3 High-Risk, High-Reward Micro-Cap Stocks You Shouldn't Ignore
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Oct 09 2024
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Source: Benzinga
Micro-Cap Stocks Overview: Micro-cap stocks, with market capitalizations between $50 million and $300 million, can offer high returns but also pose significant risks, as demonstrated by examples like NVIDIA's massive gains and SunPower's bankruptcy.
Highlighted Companies: Three micro-cap companies are discussed: Rent the Runway is working to improve its financials amidst competition; 374Water is testing new wastewater technology in Orlando for potential revenue; and Skye Bioscience is developing a weight loss drug that could be a market disruptor if it successfully navigates FDA trials.
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About SCWO
374Water Inc. is a global industrial technology and services company. The Company provides solutions to global organic waste destruction/treatment and waste management issues within the municipal, federal, and industrial markets. The Company has developed AirSCWO, a proprietary waste destruction/treatment system which harnesses the power of supercritical water oxidation (SCWO). AirSCWO leverages the properties of water in its supercritical phase (above 374 C and above a barometric pressure of 221 Bar). The supercritical phase of water has properties, which when combined with air, destroys waste by oxidizing organic matter and yielding recoverable energy, minerals, and water. Its AirSCWO technology has treated a variety of non-hazardous and hazardous solid and liquid organic wastes. Its technology can process solid wastes, which can be pre-processed into slurries for treatment, including wastewater sludges and biosolids, spent granular activated carbon, among others.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
374Water Regains Nasdaq Compliance with Minimum Bid Price Requirement
- Compliance Restoration: 374Water has received notification from Nasdaq confirming its compliance with the minimum bid price requirement, indicating that the company's compliance issues are resolved, allowing its stock to continue trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market.
- Price Achievement: The company successfully maintained a closing bid price of $1.00 or more for at least 10 consecutive trading days as of January 9, 2026, meeting Nasdaq's listing rules and avoiding potential delisting risks.
- Historical Context: Previously, 374Water received a notification on January 15, 2025, for failing to maintain the minimum bid price over 30 consecutive trading days, and this restoration signifies the stabilization of the company's stock price.
- Market Impact: This compliance restoration not only boosts investor confidence but may also attract more institutional investors, further enhancing the company's market performance and financing capabilities.
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374Water (SCWO) Regains Nasdaq Compliance with 10-Day Bid Price Above $1
- Compliance Regained: 374Water announced it has regained compliance with Nasdaq's minimum bid price requirement, as its shares maintained a closing bid price above $1.00 for 10 consecutive trading days, indicating stability and market confidence.
- Continued Trading: Nasdaq confirmed the company meets Listing Rule 5550(a)(2) and has closed the matter, ensuring that SCWO shares will continue trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market, which enhances investor confidence in its future performance.
- Historical Context: 374Water was previously notified in January 2025 for non-compliance after its shares traded below $1.00 for 30 consecutive business days, and regaining compliance marks a significant recovery for the company in the market.
- Market Reaction: Despite SCWO's stock price dropping 2.32% to $2.52 following the announcement, the news of regained compliance may attract more investor interest, potentially laying the groundwork for future price recovery.
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