Market Recap: July 28, 2025

Introduction

On Monday, July 28, 2025, a range of small- and micro-capitalization stocks posted significant gains amid heightened trading activity. Advanced-technology and biotech-related tickers led the move higher, with several names more than doubling in price. Below is a snapshot of key movers, followed by an analysis of the day’s broader patterns and notable volume surges.

Market Snapshot

Ticker	ATTN Price	Current Price	Volume	Price Change %
CELC	25.7400	35.7000	16,091,430	38.73%
VWAV	2.3443	8.9989	168,088,290	283.84%
GTI	0.0960	0.1385	165,084,938	44.31%
CRVO	5.4760	8.6600	6,855,575	58.19%
VAPE	29.8300	53.6000	7,554,650	79.78%
ANGH	0.5183	0.6300	16,426,082	21.55%
NVNI	0.4729	0.8051	101,775,686	70.32%
GIBO	0.0312	0.0650	775,795,039	108.53%
YYAI	3.1447	4.4500	1,964,154	41.58%
ABP	0.2196	0.3299	43,402,056	50.17%
MGRT	1.0498	2.1700	1,271,756	106.65%
ALBT	1.5702	3.0000	16,232,731	91.13%
CASK	0.3551	0.6659	25,725,738	87.60%
SIDU	1.0361	1.1900	11,497,395	14.81%
HYPD	7.3883	9.4500	917,435	27.90%
GEOS	13.0000	16.1400	777,641	24.17%
STEM	15.2540	18.9400	1,309,289	24.16%
ELPW	2.5540	3.2600	324,326	27.63%
BWMX	10.2200	12.0300	194,588	17.73%
SES	1.1290	1.3700	16,736,927	21.34%

(ATTN Price approximates the prior close based on today’s price change.)

Micro-cap stocks by Allison Saeng

Overall Market Trends

Trading was dominated by momentum in niche sectors, especially defense-tech, AI animation, precision health and craft spirits. Equity names with pending SPAC mergers or recent public offerings saw amplified interest. Broad market benchmarks were relatively unchanged, but micro-cap volatility rose as retail and institutional participants rotated into high-beta stories.

Many of the top performers doubled or tripled in price, driven by news catalysts, merger speculation, and renewed interest in AI-driven solutions. Turnover on heavily traded issues exceeded averages by two to five times, underscoring elevated risk appetite in speculative names.

Significant Movers & Volume Surges

Several stocks stood out for both price gains and extraordinary volume:

• VWAV surged 283.84% on 168 million shares, reflecting follow-through buying after its SPAC merger announcement.
• GIBO more than doubled (+108.53%) with 776 million shares traded, as investors anticipate its relisting on Nasdaq.
• MGRT (+106.65%) and ALBT (+91.13%) each saw heavy turnover on merger and clinical-trial updates.
• CASK rose 87.60% on a 25.7 million-share swing, underpinned by an equity line and crypto initiative.
• VAPE and NVNI climbed +79.78% and +70.32%, respectively, on expanding distribution plans and new product rollouts.

Meanwhile, names like GTI, CRVO and ABP registered gains of 44%–58% with multiday breakout patterns confirmed by volume spikes well above their 30-day averages.

TL;DR

• Micro-caps led Monday’s gains, with VWAV up 283%, GIBO 108%, MGRT 107% and ALBT 91%.
• Several SPAC-related and biotech names drove volume surges, often trading two to five times their norm.
• The broader market was flat, but risk appetite was high in speculative small-cap sectors.
• Watch for follow-through in heavily traded names and potential profit-taking into quarter-end.