Driving Momentum: Unlocking Small-Cap Potential (SONN, VSEE, CUTR, GNS, SNTI)

Discovering the untapped potential of small-cap stocks can lead to significant gains for investors. These under-the-radar companies leverage various catalysts to fuel their growth. In this piece, we showcase five small-cap stocks, exploring the factors behind their momentum and growing appeal to investors.

Sonnet BioTherapeutics Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: SONN) - Sonnet BioTherapeutics Holdings, Inc. ended last week's trading session at $3.02, marking an increase of nearly 1%. This month, the company announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has granted U.S. Patent No. 12,134,635, titled “Interleukin 18 (IL-18) Variants and Fusion Proteins Comprising Same.” The patent covers two of its innovative drug candidates: SON-1411 (IL-18BPR-FHAB-IL12) and SON-1400 (IL-18BPR-FHAB). Both feature modified versions of recombinant human interleukin-18 (IL-18BPR = Binding Protein Resistant). “This milestone underscores our differentiation from competitors aiming to harness IL-18's full biological potential, either alone or in combination with IL-12. IL-18, especially when combined synergistically with IL-12, holds significant promise as a therapeutic asset in oncology and cell-based therapies,” stated Pankaj Mohan, Ph.D., Sonnet’s Founder and CEO. In a recent filing, the company outlined key milestones: Phase 1 (Solid Tumors- Monotherapy): Q4 2024- Safety Data Phase 1b/2a (PROC- Combination with Atezolizumab): Q4 2024- Additional Safety Data As investors await further updates, attention is focused on a potential breakout above the $3.15–$3.20 resistance level, especially with increased trading volume.

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VSee Health, Inc. (NASDAQ: VSEE) - VSee Health, Inc. closed last week up 2%, finishing at $1.35. The company recently provided a business update and reported financial results for the three and nine months ending September 30, 2024, highlighting a 131% year-over-year increase in third-quarter revenue. “This quarter represents a transformative period for VSee Health as we complete our first full quarter post-merger. The integration of VSee Lab and iDoc Virtual Telehealth Solutions has strengthened our ability to deliver scalable, customized telehealth solutions,” stated Imo Aisiku, M.D., co-CEO and Chairman of VSee Health. “Our combined company is uniquely equipped to tackle critical healthcare challenges, from improving access in underserved areas to streamlining workflows for enterprise clients. This period has proven the resilience of our platform and our potential to create meaningful impact.” Milton Chen, Ph.D., co-CEO of VSee Health, added, “Our ability to offer rapid customization, enterprise scalability, and strong security sets us apart in the competitive telehealth landscape. This quarter’s strategic initiatives, including programs targeting obesity, maternal health disparities, and veteran care, underscore our dedication to improving lives while delivering long-term value to stakeholders.” As the market anticipates further updates, attention will be focused on a potential breakout above the $1.45 resistance level with increased trading volume. Additionally, the company recently filed an S-1 registration statement on November 12, which has yet to take effect.

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Cutera, Inc. (NASDAQ: CUTR) - Cutera, Inc. ended last week’s trading session down 2%, closing at $0.32. The company recently announced a partnership with the Adaptive Training Foundation (ATF), a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering individuals with physical or traumatic impairments through exercise and community. “Cutera’s truFlex technology has opened new opportunities for our ATF athletes to enhance muscle function and foster a sense of body empowerment,” said David Vobora, ATF Founder. “We’re excited to see how this device can positively impact an underserved population.” Taylor Harris, CEO of Cutera, added, “We’re honored to collaborate with such an impactful organization to showcase the benefits of our muscle stimulation technology. This partnership marks the beginning of our efforts to further explore truFlex’s therapeutic potential and build evidence supporting its use across diverse indications.” Additionally, in its recent quarterly report, the company highlighted a strategic partnership announced on July 31, 2024, with L’Oréal Japan Co. to exclusively promote and distribute select SkinCeuticals products to medical and physician-led clinics in Japan. The initial three-year agreement includes options for renewal, with product rollouts planned for Q4 2024. The financial impact of this partnership is expected to be minimal for 2024. As the market looks for additional updates, attention is focused on the stock consolidating within a range or potentially breaking above the $0.35 resistance level.

