Shares of GameStop Corp (NYSE:GME) experienced a significant increase in pre-market trading following a notable stock purchase by CEO Ryan Cohen. An SEC filing revealed that Cohen acquired an additional 500,000 shares at a weighted average price of approximately $21.12 each. As a result, GameStop’s shares rose by 2.6% to $21.65 during the pre-market session.
In addition to GameStop, several other stocks also demonstrated notable movements in pre-market trading. Pineapple Financial Inc (NYSE:PAPL) surged by 175.2%, reaching $2.67 after reporting first-quarter results that included $4.1 million in gross billings and $0.7 million in revenue, along with an outlook for fiscal year 2026.
Integrated Media Technology Ltd (NASDAQ:IMTE) enjoyed a 119.2% increase, hitting $1.55, following an 8% rise the previous day. Boxlight Corp (NASDAQ:BOXL) saw a 76% gain, climbing to $2.20, rebounding after a 7% drop on Tuesday. Smart Logistics Global Ltd (NASDAQ:SLGB) rose 40.8% to $1.73 in pre-market trading.
Anteris Technologies Global Corp (NASDAQ:AVR) recorded a 26.4% rise to $7.27 after announcing plans for a $200 million underwritten public offering of common stock. Aditxt Inc (NASDAQ:ADTX) rose by 26.2% to $1.49 after a more than 35% increase on the prior day. Gold Resource Corporation (NYSE:GORO) climbed 21.4% to $1.81 after revealing strong preliminary year-end results, indicating an operational turnaround.
On the downside, Innovation Beverage Group Ltd (NASDAQ:IBG) saw the largest drop, falling 30.2% to $1.08 after announcing a business update related to its energy expansion and a proposed merger with BlockFuel Energy. Other notable losers included CCSC Technology International Holdings Ltd (NASDAQ:CCTG), which dipped 24.6% to $0.084 after reporting a 1-for-10 reverse stock split, and Top Wealth Group Holding Ltd (NASDAQ:TWG), which fell 23.1% to $4.13 following a substantial gain the previous day after a key acquisition announcement.
Overall, the pre-market trading session showcased a blend of significant gainers and losers, reflecting the volatility and dynamic nature of the stock market as investors react to company news and broader market trends.