Market Recap – September 17, 2025
Trading on Wednesday saw a broad rally across small- and micro-cap issues, with several names in the IT services, biotech and specialty sectors posting triple-digit volume and double-digit gains. Investors gravitated toward turnaround stories and late-stage clinical play, driving sharp price moves in both newly listed and long-standing tickers.
| Ticker | ATTN Price | Current Price | Volume | Price Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CDT | 0.625 | 0.9100 | 113,933,618 | 45.64% |
| NFE | 1.62 | 2.2700 | 90,076,391 | 40.39% |
| SQFT | 6.12 | 8.9999 | 7,127,961 | 47.05% |
| SPRC | 2.68 | 4.6600 | 71,186,716 | 74.25% |
| HIND | 3.94 | 6.2700 | 7,098,114 | 59.33% |
| IPM | 1.84 | 2.3700 | 23,383,377 | 29.15% |
| TNMG | 0.174 | 0.3115 | 31,071,810 | 79.09% |
| CWD | 5.61 | 7.6000 | 14,595,537 | 35.49% |
| GV | 1.06 | 2.6600 | 66,215,609 | 150.30% |
| ENVB | 0.474 | 0.6515 | 1,702,314 | 37.39% |
| MLGO | 9.04 | 12.0800 | 2,334,733 | 33.75% |
| QLGN | 1.49 | 2.1600 | 2,531,298 | 45.24% |
| APLM | 11.07 | 18.4331 | 488,667 | 66.51% |
| ANGX | 5.17 | 8.9900 | 1,450,330 | 73.92% |
| BGL | 7.56 | 11.0100 | 792,505 | 45.64% |
| CODX | 0.279 | 0.4205 | 12,953,004 | 51.05% |
| BOXL | 1.31 | 1.6295 | 1,341,880 | 24.37% |
| GIPR | 0.74 | 1.0899 | 2,744,722 | 46.77% |
| BIAF | 0.150 | 0.1825 | 9,622,225 | 21.67% |
Throughout the session, volume spikes accompanied the steepest gainers, suggesting fresh interest in names with recent corporate developments or pending catalysts. Visionary Holdings (GV) led the pack with a remarkable 150% advance, driven by news of strengthened governance and updated financial controls. TNL Mediagene (TNMG) followed with a nearly 80% jump after securing SEC approval on its amended F-1 filing, while SCISPARC (SPRC) surged more than 70% as investors converted high-yield debentures into equity ahead of its delayed merger.
More broadly, sectors tied to digital media, biotech R&D and specialty manufacturing outpaced legacy industries. Small-cap technology and clinical-stage pharmaceutical stocks saw the largest price swings, reflecting both thin float dynamics and targeted institutional support. Even among larger micro-caps, names like APLM and ANGX posted gains above 65%, underlining the strength in high-beta equities.
Despite the rally in this segment, overall market breadth remained mixed. Large-cap benchmarks finished modestly higher, buoyed by cyclical leadership in energy and materials, but lagged behind the torrid pace of the small-cap cohort. Investors will be watching follow-up volume and regulatory updates to assess whether today’s moves can sustain into week’s end.
Small-cap rally by Lina Bob
TL;DR
- Small- and micro-cap stocks rallied sharply, led by GV (+150%), TNMG (+79%) and SPRC (+74%).
- Volume surges indicate renewed interest in biotech, digital media and specialty manufacturing names.
- Mid-week gains contrast with muted large-cap performance, suggesting a focused shift toward high-beta equities.
- Market participants await further corporate announcements and regulatory filings to confirm momentum.
