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TL;DR: U.S. markets are closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, but global tech sentiment has turned sharply bearish as fresh tariff threats against major trading partners trigger an international sell-off in semiconductor futures.
Pre-market data as of: January 19 at 08:12 AM EST*
*Note: Live pre-market data is still propagating; showing global proxy and futures activity.
—Charlie F.
🟢 TOP GAINERS
Super Micro Computer (SMCI) - $32.64 | +10.94%
Price Action: 1.2x Avg (vs 30-day)
RSI Momentum: Data N/A*
Insight: Renewed momentum in AI server demand and positive supply chain reports regarding liquid cooling adoption.
Micron Technology (MU) - $362.75 | +7.76%
Price Action: 1.3x Avg (vs 30-day)
RSI Momentum: Data N/A*
Insight: Investor confidence surged following a reported $8M insider buy and rising HBM4 memory demand.
Intel Corporation (INTC) - $47.27 | +7.30%
Price Action: 1.1x Avg (vs 30-day)
RSI Momentum: Data N/A*
Insight: Improving technical sentiment as Wall Street reassesses the long-term value of the Intel Foundry turnaround.
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) - $220.98 | +6.40%
Price Action: 1.0x Avg (vs 30-day)
RSI Momentum: Data N/A*
Insight: Chipmakers continue to lead the broader tech rally as Blackwell production cycles remain under scrutiny.
Arista Networks (ANET) - $129.93 | +5.27%
Price Action: 0.9x Avg (vs 30-day)
RSI Momentum: Data N/A*
Insight: Networking infrastructure remains a "picks and shovels" favorite for hyperscale AI cluster expansion.
*No Guessing: If specific metrics (like RSI) aren't available, we add "Data N/A" rather than estimating.
🔴 TOP LOSERS
Adobe Inc. (ADBE) - $296.12 | -2.62%
Price Action: 1.1x Avg (vs 30-day)
RSI Momentum: Data N/A*
Insight: Lingering concerns regarding the pace of GenAI monetization for creative software continue to drive valuation adjustments.
Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) - $322.08 | -2.40%
Price Action: 0.8x Avg (vs 30-day)
RSI Momentum: Data N/A*
Insight: International listings slid after reports of proposed U.S. tariffs on European allies sparked fears of retaliatory tech regulation.
NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) - $182.13 | -2.20%
Price Action: 1.0x Avg (vs 30-day)
RSI Momentum: 52.57 ⚖️
Insight: Chip stocks are under pressure as the market digests geopolitical friction and the potential for new export restrictions on high-end hardware.
Microsoft Corp. (MSFT) - $449.74 | -2.20%
Price Action: 0.7x Avg (vs 30-day)
RSI Momentum: Data N/A*
Insight: Short-term volatility hit MSFT futures despite high-conviction buy ratings and a $675 price target from Jefferies.
Salesforce, Inc. (CRM) - $228.15 | -7.07%
Price Action: 1.4x Avg (vs 30-day)
RSI Momentum: Data N/A*
Insight: Major institutional rotation out of enterprise SaaS as investors pivot toward semiconductor hardware and data center infrastructure.
*No Guessing: If specific metrics (like RSI) aren't available, we add "Data N/A" rather than estimating.
Quick Guide
Price Action:
Today’s trading activity is X.X times higher than the stock’s average daily activity over the past 30 trading days.
Relative Strength Index (RSI):
🐻 Bearish (0-44) = Weak momentum; Sellers in control
⚖️ Neutral (45-64) = No clear momentum; Rallies tend to fade
🐂 Bullish (55-69) = Buyers in control; Healthy uptrend
⚠️ Overbrought (70+) = Strong momentum but higher pullback risk
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