The reason for the sudden pre-market surge in individual stocks turned out to be a single statement:

Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that he has instructed the Department of Defense to postpone military strikes targeting Iranian power plants and energy infrastructure by five days. This decision was made following what he described as productive dialogue between the United States and Iran over the past two days.

"I am pleased to report that the United States of America and Iran have had very good and productive dialogue over the past two days regarding a complete and comprehensive resolution of our hostilities in the Middle East," Trump wrote. "Based on the tone and tenor of these in-depth, detailed, and constructive discussions, which will continue this week, I have instructed the Department of Defense to postpone any and all military strikes targeting Iranian power plants and energy infrastructure for five days, contingent upon the outcomes of ongoing meetings and discussions."

The postponement of military action appears to have alleviated market concerns about potential further supply disruptions in the global energy market, contributing to a significant drop in crude oil prices. $Us Brent Oil(BNO.US)