November 12, 2026 at 10:30 PM

After-Hours Movers: MRLN, PARA, SLSN Lead the Small-Cap Scan

MRLN led a group of 10 active small-cap stocks flagged for editorial review.

After-hours movers roundup

Merlin, Inc. (MRLN) led the latest after-hours scan, gaining approximately 66.0%. The table below ranks the leading qualifying movers captured in the latest snapshot.

Top 10 After-Hours Movers

Scanner snapshot captured 2026-11-12T22:30:03.474Z.

#TickerCompanyMovePriceVolumeMarket Cap
1MRLNMerlin, Inc.+66.0%$1.607,421,625$97.5M
2PARAParabolic Technologies, Inc.+31.1%$0.132028,846,687$66,054
3SLSNSolesence, Inc.+30.9%$1.191,221,928$64.2M
4VTSIVirTra, Inc.+29.4%$3.391,950,829$29.7M
5DEFTDefi Technologies, Inc.+24.7%$0.3785392,459$117.8M
6CJMBCallan JMB Inc.+21.7%$0.45881,367,079$4.0M
7SLNDSouthland Holdings, Inc.+17.4%$0.7399316,211$34.3M
8NMAXNewsmax, Inc.+15.1%$8.39308,154$941.6M
9GYGYGame Your Game, Inc.+12.3%$0.34286,743,359$4.4M
10SNALSnail, Inc.+11.8%$2.55444,893$20.4M

What’s Driving the Moves

MRLN — Merlin, Inc.

MRLN gained approximately 66.0% in the scanner snapshot. A possible catalyst was Merlin, Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2026 Results. The headline should be verified against the original source before publication.

PARA — Parabolic Technologies, Inc.

PARA gained approximately 31.1% in the scanner snapshot. A possible catalyst was Parabolic Technologies, Inc. Announces $11.6 Million Debt Paydown Eliminating All Secured Debt. The headline should be verified against the original source before publication.

SLSN — Solesence, Inc.

SLSN gained approximately 30.9% in the scanner snapshot. A possible catalyst was Solésence Reports Record Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results. The headline should be verified against the original source before publication.

VTSI — VirTra, Inc.

VTSI gained approximately 29.4% in the scanner snapshot. A possible catalyst was VirTra Reports Third Quarter and Nine Months 2026 Financial Results. The headline should be verified against the original source before publication.

DEFT — Defi Technologies, Inc.

DEFT gained approximately 24.7% in the scanner snapshot. A possible catalyst was DeFi Technologies Announces Shareholder Call to Discuss Q3 2026 Financial Results. The headline should be verified against the original source before publication.

CJMB — Callan JMB Inc.

CJMB gained approximately 21.7% in the scanner snapshot. A possible catalyst was Callan JMB CEO and Management Team Invest $1.5 Million in Common-Only Transaction at a Premium of $1.10 Per Share, Reinforcing Confidence in Growth Strategy. The headline should be verified against the original source before publication.

SLND — Southland Holdings, Inc.

SLND gained approximately 17.4% in the scanner snapshot. A possible catalyst was Southland: Q3 Earnings Snapshot. The headline should be verified against the original source before publication.

NMAX — Newsmax, Inc.

NMAX gained approximately 15.1% in the scanner snapshot. A possible catalyst was Newsmax: Q3 Earnings Snapshot. The headline should be verified against the original source before publication.

GYGY — Game Your Game, Inc.

GYGY gained approximately 12.3% in the scanner snapshot. A possible catalyst was Game Your Game’s Altus Sports Group Engages Veteran Football Agent Colin Gordon as Senior Football Advisor to Help Build Its Football Representation Business. The headline should be verified against the original source before publication.

SNAL — Snail, Inc.

SNAL gained approximately 11.8% in the scanner snapshot. A possible catalyst was Snail, Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results. The headline should be verified against the original source before publication.

What To Watch Next

Premarket and after-hours moves can reverse quickly. Editors should verify the catalyst, filing history, financing activity, float structure and liquidity before publication.