Penny Stocks on the Move: Today’s Top Gainers and Biggest Decliners
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miércoles, 17 de septiembre de 2025, 8:29 pm ET3 min de lectura
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On September 17, 2025, SciSparc Ltd.SPRC-- (SPRC) surged 142.94% as the top-performing penny stock, while Curanex PharmaceuticalsCURX-- Inc. (CURX) plummeted 83.46%, marking the steepest decline. Market activity reflected distinct catalysts driving these extremes amid volatile trading conditions.
Top Gainers
SciSparc Ltd. (SPRC)
Israeli clinical-stage pharmaceutical company SciSparc Ltd. (SPRC) led penny stocks today with a massive 142.94% gain, ranking it the top mover. The stock reached an intraday high of $6.36 and closed at $4.47.
Reports indicate a significant development impacting the company's proposed merger with AutoMaxKMX-- Motors, specifically noting a court-granted stay on the transaction effective September 16th. This legal intervention appears to be the primary catalyst driving the substantial after-hours surge reported yesterday and continuing into today's session.
Atlasclear Holdings, Inc. (ATCH)
ATCH surged 87.28% today, ranking #2 among penny stocks, with an intraday high of $1.82 and closing at $1.60 in the Financial Services sector. This rally follows its Sept. 16 report of a 295% net income increase and $3 million strategic financing secured the same date, highlighting aggressive financial growth and strengthened liquidity.
Visionary Holdings Inc. (GV)
Visionary Holdings Inc. (GV) surged 68.17%, ranking third among penny stocks, hitting a $4.18 intraday peak before closing at $2.80 in the Integrated Consumer Services sector. The stock surge coincided with a September 17 breakthrough partnership announcement with Jiangsu Yike Regenerative Medicine for biotech advancements, coupled with this week’s leadership overhaul appointing executives to drive growth in biotech and new energy initiatives.
CDT Equity Inc. (CDT)
CDT Equity Inc., operating in the biotechnology sector, surged 40.03% today, ranking as the 4th largest gainer in the penny stock market. The stock reached an intraday high of $1.17 and closed at $0.90. Recent catalysts driving this significant move include the board's authorization for a cryptocurrency treasury reserve strategy on September 3rd and subsequent confirmation of acquiring 8.65 BitcoinBTC-- for $1 million on September 16th, positioning the company within the innovative digital asset space.
Visionary Holdings Inc. (GV)
Visionary Holdings stock soared 61.00% today amid strong market activity. This surge directly followed the company's announcement on September 17th of a breakthrough strategic partnership with Jiangsu Yike Regenerative, focusing on advancements within the regenerative medicine field. Reports indicate the collaboration accelerates the development and commercialization of novel therapeutic technologies.
AtlasClear Holdings Inc. (ATCH)
AtlasClear Holdings experienced a notable spike, rising 24.33%, fueled by investor optimism. Key developments contributing to this momentum include the successful closure of a $3 million strategic financing round via promissory notes reported on September 16th, alongside confirmation of significant expansion in the company's stock loan business contributing 15% to revenue.
Educational Development Corporation (EDUC)
Educational Development Corporation (EDUC), a media sector entity, surged 31.80%—ranking fifth in penny stocks—hitting an intraday high of $1.84 and closing at $1.80. Sources confirm the pending sale of its Hilti Complex will fully repay bank debt, positioning EDUC for a debt-free future. Concurrently, management highlighted operational restructuring and new membership initiatives during recent strategic briefings, fueling investor optimism.
Top Decliners
Curanex Pharmaceuticals Inc. (CURX)
Curanex Pharmaceuticals Inc. (CURX), operating in the pharmaceuticals industry, saw its stock plummet 83.46% today, ranking as the worst performer in the penny stock market. Shares hit an intraday low of $1.37 before closing at $1.52. Recent reports indicate a September 15th shareholder letter disclosed insufficient funding for planned trials and "significant uncertainty" about near-term operations, followed by a September 16th regulatory filing confirming Nasdaq non-compliance and halting pre-IPO share sales initiated just weeks prior.
