Gracell Biotechnologies, Stratasys, Hollysys Automation Technologies And Other Big Stocks Moving Higher I

U.S. stock futures were higher this morning, with the Dow Jones futures gaining more than 40 points on Tuesday.

Shares of Gracell Biotechnologies Inc. (NASDAQ:GRCL) shares rose sharply in pre-market trading after AstraZeneca announced plans to buy Gracell Biotechnologies for up to $1.2 billion.

Gracell Biotechnologies shares gained 65.1% to $10.22 in pre-market trading.

Here are some big stocks recording gains in today’s pre-market trading session.

Manchester United plc (NYSE:MANU) rose 12.2% to $22.25 in pre-market trading. British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe has bought a minority stake in the esteemed football club Manchester United .
Stratasys Ltd. (NASDAQ:SSYS) shares gained 9.8% to $14.40 in pre-market trading. Stratasys confirmed receipt of unsolicited preliminary proposal from Nano Dimension at $16.50 per share.
Li Auto Inc. (NASDAQ:LI) shares climbed 7.8% to $35.79 in pre-market trading. The Wall Street Journal reported that Biden administration is exploring raising tariffs on Chinese EVs.
Hollysys Automation Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ:HOLI) shares gained 6.2% to $27.10 in pre-market trading. A buyer consortium led by Dazheng Group proposed enhanced $29 per share all-cash offer to acquire Hollysys.
Helmerich & Payne, Inc. (NYSE:HP) shares rose 6.5% to $39.00 in pre-market trading.
Altimmune, Inc. (NASDAQ:ALT) shares rose 5.4% to $9.78 in pre-market trading after gaining 17% on Friday.
SES AI Corporation (NYSE:SES) shares rose 4.9% to $1.94 in pre-market trading after falling over 7% on Friday.
Canadian Solar Inc. (NASDAQ:CSIQ) shares rose 4.4% to $26.53 in pre-market trading.