SMR - Bold Breakouts & Retail Resurgence-These Stocks Are Leading into the Close

2025-09-03 14:49:02 ET

DENVER, Colo., Sep 03, 2025 ( 247marketnews.com )- As we head into the final stretch of today’s session, here are the stocks making headlines and setting up for potential after-hours momentum:

Solidion Technology (NASDAQ:STI) is today’s volume leader after news broke that its Electrochemical Graphitization in Molten Salts (E-GRIMS) process won a coveted 2025 R&D 100 Award. The company is working with Oak Ridge National Laboratory to scale this low-emission graphite production method, a key component in next-gen lithium-ion batteries. CEO Jaymes Winters called the recognition “a validation of our years of R&D investment.” Shares soared more than 100% intraday, with STI holding a strong bid into the close.

While NuScale Power’s (NYSE:SMR) long-term clean energy story remains intact, short-term investor confidence is shaky. Industry commentary around high LCOE (Levelized Cost of Energy) and project delays has weighed on shares. The stock remains volatile heading into after-hours, with attention on whether NuScale can secure additional funding or government support to push its modular nuclear reactor technology forward.

LIXTE Biotechnology (NASDAQ:LIXT) announced a corporate restructuring that includes a headquarters move to Boca Raton, FL , and new board appointments from a Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX) and Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) alum. The company also named Peter Stazzone as CFO, bringing financial leadership aimed at accelerating development of its lead oncology compound, LB-100. CEO Geordan Pursglove said the changes bring “fresh perspective” to LIXTE’s strategy as it eyes commercial partnerships.

Macy’s (NYSE:M) is the comeback story of the day, jumping over 14% after posting a surprise beat on Q2 earnings and raising full-year guidance. The retailer credited strong performance at Bloomingdale’s , Bluemercury , and its Reimagine 125 stores. “Our teams achieved better than expected top- and bottom-line results,” said CEO Tony Spring. With consumer spending remaining resilient in high-end segments, analysts are watching M closely into the holiday season.

Stocks to Watch into the Close & After-Hours

• Locafy (NASDAQ:LCFY) – Investors are monitoring for updates on its local search SaaS product suite.
• Alset EHome International (NASDAQ:AEI) – AEI remains on speculative watch for energy-tech developments.
• Chegg (NYSE:CHGG) – Earnings anticipation is building, with bulls hoping for traction in AI-powered education tools.
• VivoSim Labs (NASDAQ:VIVO) – Low-float biotech; a whisper of trial data could cause sharp moves.
• Septerna (NASDAQ:SEPT) – Traders are keeping an eye on any strategic partnerships tied to its drug development platform.
• Avalo Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ: AVTX) – Recent analyst initiations and a bullish average price target of $30 keep this on breakout watch.
• Kala Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: KALA) – Eye-care focused biotech still seeking traction post-pipeline pivot.

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