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Genius Group Limited (NYSE American: GNS) - Genius Group Limited ended last week’s trading session down less than 1%, closing at $0.87. The company recently announced its adoption of a global “Bitcoin-first” strategy, making Bitcoin its primary treasury reserve asset. This decision follows a restructuring of the Board to include experts in Blockchain and Web3 technologies. Thomas Power, Genius Group Director and former Board Director at Team Blockchain and the Blockchain Industry Compliance and Regulation Association (BICRA), stated, “Genius Group is committed to educating students for the exponential technologies of the future. We view Bitcoin as the primary store of value driving these technologies. The case made by Michael Saylor and MicroStrategy for public companies to adopt Bitcoin as a treasury reserve asset is one we fully support.” He added, “With this Bitcoin-first approach, we aim to become one of the first NYSE American-listed companies to adopt MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin strategy, benefiting our shareholders.” Ian Putter, Genius Group Director and founder of the Blockchain Research Institute Africa, commented, “With an approved $150 million ATM funding facility, the Board plans to utilize future earnings and capital-raising efforts to build a substantial Bitcoin reserve, bolstering our balance sheet and shareholder returns. Being incorporated in Singapore, with a 0% capital gains tax, provides us a strategic advantage in executing this vision.” Putter also highlighted pending litigation against alleged market manipulators, led by Wes Christian, with claimed damages estimated at over $250 million. “Every step toward transparent, decentralized, blockchain-based technology is an opportunity to realign Genius Group’s share price with its intrinsic value.” Looking ahead, Genius Group envisions itself as a future-focused, AI-driven, blockchain-based public company bridging traditional centralized markets like NYSE and NASDAQwith the emerging decentralized economy. The company also emphasizes its role in preparing the next generation for a rapidly evolving world of work and education. A GeniusLIVE podcast featuring Roger Hamilton, Thomas Power, and Ian Putter will delve deeper into the company’s AI-powered, Bitcoin-first strategy. The podcast is scheduled for 9 AM ET on Tuesday, November 19, 2024. As we await further details from the podcast, attention is focused on a potential resistance break at $0.94.

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Senti Biosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNTI) - Senti Biosciences, Inc. closed last week’s trading session down 7%, ending at $2.15. The company recently announced its third-quarter 2024 financial results and shared updates on its pipeline and corporate developments. CEO and Co-Founder Timothy Lu, MD, PhD, emphasized the progress made, stating, “Over the past quarter, we have continued to execute on our clinical milestones and look forward to sharing initial results from the clinical trial of SENTI-202 before year-end 2024. As we look toward 2025, we anticipate sharing additional data from this trial, including initial durability data, as we continue demonstrating the potential of our technology in next-generation cell therapies for oncology.” The company highlighted progress in its key programs, including SENTI-202 for the treatment of Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML). Patient dosing has begun and is ongoing in the Phase 1 clinical trial (NCT06325748), which targets relapsed/refractory hematologic malignancies, including AML. This trial, conducted in the U.S. and Australia, remains on track to deliver initial safety and efficacy data by the end of 2024. Senti Bio also reported advancements in its collaboration with Celest Therapeutics (Shanghai) Co. Ltd. to develop SENTI-301A for treating solid tumors, including hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), in China. Celest plans to enroll patients in a pilot trial in mainland China, with the first patient expected to be dosed in the fourth quarter of 2024. The company announced plans to present at upcoming scientific conferences, including Immunotherapy Bridge 2024 in Naples, Italy, on December 4-5, and the American Society of Hematology 2024 in San Diego, California, on December 7-10. As further updates are anticipated, we are closely monitoring trading activity, particularly for increased volume and a potential resistance break in the $2.30–$2.35 range.

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