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What stands out

Rick Ducat flags three focused developments before the open: an analyst upgrade on Microsoft, rising demand for Meta’s Muse product, and an analyst raising Micron’s price target. Those are short, actionable headlines that neatly explain why each stock is in play this morning, an upgrade, product-driven interest, and a target lift. The clip matters because it condenses separate catalysts that could move those names into a single trading session, which is the exact kind of connective tissue traders listen for ahead of the bell.