A wave of breakthrough developments across medical technology, cybersecurity, entertainment, space defense, semiconductor innovation, and critical minerals is putting several sub-$1 stocks on the radar of retail and institutional investors. Below is a complete rundown of seven major catalysts driving renewed attention.
HeartBeam (NASDAQ: BEAT) Receives FDA Clearance for First-Ever Cable-Free, At-Home 12-Lead ECG for its groundbreaking, cable-free synthesized 12-lead ECG technology—overturning a prior NSE determination. Unlike single-lead or 6-lead consumer devices, HeartBeam’s patented form factor captures 3-D electrical signals and synthesizes them into a clinical-grade 12-lead ECG that can be reviewed remotely by a board-certified cardiologist.This milestone unlocks major growth opportunities in cardiac telehealth, remote-monitoring programs, and reimbursement pathways, positioning BEAT as a potential leader in at-home arrhythmia detection.
Kartoon Studios (NYSE: TOON) will unveil its flagship animated franchise “Hundred Acre Woods: Winnie and Friends” on December 16 at Hollywood’s historic TCL Chinese Theatre—home to blockbuster premieres such as Avatar and Titanic. CEO Andy Heyward emphasized that the new series could become a billion-dollar evergreen brand spanning global entertainment and consumer products. With Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX) and Paramount Sky Ltd. (NYSE: PSKY) reportedly battling to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (NASDAQ: WBD, investors are increasingly asking whether TOON could be the next media acquisition target.
Aprea Therapeutics (NASDAQ: APRE) CEO Highlights Breakthrough Cancer Programs on The Street Reports Podcast. Aprea CEO Oren Gilad joined The Street Reports to discuss APRE’s next-generation oncology strategy, including WEE1 + ATR combination programs that may reshape precision cancer therapy. The interview provides game-changing insights into how APRE’s pipeline could disrupt traditional oncology development. Listen to Podcast Now!
Momentus (NASDAQ: MNTS) Selected for U.S. Space Force / MDA SHIELD Contract Vehicle to participate in the Missile Defense Agency’s SHIELD IDIQ program—part of the Pentagon’s $151B Golden Dome missile-defense initiative. The Company’s Vigoride Orbital Service Vehicle (OSV) offers rapid on-orbit demonstrations, agile reconfiguration, and a pathway to support space-based missile tracking, communications, and interceptor validation.
Peraso (NasdaqCM: PRSO): Benchmark reiterated coverage of Peraso with a $3 price target as Street estimates call for $84M in revenue (+548%) and positive non-GAAP EPS of $0.04. Institutional participation increased again this quarter, with total fund-held shares rising 30.97% to 350K. With mmWave adoption accelerating and licensing economics improving, PRSO is emerging as a deep-value semiconductor turnaround story under $1. See More.
Power Metallic Mines (TSXV: PNPN | OTCQB: PNPNF) Advances NYSE Uplisting and Reports Continued High-Grade Drilling Success with additional high-grade intercepts from its Nisk nickel-copper-PGM project while progressing toward an NYSE listing expected to update in early January 2026 following Q3 audit review. With a major uplisting on the horizon and continued strong assay results, PNPN remains a closely watched critical-minerals candidate for 2026.
Signal Advance (OTC: SIGL) Expands Patented Analog Guard®, Global Post-Quantum IP Portfolio. U.S. and international IP portfolio supporting quantum-safe, physics-based encryption. The urgency for quantum-safe security continues to accelerate — a reality underscored by IBM (NYSE: IBM) and Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) jointly announcing plans to build the foundation for networked distributed quantum computing as early as the 2030s. Analog Guard® bypasses computational vulnerabilities entirely by embedding protection within nonlinear analog signal physics—making SIGL one of the earliest post-quantum security innovators in the small-cap market.
Across cardiac technology, cybersecurity, oncology, entertainment, space defense, semiconductors, and critical minerals, these Stocks Under $1—BEAT, SIGL, APRE, TOON, MNTS, PRSO, PNPN—are producing material catalysts capable of reshaping investor sentiment heading into year-end and early 2026.
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