October 19, 2026 at 12:05 PM

Pre-Market Movers: SAFX, AAME, TCRT Lead the Small-Cap Scan

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

Pre-market movers roundup

XCF Global, Inc. (SAFX) led the latest pre-market scan, gaining approximately 43.9%. The table below ranks the leading qualifying movers captured in the latest snapshot.

Top 10 Pre-Market Movers

Scanner snapshot captured 2026-10-19T12:00:03.802Z.

#TickerCompanyMovePriceVolumeMarket Cap
1SAFXXCF Global, Inc.+43.9%$0.201968,285,294$58.3M
2AAMEAtlantic American Corporation+43.8%$1.5121,737,448$21.4M
3TCRTAlaunos Therapeutics, Inc.+31.2%$3.456,390,772$7.7M
4ZONEZone Frontier Inc.+26.1%$0.1198111,212$48.3M
5MEDSDataMeds AI, Inc.+15.2%$3.031,552,911$11.8M
6XLABExascale Labs Holdings Inc.+14.9%$2.7015,722,038$79.2M
7RPGLRepublic Power Group Limited+13.9%$7.85143,600$7.2M
8VAIValor Energy Incorporated+13.7%$2.65267,481$33.9M
9DKIDarkIris Inc.+8.3%$0.057736,620,143$111,801
10VCIGVCI Global Limited+7.9%$0.268214,488,265$314,724

What’s Driving the Moves

SAFX — XCF Global, Inc.

SAFX gained approximately 43.9% in the scanner snapshot. A possible catalyst was XCF Global CEO Updates Shareholders Following Recent Market Volatility. The headline should be verified against the original source before publication.

AAME — Atlantic American Corporation

AAME gained approximately 43.8% in the scanner snapshot. A possible catalyst was Atlantic American: Q4 Earnings Snapshot. The headline should be verified against the original source before publication.

TCRT — Alaunos Therapeutics, Inc.

TCRT gained approximately 31.2% in the scanner snapshot. A possible catalyst was Another Paragon spinout goes public through reverse merger. The headline should be verified against the original source before publication.

ZONE — Zone Frontier Inc.

ZONE gained approximately 26.1% in the scanner snapshot. A possible catalyst was Zone Frontier Sells Legacy Cleaning Products Business, Eliminating Approximately $3 Million in Annual Cash Burn While Retaining Significant Potential Upside. The headline should be verified against the original source before publication.

MEDS — DataMeds AI, Inc.

MEDS gained approximately 15.2% in the scanner snapshot. A possible catalyst was DataMeds AI Plans Peptide Compounding Expansion Through Corexa Health Following FDA Policy Proposal. The headline should be verified against the original source before publication.

XLAB — Exascale Labs Holdings Inc.

XLAB gained approximately 14.9% in the scanner snapshot. A possible catalyst was Exascale Labs Holdings Inc. Reports 111% Revenue Growth for Full Fiscal Year 2026 and Provides Business Update Following Successful Nasdaq Listing. The headline should be verified against the original source before publication.

RPGL — Republic Power Group Limited

RPGL gained approximately 13.9% in the scanner snapshot. A possible catalyst was Republic Power Group Limited Announces 1-For-16 Reverse Share Split. The headline should be verified against the original source before publication.

VAI — Valor Energy Incorporated

VAI gained approximately 13.7% in the scanner snapshot. A possible catalyst was Valor Energy Inc. Enters into Agreement to Acquire 18MW Computing Center in Youngstown, Ohio. The headline should be verified against the original source before publication.

DKI — DarkIris Inc.

DKI gained approximately 8.3% in the scanner snapshot. A possible catalyst was DarkIris Prices $6 Million Public Offering at $1.44 Per Unit With Potential for Significant Share Dilution. The headline should be verified against the original source before publication.

VCIG — VCI Global Limited

VCIG gained approximately 7.9% in the scanner snapshot. A possible catalyst was VCI Global Advances AI Infrastructure and Token Services Strategy; Strengthens Balance Sheet in 1H2026. 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.