Co-Diagnostics, Inc. (CODX)
Co-Diagnostics, Inc. (CODX), a Healthcare Equipment & Supplies firm, saw its shares plummet 34.74% today, ranking as the second-worst performer in the penny stock market. The stock hit an intraday low of $0.38 before closing at $0.42.
Reports indicate the company recently signed a strategic MOU to form a Saudi JV for manufacturing and distributing its Co-Dx PCR platform in the MENA region. Despite this partnership announcement on September 16, shares plunged significantly in pre-market trading that same day, contributing to today's steep decline.
Boxlight Corporation (BOXL)
Boxlight Corporation (BOXL), operating in the Computers and Peripherals sector, plunged 34.52% today, ranking as the third-worst performer among penny stocks. Shares hit an intraday low of $1.65 before closing at $1.65. Investor sentiment soured after a Sept. 12 regulatory filing revealed significant ownership changes, coupled with a Sept. 16 product shipment announcement failing to offset concerns amid broader market pressures. Trading was briefly halted due to volatility before resuming at depressed levels.
Office Properties Income Trust (OPI)
Office Properties Income Trust (OPI), an office REIT, plummeted 31.77%—ranking fourth among penny stocks—hitting an intraday low of $0.55 and closing at $0.57. Reports on September 17 indicated potential bankruptcy concerns following the company's material event filing on September 15, driving investor panic amid unconfirmed market speculation.
Bioaffinity Technologies, Inc. (BIAF)
Bioaffinity Technologies (BIAF), a healthcare equipment and supplies firm, plummeted 29.89% today, ranking as the 5th worst performer among penny stocks. Shares touched an intraday low of $0.17 before closing at $0.18. Contributing directly to today's collapse, the company announced a drastic 1-for-30 reverse stock split set for September 19, alongside reports indicating it recently closed a $1.2 million private placement and warrant inducement transaction, actions often interpreted as signals of financial distress by the market.
On September 17, 2025, SciSparc Ltd.SPRC-- (SPRC) surged 142.94% as the top-performing penny stock, while Curanex PharmaceuticalsCURX-- Inc. (CURX) plummeted 83.46%, marking the steepest decline. Market activity reflected distinct catalysts driving these extremes amid volatile trading conditions.
Top Gainers
SciSparc Ltd. (SPRC)
Israeli clinical-stage pharmaceutical company SciSparc Ltd. (SPRC) led penny stocks today with a massive 142.94% gain, ranking it the top mover. The stock reached an intraday high of $6.36 and closed at $4.47.
Reports indicate a significant development impacting the company's proposed merger with AutoMaxKMX-- Motors, specifically noting a court-granted stay on the transaction effective September 16th. This legal intervention appears to be the primary catalyst driving the substantial after-hours surge reported yesterday and continuing into today's session.
Atlasclear Holdings, Inc. (ATCH)
ATCH surged 87.28% today, ranking #2 among penny stocks, with an intraday high of $1.82 and closing at $1.60 in the Financial Services sector. This rally follows its Sept. 16 report of a 295% net income increase and $3 million strategic financing secured the same date, highlighting aggressive financial growth and strengthened liquidity.
Visionary Holdings Inc. (GV)
Visionary Holdings Inc. (GV) surged 68.17%, ranking third among penny stocks, hitting a $4.18 intraday peak before closing at $2.80 in the Integrated Consumer Services sector. The stock surge coincided with a September 17 breakthrough partnership announcement with Jiangsu Yike Regenerative Medicine for biotech advancements, coupled with this week’s leadership overhaul appointing executives to drive growth in biotech and new energy initiatives.
