noted that IonQ was not included in the top recommended stocks list, despite its rating being a moderate buy. This information may affect investor confidence, leading to stock price fluctuations. Source: MarketBeat The competition in the quantum computing industry is intensifying, necessitating attention to risks. Credo Tech pre-market down 5.05%. Based on recent news, 1. On August 18, Credo Tech's non-GAAP gross margin guidance showed signs of compression, expected to be between 64% and 66%, reflecting the company's fierce pricing and market competition from semiconductor companies like Marvell, Broadcom, and Astera Labs in the high-speed connectivity solutions market, leading to a decline in stock price. 2. On August 18, Credo Tech's high valuation multiples and significant insider sales of over $130 million, with no corresponding insider purchases, further exacerbated the downside risk of the stock price. 3. On August 18, Credo Tech proposed an open small chip interconnect standard for AI systems. Although this innovation may have positive implications for the future, the market's short-term reaction was poor, leading to a decline in stock price. Industry competition is intensifying, and valuation pressures are becoming apparent. **Top Gainers in Pre-market US Stocks** Xos pre-market up 106.18%. Based on recent key news: 1. On August 17, Xos announced it had secured a prototype contract with the U.S. Air Force to develop and deliver deployable mobile charging systems. This move marks Xos's entry into the defense market, significantly boosting its stock price. Source: Dow Jones Newswires 2. On August 17, Xos stated it would adapt its Xos Hub mobile battery storage system to meet defense application needs and will assemble and integrate at its Byrdstown plant in Tennessee. This news further enhanced market confidence in its future growth. Source: Dow Jones Newswires 3. On August 17, Xos released related content through GlobeNewswire, emphasizing its innovative capabilities in electrification support equipment and vehicles, raising investor expectations for its technological prospects Source: Public Technologies The electric vehicle industry is growing rapidly, with strong policy support. Profusa pre-market rose 95.28%. Based on recent key news: 1. On August 13, HRT Financial, as a 10% shareholder of Profusa, conducted stock transactions, selling 42,411 shares at a price of $0.89 per share. This large-scale stock transaction may have sparked market interest in Profusa's stock, leading to price fluctuations. 2. On August 15, Profusa announced that its quarterly report would be delayed, but it is expected that operational results will not change significantly. This news may have alleviated market concerns about the company's financial condition, driving the stock price up. 3. On August 18, Profusa is commercializing digital organizational biosensors, despite undergoing corporate restructuring. This technological advancement may have enhanced investor confidence in the company's future growth potential, further driving the stock price up. The trend of integration between technology and the medical industry is evident. Singularity Future Tech pre-market rose 58.50%. Based on recent key news: 1. On August 18, Singularity Future Technology announced a securities purchase agreement with non-U.S. investors to sell 21,520,803 shares of common stock at a price of $1.394 per share, raising approximately $30 million. This move aims to enhance liquidity and support the company's plans, resulting in a significant increase in stock price. Source: SEC announcement 2. On August 18, the company's planned capital raise, once approved and completed, will strengthen its financial condition and demonstrate ongoing interest from foreign investors. This may change the company's shareholder structure and impact future corporate governance. Source: TipRanks 3. On August 17, Singularity Future Technology detailed the terms of this financing in documents submitted to the SEC, further enhancing market confidence in its future development. 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