Small-Cap Stocks Surge Amid Biotech and Energy Buzz
By ATTN Desk · Editorial oversight: Sean Han
Daily Market Recap – July 7, 2025
The small-cap segment rallied broadly on July 7, with all 20 names in our universe posting double-digit gains. Volume was notably heavy in several tickers, reflecting heightened investor interest in biotech, green energy and turnaround stories. Below is a summary of today’s performance.
| Ticker | ATTN Price | Current Price | Volume | Price Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARTL | 8.87 | 16.0727 | 4,099,853 | 81.23% |
| WAI | 0.46 | 0.6796 | 7,110,481 | 47.25% |
| SONN | 3.62 | 4.78 | 13,729,013 | 32.16% |
| CURR | 0.98 | 1.7481 | 24,529,014 | 78.95% |
| MBIO | 1.29 | 3.10 | 182,536,991 | 139.73% |
| JSPR | 1.90 | 3.14 | 9,251,137 | 65.56% |
| WOLF | 1.18 | 2.28 | 297,751,799 | 93.71% |
| CYCC | 2.59 | 3.34 | 2,798,427 | 28.89% |
| ABVE | 0.31 | 0.6552 | 6,719,786 | 112.31% |
| MULN | 0.17 | 0.2870 | 122,532,645 | 70.15% |
| BTOG | 0.15 | 0.2476 | 166,383,963 | 60.34% |
| ENGS | 1.85 | 2.43 | 2,974,807 | 31.07% |
| ELPW | 0.99 | 1.90 | 8,287,651 | 92.96% |
| SKBL | 0.16 | 1.45 | 8,411,037 | 789.34% |
| VOR | 1.66 | 2.65 | 35,361,344 | 60.00% |
| BGL | 36.59 | 69.27 | 293,759 | 89.38% |
| COGT | 7.99 | 9.28 | 23,286,418 | 16.25% |
| CREV | 2.37 | 3.60 | 1,646,567 | 52.14% |
| ASST | 2.77 | 7.0460 | 64,553,558 | 154.26% |
| GDHG | 0.99 | 1.4291 | 1,958,735 | 44.07% |
Market Trends and Patterns
Trading today was dominated by speculative and turnaround plays, particularly in micro-caps. Biotechnology names (MBIO, ARTL, ABVE) led gains, driven by newsflow around clinical data and regulatory filings. Clean-energy and EV-related tickers (MULN, SKBL, BTOG) also saw outsized moves, likely on retail momentum and short-squeeze dynamics.
Volume swelled above average in WOLF (297.8 M shares), MBIO (182.5 M), and MULN (122.5 M), pointing to both institutional repositioning and retail activity. Lower-float names like SKBL and ARTL experienced extreme volatility, with SKBL surging over 789% on relatively modest volume, suggesting a short-squeeze or a catalyst-driven frenzy.
Mid-caps such as CREV, JSPR and SONN clocked solid gains between 32% and 65%, reflecting broad risk appetite in small biotech and tech settings. More established names (COGT, BGL) posted single-digit to mid-teens increases, in line with sector rotation into value and deep-value stocks.
Highlights of Significant Movers
- SKBL vaulted 789% after rumors of a strategic partnership in Hong Kong civil engineering.
- MBIO jumped 140% on anticipation of positive early-stage trial results.
- ASST climbed 154% following announcement of a $750 M Bitcoin acquisition and asset-management pivot.
- ABVE surged 112% post-compliance notice by NASDAQ and pending Palm Global merger.
- WOLF and ELPW both nearly doubled, as Wolfspeed unveiled new SiC technology and Elpowr announced a substantial offtake agreement.
Institutional and retail traders will be watching how these stocks perform in tomorrow’s session, especially if follow-through catalysts emerge or if profit-taking sets in after today’s explosive gains.
tl;dr
– All 20 tracked small-caps rallied, led by micro-caps; every name saw double-digit gains.
– SKBL (+789%), MBIO (+140%), ASST (+154%) and ABVE (+112%) were the top performers.
– Heavy volume in WOLF, MBIO and MULN indicates continued retail and institutional interest.
– Biotech and clean-energy names drove today’s bullish bias, with catalysts ranging from clinical data to strategic deals.