CDT Equity Inc. (CDT)
CDT Equity Inc., operating in the biotechnology sector, surged 40.03% today, ranking as the 4th largest gainer in the penny stock market. The stock reached an intraday high of $1.17 and closed at $0.90. Recent catalysts driving this significant move include the board's authorization for a cryptocurrency treasury reserve strategy on September 3rd and subsequent confirmation of acquiring 8.65 BitcoinBTC-- for $1 million on September 16th, positioning the company within the innovative digital asset space.
Visionary Holdings Inc. (GV)
Visionary Holdings stock soared 61.00% today amid strong market activity. This surge directly followed the company's announcement on September 17th of a breakthrough strategic partnership with Jiangsu Yike Regenerative, focusing on advancements within the regenerative medicine field. Reports indicate the collaboration accelerates the development and commercialization of novel therapeutic technologies.
AtlasClear Holdings Inc. (ATCH)
AtlasClear Holdings experienced a notable spike, rising 24.33%, fueled by investor optimism. Key developments contributing to this momentum include the successful closure of a $3 million strategic financing round via promissory notes reported on September 16th, alongside confirmation of significant expansion in the company's stock loan business contributing 15% to revenue.
Educational Development Corporation (EDUC)
Educational Development Corporation (EDUC), a media sector entity, surged 31.80%—ranking fifth in penny stocks—hitting an intraday high of $1.84 and closing at $1.80. Sources confirm the pending sale of its Hilti Complex will fully repay bank debt, positioning EDUC for a debt-free future. Concurrently, management highlighted operational restructuring and new membership initiatives during recent strategic briefings, fueling investor optimism.
Top Decliners
Curanex Pharmaceuticals Inc. (CURX)
Curanex Pharmaceuticals Inc. (CURX), operating in the pharmaceuticals industry, saw its stock plummet 83.46% today, ranking as the worst performer in the penny stock market. Shares hit an intraday low of $1.37 before closing at $1.52. Recent reports indicate a September 15th shareholder letter disclosed insufficient funding for planned trials and "significant uncertainty" about near-term operations, followed by a September 16th regulatory filing confirming Nasdaq non-compliance and halting pre-IPO share sales initiated just weeks prior.
Co-Diagnostics, Inc. (CODX)
Co-Diagnostics, Inc. (CODX), a Healthcare Equipment & Supplies firm, saw its shares plummet 34.74% today, ranking as the second-worst performer in the penny stock market. The stock hit an intraday low of $0.38 before closing at $0.42.
Reports indicate the company recently signed a strategic MOU to form a Saudi JV for manufacturing and distributing its Co-Dx PCR platform in the MENA region. Despite this partnership announcement on September 16, shares plunged significantly in pre-market trading that same day, contributing to today's steep decline.
Boxlight Corporation (BOXL)
Boxlight Corporation (BOXL), operating in the Computers and Peripherals sector, plunged 34.52% today, ranking as the third-worst performer among penny stocks. Shares hit an intraday low of $1.65 before closing at $1.65. Investor sentiment soured after a Sept. 12 regulatory filing revealed significant ownership changes, coupled with a Sept. 16 product shipment announcement failing to offset concerns amid broader market pressures. Trading was briefly halted due to volatility before resuming at depressed levels.
Office Properties Income Trust (OPI)
Office Properties Income Trust (OPI), an office REIT, plummeted 31.77%—ranking fourth among penny stocks—hitting an intraday low of $0.55 and closing at $0.57. Reports on September 17 indicated potential bankruptcy concerns following the company's material event filing on September 15, driving investor panic amid unconfirmed market speculation.
Bioaffinity Technologies, Inc. (BIAF)
Bioaffinity Technologies (BIAF), a healthcare equipment and supplies firm, plummeted 29.89% today, ranking as the 5th worst performer among penny stocks. Shares touched an intraday low of $0.17 before closing at $0.18. Contributing directly to today's collapse, the company announced a drastic 1-for-30 reverse stock split set for September 19, alongside reports indicating it recently closed a $1.2 million private placement and warrant inducement transaction, actions often interpreted as signals of financial distress by the market.

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