Global markets witnessed extraordinary microcap stock volatility on December 9, with several stocks recording triple-digit gains and over 70% losses in a single session, according to market data timestamped at 4:15 PM ET.
On the upside, Aimei Health Technology dominated the gainers’ list, with its stock AFJK skyrocketing by 962.42%, while its related entity AFJKU surged 942.63%. Oriental Culture Holding (OCG) also delivered a massive rally, jumping 291.98%, followed by Netcapital Inc.’s NCPLW at 174.19% and NCPL at 112.47%.
Meanwhile, the downside saw sharp erosion in investor value. Top Wealth Group Holding (TWG) collapsed 72.73%, marking the steepest decline of the session. Safe and Green Development (SGD) plunged 57.29%, while Biodexa Pharmaceuticals (BDRX) slid 53.75%. Rafael Holdings (RFL) and Fusion Fuel Green PLC (HTOOW) also suffered heavy losses of 52.66% and 51.21%, respectively.
The sharp divergence in stock performance highlights heightened speculative trading and extreme risk exposure in low-float and microcap counters, keeping retail investors on alert amid unpredictable price action.