Three very different stories, one very similar temptation: chasing the pop. We’ll break down what actually moved each name, where the hype usually cools off, and the simple levels to watch so you can take a smart bite without paying the headline tax.
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Futures at a Glance📈
Futures are edging higher after a strong start to February, with tech still setting the pace. A couple of big post-close jumps are keeping the AI mood upbeat, even as crypto weakness and last week’s metals whiplash linger. Now it’s back to earnings as traders look for proof the hype can pay the bills.
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What to Watch
Earnings (Premarket):
Merck & Company, Inc. [MRK]
Pfizer, Inc. [PFE]
Eaton Corporation, PLC [ETN]
TransDigm Group Incorporated [TDG]
Earnings (Aftermarket):
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. [AMD]
Amgen Inc. [AMGN]
Chubb Limited [CB]
Emerson Electric Company [EMR]
Economic Reports:
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S&P final U.S. services PMI (Jan): 9:45 am
ISM services (Jan): 10:00 am
Software
Palantir Gets A Gold Star and The Stock Does A Victory Lap
Palantir Technologies Inc (NASDAQ: PLTR) just got upgraded to Outperform, and the stock reacted like it found an espresso button labeled more please. When a well-known shop says you are a clear AI winner, momentum traders basically hear a dinner bell.
The feeling here is simple: business is accelerating, cash flow is improving, and the market loves a clean story it can repeat at parties. The not-so-fun part is the price tag, because this one already walks around like it knows it is popular.
So the move is not to chase the fireworks at the open. If you want in, wait for a calmer pullback or a boring day when nobody is screaming AI on TV. This is the kind of stock that can hand you a great week and then take it back in one headline.
My Take For You: Start small on dips, add only if it holds gains after the initial hype fades, and keep a tight leash if it starts giving back the pop.
My Verdict: Momentum-friendly, but treat it like a high-voltage tool. Useful, just do not grab it with wet hands.
Healthcare
DaVita Just Raised The Outlook, And Traders Hit The Snooze Button On Worry
Davita Inc (NYSE: DVA) posted a solid beat and talked up 2026 profits, so the stock jumped like it heard good news and free snacks. Dialysis is not flashy, but when guidance says steady cash, the market suddenly remembers it likes boring.
The real debate is whether the good vibes can stick once everyone gets picky about reimbursement and costs. This is a business where the story can look great on paper and then get dragged by one policy tweak or a cost flare-up.
Also hanging around in the background is the cleanup from last year’s cyber mess. Investors will be listening for how much that still costs and whether management sounds calm or sweaty about it.
My Take For You: Let the after-hours sugar rush cool off. If it holds the new level for a couple of sessions, it can be a starter buy. If it fades fast, wait for a better entry.
My Verdict: Solid defensive setup if the guidance holds, but do not over-size it. This is a slow-cooker stock, not a microwave.
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Semiconductors
Teradyne Just Printed A Big Number, And The Stock Hit Warp Speed
Teradyne Inc (NASDAQ: TER) just reminded everyone that when AI demand rises, somebody has to test all the chips before they go flex in a data center. Earnings showed the test business is booming, and the stock launched like it stepped on a rake and found a trampoline.
The fun part is that this is a picks-and-shovels-ish corner of AI without needing to guess which app wins. The not-fun part is the stock is now moving like a caffeinated squirrel, and big spikes can invite profit-taking fast.
If you missed the first move, do not chase the sprint. The cleaner play is to wait for a pullback day, then see if buyers show up again. If it keeps climbing with no breaks, you are not early; you are just fast.
My Take For You: Buy only on a dip or a tight consolidation, and take partial profits if it rips again. Keep risk small because this one can swing hard.
My Verdict: Strong trend with real tailwinds, but entry discipline matters. Great story, just do not pay peak-trend prices out of FOMO.
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Movers and Shakers
Rambus Inc [RMBS]: Premarket Move: −12%
This one tripped on a supply snag right after posting a big year, which is the market’s way of saying cool story, show me the next shipment. Traders hate uncertainty more than they hate bad news, and a surprise gap down is basically uncertainty with a megaphone.
If it keeps sliding at the open, it can turn into everyone sprinting for the same exit. If it stabilizes, you often get a bounce just from panic easing.
My Take: Don’t catch the falling toaster. Let the first 30 to 60 minutes play out. If it bases and stops making new lows, you can nibble small. If it keeps bleeding, step aside and wait for a calmer re-entry.
Gartner Inc [IT]: Premarket Move: −7%
They beat earnings and revenue, and the stock still got grumpy. Classic Wall Street behavior: you can pass the test and still get grounded because the market wanted extra credit.
After a rough year, even good results can trigger a shrug if investors were expecting a bigger redemption arc.
My Take: Let it find its footing. If it holds a steady range after the open, it can be a reasonable starter buy. If it keeps fading all morning, don’t force it. Save your ammo for a day when it stops acting allergic to good news.
Hecla Mining Co [HL]: Premarket Move: +9%
Critical minerals headlines just poured espresso into anything with a pickaxe, and miners are waking up like it’s a gold rush reunion tour. Add in the recent metals whiplash, and you get a stock that can swing on vibes before fundamentals even get out of bed.
The key is whether this move sticks once the early hype wears off and people remember mining stocks can be drama queens.
My Take: Treat it like a trade, not a tattoo. If it holds gains after the first hour, you can take a small position and trail a stop. If it fades fast, let it go. There will be another headline tomorrow.
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Everything Else
Gold and silver tried to bounce back after last week’s faceplant, but this still feels like a hands-on-the-railing market, not a victory lap.
Rare earth names perked up on stockpile chatter, basically Washington saying let’s not run out of the stuff that makes modern life go beep-boop.
The game giant is talking up the next console, but the Switch 2 forecast reminded everyone that hype is easy and hardware cycles are hard.
The EV crew rolled out a new Model Y variant in the U.S., and the price tag says it’s courting regular humans again, not just spreadsheet warriors.
The robotaxi leader just grabbed fresh funding at a massive valuation, which is a polite way of saying the arms race is still very on.
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— Adam Garcia
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