Small-Cap Stocks Surge Amid Broader Market Slowdown

January 8, 2025

DENVER, Colo., Jan 08, 2025 (247marketnews.com) – While broader markets experience relative stagnation, small-cap stocks are breaking the trend, posting significant gains and record-setting trading volumes. Investor enthusiasm is surging as several small-cap companies reach new highs, fueled by groundbreaking announcements and remarkable trading activity.

(NASDAQ:CURR) CURE Pharmaceutical Holding Corp.
CURE Pharmaceutical is leading the charge, skyrocketing over 300% to a high of $7.00 with more than 800,000 trades as of midday. The surge follows this morning’s announcement of a major licensing deal for its innovative oral thin-film drug delivery technology. This technology offers a novel way to deliver medications, positioning the company as a disruptor in the cannabis and nutraceutical industries.

(NASDAQ:VIR) Vir Biotechnology, Inc.
Vir Biotechnology shares are up 67%, trading at $13.40 on the heels of positive Phase 1 clinical trial data. The company revealed promising results for its dual-masked T-cell engagers, VIR-5818 and VIR-5500, targeting HER2-positive solid tumors and metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC). The trials demonstrate the potential of Vir’s PRO-XTEN™ masking technology to reduce toxicity and improve efficacy, signaling a major advancement in cancer treatment.

(NASDAQ:SANA) Sana Biotechnology, Inc.
Sana Biotechnology is up 202% on the day, with trading volumes surpassing 98 million shares. The rally follows the company’s announcement of groundbreaking results from a diabetes study, where its gene-editing platform restored insulin production in Type 1 diabetes patients. This breakthrough could redefine diabetes treatment, positioning Sana as a leader in gene-editing technologies.

(NASDAQ:SILO) Silo Pharma, Inc.
Silo Pharma has gained over 100%, trading at $2.29 after securing a patent for its innovative PTSD treatment. The treatment combines psychedelics with advanced delivery systems, addressing critical unmet needs in mental health care. With over 140 million shares traded, Silo Pharma is attracting strong interest as a leader in the emerging psychedelic pharmaceutical market.

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