These stocks that are showing activity before the opening bell on Thursday.

Last update: Aug 21, 2025

As we await the opening of the US market on Thursday, let's delve into the pre-market session and discover the top gainers and losers shaping the early market sentiment.

Pre-market gainers

Ticker	Change	Comment
APM	105.0%	APTORUM GROUP LTD-CLASS A's (NASDAQ:APM) shares rose 105.0% to $2.6. A press release (DiamiR Biosciences and Aptorum Group Announce New York State Approval for DiamiR’s APOE Genotyping Test) was released earlier today.
AEMD	59.46%	During Thursday's pre-market session, AETHLON MEDICAL INC (NASDAQ:AEMD) experienced a 59.46% increase, with the stock price reaching $1.77. In the last month the share price dropped with 20.71%.
PTIX	50.0%	PROTAGENIC THERAPEUTICS INC's (NASDAQ:PTIX) shares surged 50.0% to reach $3.42 during the pre-market session on Thursday. After yesterday's drop of -10.94%, it looks like it is bouncing back in today's pre-market session.
THAR	34.82%	THARIMMUNE INC (NASDAQ:THAR) experienced an impressive 34.82% increase in share price, reaching $4.84 during the pre-market session on Thursday. This is a continuation of yesterday's gain of 207.0%. A press release (Tharimmune Reports Pharmacokinetic Simulation Results for TH104 as Prophylaxis Against Respiratory Depression from Fentanyl and Ultrapotent Opioids, Highlighting Potential Superiority Over Existing Treatments) was released yesterday.
GRO	28.48%	BRAZIL POTASH CORP's (NYSEARCA:GRO) shares rose 28.48% to $1.94. In the last 6 months the share price dropped with 39.6%.
ADNWW	28.11%	Pre-market trading on Thursday showed positive momentum for AMCI ACQUISITION CORP-CW26 (NASDAQ:ADNWW), as the stock price advanced 28.11% to reach $0.02. In the last month the stock gained 219.0%.
EVOK	20.41%	During Thursday's pre-market session, EVOKE PHARMA INC (NASDAQ:EVOK) experienced a 20.41% increase, with the stock price reaching $7.02. In the last month the stock gained 28.98%.
ISPC	17.75%	ISPECIMEN INC's (NASDAQ:ISPC) shares surged 17.75% to reach $1.36 during the pre-market session on Thursday. A press release (iSpecimen's $6M Valuation Doesn't Reflect the Business-Let Alone the $200M Treasury (NASDAQ: ISPC)) was released yesterday.
NWTG	15.82%	NEWTON GOLF COMPANY INC (NASDAQ:NWTG) experienced an impressive 15.82% increase in share price, reaching $1.83 during the pre-market session on Thursday.
LYTS	14.04%	During Thursday's pre-market trading, LSI INDUSTRIES INC (NASDAQ:LYTS) demonstrated strong momentum, with the stock price rising 14.04% to $22.01. yesterday the company released their earnings. Earlier today the company had a press release: LSI Industries Reports Fiscal 2025 Fourth Quarter and Full-Year Results and Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend.

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Pre-market losers

Ticker	Change	Comment
MODV	-45.96%	The stock price of MODIVCARE INC (NASDAQ:MODV) is experiencing a decline of 45.96%, reaching $1.0 in today's pre-market session on Thursday. The negative momentum continues as MODV experienced a -12.32% decline during the regular session yesterday, indicating ongoing challenges. A press release (Modivcare Enters into Comprehensive Restructuring Agreement to Strengthen its Future, Reduce Debt and Inject Capital) was released yesterday.
QH	-37.9%	QUHUO LTD-ADR's (NASDAQ:QH) stock price decreased by 37.9% to $0.06. Shareholders saw the stock price going 93.6% lower in the past month.
STFS	-31.15%	STAR FASHION CULTURE HLDG-A's (NASDAQ:STFS) shares fell 31.15% to $0.3. STFS already had a hard day yesterday: closing -78.99% lower during the regular session.
SUGP	-31.02%	SU GROUP HOLDINGS LTD's (NASDAQ:SUGP) shares fell 31.02% to $0.4. In the last month the stock lost 22.72%.
GWAV	-27.58%	Today's pre-market session reveals a 27.58% decline in the stock price of GREENWAVE TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIO (NASDAQ:GWAV), now priced at $0.12. The stock is trading 42.86% lower than a month ago.
NCT	-22.73%	The stock price of INTERCONT CAYMAN LTD (NASDAQ:NCT) is experiencing a decline of 22.73%, reaching $1.53 in today's pre-market session on Thursday. The stock is trading 53.08% lower than a month ago.
COTY	-20.78%	Thursday's pre-market session showed a 20.78% decrease in the stock price of COTY INC-CL A (NYSE:COTY), reaching $3.85. Yesterday the company had a press release: Coty Reports FY25 and Q4 Results; Targets Sequential LFL and EBITDA Trend Improvement in FY26, Returning to Growth in 2H26.
NWGL	-17.56%	NATURE WOOD GROUP LTD-SP ADR's (NASDAQ:NWGL) shares fell 17.56% to $1.08. In the last month the stock gained 25.95%.
IVVD	-16.85%	The stock price of INVIVYD INC (NASDAQ:IVVD) is declining by 16.85%, reaching $0.53 during Thursday's pre-market session. Following yesterday's notable 11.0% increase, IVVD undergoes a 16.85% decrease in today's pre-market session, suggesting a temporary pullback. Yesterday the company had a press release: Invivyd Announces Pricing of $50 Million Public Offering of Common Stock and Pre-Funded Warrants.
ELPW	-16.51%	Thursday's pre-market session showed a 16.51% decrease in the stock price of ELONG POWER HOLDING-A (NASDAQ:ELPW), reaching $0.34. The struggles persist for ELPW as it recorded a -87.55% decline during the regular session yesterday, indicating that the challenging days are not yet over.

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