October 2, 2026 at 4:30 PM

Midday Movers: AMOD, SDEV, XRPN Lead the Small-Cap Scan

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

Midday movers roundup

Alpha Modus Holdings, Inc. (AMOD) led the latest midday scan, gaining approximately 178.6%. The table below ranks the leading qualifying movers captured in the latest snapshot.

Top 10 Midday Movers

Scanner snapshot captured 2026-10-02T16:00:03.448Z.

#TickerCompanyMovePriceVolumeMarket Cap
1AMODAlpha Modus Holdings, Inc.+178.6%$3.26163,870,234$5.8M
2SDEVStablecoin Development Corporation+66.7%$6.1094,720,219$315.7M
3XRPNArmada Acquisition Corp. II+66.5%$39.003,286,547$1.23B
4CYCUCycurion, Inc.+52.0%$4.0938,478,676$13.2M
5FNGRFingerMotion, Inc.+43.7%$0.2525169,984,927$19.2M
6ZNBZeta Network Group+42.5%$1.512,002,078$1.5M
7AIXIXIAO-I Corporation+42.4%$1.7365,322,845$159,788
8QTEXQTREX Quantum Ltd.+39.0%$1.0985,627,623$73.1M
9SCKTSocket Mobile, Inc.+35.9%$0.733668,671,570$6.1M
10NIVFNewGenIvf Group Limited+24.9%$0.1261270,716,462$284,453

What’s Driving the Moves

AMOD — Alpha Modus Holdings, Inc.

AMOD gained approximately 178.6% in the scanner snapshot. A possible catalyst was Alpha Modus Granted 13th Patent Covering the Retail Media Handoff. The headline should be verified against the original source before publication.

SDEV — Stablecoin Development Corporation

SDEV gained approximately 66.7% in the scanner snapshot. A possible catalyst was Tether Joins $134 Million SDEV Financing as Stablecoin Infrastructure Expands. The headline should be verified against the original source before publication.

XRPN — Armada Acquisition Corp. II

XRPN gained approximately 66.5% in the scanner snapshot. A possible catalyst was Evernorth XRP Treasury Clears Vote, Awaits October Closing. The headline should be verified against the original source before publication.

CYCU — Cycurion, Inc.

CYCU gained approximately 52.0% in the scanner snapshot. A possible catalyst was Cycurion Regains Compliance with Nasdaq Bid Price Requirement. The headline should be verified against the original source before publication.

FNGR — FingerMotion, Inc.

FNGR gained approximately 43.7% in the scanner snapshot. A possible catalyst was FingerMotion Signs Binding Agreement for 20-Acre Hanna Campus #1 AI Inference Compute Site. The headline should be verified against the original source before publication.

ZNB — Zeta Network Group

ZNB gained approximately 42.5% in the scanner snapshot. A possible catalyst was Univest Securities, LLC Announces Closing of $15 Million Registered Direct Offering for its Client Zeta Network Group (NASDAQ: ZNB). The headline should be verified against the original source before publication.

AIXI — XIAO-I Corporation

AIXI gained approximately 42.4% in the scanner snapshot. A possible catalyst was Xiao-I Corporation Announces Plan to Implement ADS Ratio Change. The headline should be verified against the original source before publication.

QTEX — QTREX Quantum Ltd.

QTEX gained approximately 39.0% in the scanner snapshot. A possible catalyst was QTREX Interconnect Independently Tested at 20 mK by a Leading Quantum Computing Company; Over 100 dB Channel Isolation, 60 dB Beyond the Market Leader. The headline should be verified against the original source before publication.

SCKT — Socket Mobile, Inc.

SCKT gained approximately 35.9% in the scanner snapshot. A possible catalyst was Socket Mobile and Orda Expand Enterprise Workplace Dining with Integrated Mobile Ordering and Self-Checkout Solution. The headline should be verified against the original source before publication.

NIVF — NewGenIvf Group Limited

NIVF gained approximately 24.9% in the scanner snapshot. A possible catalyst was NewGen Announces Pricing of $1.25 Million Public Offering. 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.