Closing Bell Heat Check: Transformation is beating Stagnation

August 4, 2025

DENVER, Colo., Aug 04, 2025 (247marketnews.com)- In a market still dominated by macro headlines, ETF rotation, and Fed whisper games, the best trades remain off-index.

Blade Air Mobility (NASDAQ:BLDE) just pulled off a textbook transformation. It’s selling its entire passenger business to Joby Aviation (NYSE:JOBY) for up to $125 million, becoming Strata Critical Medical, a focused, high-margin logistics powerhouse.

“This transaction enables the Company to become laser focused on broadening our offerings across the medical logistics and solutions value chain with a singular strategy and significant deployable capital for acquisitions and organic expansion.” Rob Wiesenthal, CEO

Why it matters:

  • Medical segment = 84% of Segment Adjusted EBITDA
  • Trinity Medical is one of the largest organ transporters in the U.S.
  • Long-term eVTOL access from Joby unlocks modernized logistics at scale
  • Wiesenthal joins Joby; Strata keeps key leadership for focused growth

Kraig Biocraft Laboratories (OTCQB:KBLB) completed its largest-ever spider silk production run, automating reeling of over 250kg of recombinant silk, a major step in building a vertically integrated biofiber company.

“We’re already seeing how those adjustments lead to better, more consistent fibers.” – Jon Rice, COO

Why it matters:

  • Military, medical, and performance wear applications
  • Automation reduces costs and boosts throughput
  • New rearing capacity in Asia positions it for commercial scale-up

Psyence BioMed (NASDAQ:PBM) quietly expanded its clinical trial access after a protocol amendment allows non-terminal cancer patients into psychedelic therapy studies.

“This change is expected to significantly broaden our eligible patient pool, future patients and increase the trial’s clinical relevance and impact.”

Why it matters:

  • 3 activated trial sites, patient enrollment expected shortly
  • Regulatory greenlight from Human Ethics Review Board (HREC)
  • Pipeline spans PTSD, substance abuse, and complex depression
  • Strong SAB and operational execution make this more than a concept stock

Siyata Mobile’s (NASDAQ:SYTA) $185M reverse merger with Core Gaming could become one of the most under-the-radar small-cap tech pivots of the year.

Why it matters:

  • Pivoting from rugged devices to AI-driven entertainment
  • Elevated short interest + tiny float = explosive upside if the deal closes
  • Potential Nasdaq approval and insider activity could reprice this fast

Verb (NASDAQ:VERB) just priced a $558 million PIPE and is rebranding to TON Strategy Co. (TSC); becoming the first publicly traded treasury reserve of Toncoin ($TON).

“Permanent capital vehicles are particularly suitable for long-term holdings of $TON… which also offers staking yield.” – Manuel Stotz, Executive Chairman

Why it matters:

  • TON is now Telegram’s exclusive blockchain
  • Telegram has 87M U.S. users, 1B globally, and growing mini-app adoption
  • TSC will be one of the world’s largest $TON holders
  • Staking strategy + crypto-native monetization = cash-flow-positive model

Venu (NYSE:VENU) is still consolidating under $14, but momentum is building. VENU’s hybrid REIT + entertainment model is starting to catch attention.

Why it matters:

  • CEO J.W. Roth invested $5M, plans to go up to $20M
  • NNN FireSuites offer 11% projected cap rates with zero OpEx burden
  • $5B development pipeline; Reg A overhang removed
  • Cenorium target: $22.30, with short interest fueling squeeze potential

CommScope’s (NASDAQ:COMM) Q2 crushed expectations ($0.44 EPS vs. $0.24 est.).

BioXcel Therapeutics (NASDAQ:BTAI) is still under the radar, but institutional buying picking up. Strong Q3 setup in Alzheimer’s-related trials.

American Eagle (NYSE:AEO) is riding the viral marketing wave.

Steelcase (NYSE:SCS) is quietly tightening margins and benefitting from return-to-office tailwinds.

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