Fiber, Helium, and AI Heat Up the Final Stretch — Watch These Stocks into the Close
DENVER, Colo., Oct 17, 2025 (247marketnews.com)- As the clock ticks down to the closing bell, investors are sifting through a volatile session driven by strategic pivots, AI breakthroughs, and critical infrastructure plays. While broader markets hold flat, a surge of activity in under-the-radar names is setting the tone for an afterhours watchlist full of momentum.
From AI-powered adtech for SMBs to quantum mineral boardroom shakeups, these are the stocks making headlines and moving tape in the final hour.
Akanda (NASDAQ:AKAN) is writing a new chapter, and the market is finally catching on. Shares are climbing as investors respond to news that its wholly owned telecom subsidiary, First Towers & Fiber (FTF), is launching a 20-tower expansion across Mexico.
FTF already operates 30 towers and 700km of dark fiber, generating recurring revenue from key national clients like Altán Redes and CFE Telecom. Even more significant: FTF holds preferred contractor status for the $7 billion Red Compartida project, Mexico’s national broadband backbone.
Totaligent (OTCID:TGNT) is gaining momentum after announcing the final beta launch of its AI-powered omnichannel advertising platform built for small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs), a massive but underserved segment of the adtech market.
Key integrations with Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) and Twilio (NYSE:TWLO), combined with fraud-resistant attribution and real-time identity graphs, are turning heads. With SMBs projected to drive 70% of global ad spend by 2027, Totaligent may be carving out an AI niche right before the mainstream catches on.
As digital ad incumbents stumble and martech disruption gains speed, TGNT is positioning itself as a dark horse in the race to democratize AI marketing.
New Era Helium (NASDAQ:NUAI) is attracting late-session volume as helium prices and geopolitical supply fears bubble back into headlines. The company’s flagship project in New Mexico is targeting high-purity helium, a critical component for semiconductors, aerospace, and quantum computing.
With U.S. helium reserves declining and China tightening access to alternative sources, domestic players like NUAI are now in the spotlight. Investors are watching closely for production milestones and offtake agreements, as supply chain independence becomes a national priority.
Clear Channel Outdoor (NYSE:CCO) is quietly working its way up the charts after reporting improving EBITDA margins and trimming long-term debt. As a legacy name in out-of-home (OOH) advertising, CCO is undergoing a slow but deliberate pivot toward digital signage and smart city partnerships, especially in transit-heavy metros.
Recent filings show increasing programmatic ad revenue and rising occupancy rates across urban hubs. While still operating in the shadow of its 2022 lows, Clear Channel is becoming a stealth reopening and tech-upgrade trade.
Electra Battery Materials (NASDAQ:ELBM) surged earlier today after shareholders approved a full board overhaul, bringing in high-profile names like David Stetson, former CEO of Alpha Metallurgical, Jody Thomas, Canada’s former National Security Advisor, and Rear Admiral Gerard Hueber from the U.S. Navy.
This move is a signal. The company also gained approval for a reverse split and the creation of a Control Person, paving the way for strategic transactions and tighter operational control.
As North America accelerates its push for critical minerals independence, especially for battery supply chains, Electra’s newfound leadership could turn geopolitical tailwinds into tangible execution.
Dreamland (NASDAQ:TDIC) hit a fresh 52-week low of $1.02 before rebounding slightly, but not before extending its 70% year-to-date decline. Operating in the travel and digital hospitality space, TDIC has missed two straight quarters of revenue expectations, with just $1.9M reported in Q2, down from $3.4M YoY.
While technical traders may sniff out a dead cat bounce, the fundamentals remain challenged. Thinning volume, poor visibility, and a lack of near-term catalysts are keeping institutional buyers on the sidelines. Still, at near-cash levels, TDIC is starting to look like a binary turnaround or take-under target.
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