POOL is trading at $174.01, up 6.55% in pre-market, with no verified company-specific catalyst identified. - No verified September 29 company-specific announcement explaining the jump was found. - A September 25 article discussed depressed pool construction and a constrained profit outlook, but did not link either to a pre-market move. - Broader market signals are mixed; the earlier outlook discussion and recent director appointment are not confirmed drivers.