Penny Stock Power Plays: Brazil Potash Strikes, Kraig Spins Up, and Velo3D Goes Naval

August 21, 2025

DENVER, Colo., Aug 21, 2025 (247marketnews.com)- Penny stocks are back in focus this morning as the small-cap space lights up with contract wins, tech milestones, and sector-tailored innovation.

Brazil Potash (NYSE:GRO) surged after announcing a 10-year binding take-or-pay agreement with Keytrade Fertilizantes Brasil, securing up to 900,000 tons of potash annually from its Autazes Project. Combined with its existing deal with Amaggi, Brazil Potash now has offtake commitments for ~1.45 million tons of its planned 2.4 million ton annual output—putting it well on the path toward full commercialization and financing.

Kraig Biocraft Laboratories (OTCQB:KBLB) hit a milestone as its second production rearing center in Southeast Asia is now online. The move doubles production capacity and supports continuous rearing of its genetically engineered silkworms. With four breeding lines now active, Kraig is laying down the infrastructure to become a key player in advanced biomaterials., which is a development that Bolt (NASDAQ:BSLK) shareholders should track.

iSpecimen (NASDAQ:ISPC) announced the successful deployment of the Salestack platform, marking the first major milestone in its infrastructure modernization. The update boosts automation, security, and deployment capabilities across the iSpecimen Marketplace.

Velo3D (NASDAQ:VELO) locked in a $6 million contract to develop and qualify copper-nickel (CuNi) alloy for its Sapphire XC 3D printers, supporting the U.S. Navy’s efforts to accelerate ship repairs. This could mark the first large-format printer to qualify CuNi, a breakthrough in defense manufacturing and shipbuilding timelines.

SelectQuote (NYSE:SLQT) reported a Q4 loss of $0.17 per share, an improvement over last year’s $0.18 loss. More importantly, the company beat revenue estimates, offering a sign of operational stabilization in the competitive insurance marketplace space.

Momentum Movers:

  • GaxosAI (NASDAQ:GXAI) – surging as interest grows in small-cap AI infrastructure
  • Youlife (NASDAQ:YOUL) – catching eyes after recent healthtech deal activity
  • Emerson Radio (NYSE:MSN) – back on radar as value buyers return
  • Blend Labs, Inc. (NYSE:BLND) – trading higher on fintech volume
  • Aspire Biopharma Holdings (NASDAQ:ASPB) – speculative biotech gains building

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