Nasdaq Small-Cap Frenzy: LOBO Rockets 160% Amid Penny Stock Surge
By ATTN Desk · Editorial oversight: Sean Han
Daily Market Recap – August 1, 2025
The Nasdaq saw a surge in speculative interest today as small‐cap and micro‐cap names dominated the leaderboard. Electric vehicle and biotech‐related tickers led the rally, with several penny stocks doubling or more on heavy volume. Large‐cap and mid‐cap issues showed modest gains, reflecting a risk‐on tone but tempered by profit‐taking in earlier winners.
Key Price and Volume Movers
| Ticker | ATTN Price | Current Price | Volume | Price Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TNON | 0.6650 | 1.3500 | 137,519,485 | 103.08% |
| BTAI | 0.8256 | 1.4000 | 54,041,602 | 69.62% |
| MWYN | 0.9216 | 1.3900 | 43,717,780 | 50.86% |
| NAMM | 2.9246 | 4.2600 | 7,789,881 | 45.73% |
| FIG | 94.5600 | 122.7400 | 29,018,528 | 29.80% |
| LOBO | 0.3500 | 0.9130 | 241,161,856 | 160.78% |
| HCTI | 2.8285 | 4.7000 | 3,063,938 | 66.20% |
| IXHL | 0.3063 | 0.4016 | 119,533,502 | 31.10% |
| RAYA | 0.0587 | 0.0834 | 281,538,924 | 42.00% |
| TTEC | 2.2707 | 3.1200 | 1,858,159 | 37.40% |
| ATEC | 11.4542 | 13.6404 | 9,739,179 | 19.13% |
| FLR | 36.6606 | 41.4198 | 15,103,508 | 12.95% |
| SLXN | 6.4820 | 9.2000 | 228,894 | 41.94% |
| NRSN | 0.6313 | 1.1200 | 1,151,695 | 77.42% |
| WK | 72.6169 | 84.4000 | 2,357,064 | 16.21% |
| FGF | 17.4426 | 36.8900 | 928,770 | 111.55% |
| RCON | 1.7376 | 2.8200 | 700,147 | 62.31% |
| ZYXI | 0.7462 | 1.2800 | 1,518,901 | 71.54% |
| AVBC | 13.3716 | 14.2800 | 1,754,672 | 6.79% |
| LXEH | 1.8783 | 2.7100 | 1,120,755 | 44.28% |
Market Trends and Patterns
Trading activity concentrated in lower‐priced, high‐beta equities, where news catalysts and speculative flows fueled outsized gains. LOBO EV Technologies (LOBO) led all comers, climbing over 160% on a blockbuster 241 million shares traded—far above its three‐month average daily volume. Fundamental Global (FGF) also stood out, rallying 111% after announcing a large Ethereum warrant deal and rebrand. Penny stocks saw broad participation, with nearly half of the names in our table doubling or more.
Mid‐cap issues such as FIG and FLR exhibited steadier performance; FIG rose nearly 30% on coverage upgrades, while Fluor (FLR) added 13% amid rebounding energy sector activity. TTEC and ATEC enjoyed rebounds of 37% and 19% respectively, following better‐than expected quarterly updates.
Overall, the session underscored a bifurcated market: speculative small caps in full throttle, contrasted with measured gains in more liquid names. Volume spikes were pervasive among top movers, signaling retail participation and momentum‐driven flows.
Speculative Stocks by Chris Li
Notable Movers and Volume Surges
- LOBO (NASDAQ: LOBO) vaulted 160.8% after securing a $6 million U.S. order and raising its 2025 guidance.
- TNON (NASDAQ: TNON) more than doubled on news of a proposed merge and favorable diagnostic trial results.
- FGF (NASDAQ: FGF) surged 111.5% as it outlined a $200 million Ethereum warrant deal and rebranding initiative.
- NRSN (NASDAQ: NRSN) jumped 77.4% on a binding term sheet to advance its Phase 3 ALS trial globally.
- Extremely high volumes in RAYA (282 million) and MXOH (120 million) point to speculative fervor that may cool if profit‐taking accelerates.
TL;DR
- Small‐cap and micro‐cap stocks led today’s market, with LOBO (+160.8%), FGF (+111.5%) and TNON (+103.1%) among the strongest.
- Penny and biotech names saw massive volume surges, while large‐caps posted modest gains.
- The market remains bifurcated: speculative money is chasing high‐beta plays, whereas blue-chip names extend moderate rallies.