These tiny companies at the frontier of autonomous drones, sidewalk robotics, and quantum computing offer option-like upside for investors willing to stomach the volatility.
Small-capitalization stocks are currently experiencing an unprecedented surge, with the benchmark Russell 2000 index shattering all-time records in early December 2025. This remarkable rally, which saw the index climb over 13% year-to-date, signifies a profound shift in investor sentiment and a significant rebalancing of capital away from the long-dominant technology
The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed approximately 0.7% on Wednesday, reaching 48,254.82, while the S&P 500 edged up slightly by 0.06% to 6,850.92. Meanwhile, the Nasdaq declined roughly 0.3% to close at 23,406.45.These are the top stocks that gained the attention of retail traders and investors through the day:
Serve Robotics posts mixed Q3 2025 results, missing revenue and EPS estimates. Despite a 66% delivery growth and a new DoorDash partnership, the stock fell.
