Joby Aviation, Inc.

Archer Aviation Inc.

Shares of air taxi developer Joby Aviation may be poised for sharp, speculative gains, according to Freedom Broker. Last week, the U.S. government <a href="https://www.claimsjournal.com/news/national/2025/09/15/332956.htm">announced</a>&nbsp;an eVTOL pilot program in which Joby is expected to participate. Earlier, the company also agreed to <a href="https://ir.jobyaviation.com/news-events/press-releases/detail/143/joby-to-bring-blades-air-mobility-services-to-the-uber">expand</a>&nbsp;its partnership with Uber. Freedom Broker analysts believe these factors could drive the stock higher.

Freedom Broker sees 18% short-term upside in air taxi developer Joby Aviation 

California Resources Corporation

Berry Corporation

Investors may want to take advantage of&nbsp;easing environmental rules for drilling in California by buying shares of small-cap oil producer California Resources, several Wall Street analysts have <a href="https://www.barrons.com/articles/california-oil-regulation-kern-berry-acecb7dc?mod=hp_WIND_A_3_3#:~:text=%D0%98%D0%BD%D0%B2%D0%B5%D1%81%D1%82%D0%BE%D1%80%D0%B0%D0%BC%2C%20%D0%B6%D0%B5%D0%BB%D0%B0%D1%8E%D1%89%D0%B8%D0%BC%20%D1%81%D1%8B%D0%B3%D1%80%D0%B0%D1%82%D1%8C,%D0%BF%D1%80%D0%BE%D1%82%D0%B8%D0%B2%20%D0%BD%D0%B5%D0%B4%D0%B0%D0%B2%D0%BD%D0%B8%D1%85%20%2456.">flagged</a>. Yesterday, September 15, the company <a href="https://www.crc.com/news-releases/news-release-details/california-resources-corporation-announces-all-stock-combination">announced</a>&nbsp;it would buy smaller peer Berry Corporation.&nbsp;

Analysts recommend oil producer California Resources amid acquisition of smaller peer

Corcept Therapeutics Incorporated

LTC Properties, Inc.

Goosehead Insurance, Inc.

MarketWatch has <a href="https://www.marketwatch.com/story/11-fast-growing-small-cap-stocks-that-could-get-a-boost-from-the-feds-next-move-424328aa">compiled</a>&nbsp;a list of 11 fast-growing small-cap stocks from the S&amp;P SmallCap 600 that could get a boost from the Fed’s next move. Wall Street forecasts that their earnings will continue to rise at least through 2027, a pace three times faster than the average for index companies.

MarketWatch names 11 fast-growing small caps set to outperform amid Fed rate cuts

Lottery.com Inc.

Noble Capital Markets sees the fair value of SEGG Media, the media platform that owns Sports.com, Concerts.com, and Lottery.com, at $20 per share, according to a coverage initiation <a href="https://www.channelchek.com/news-channel/segg-media-corporation-segg-leveraging-strong-brands-as-a-foundation-for-growth">report</a>. This target price is more than 3.5 times the <a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/SEGG/">current share price</a>. Analysts believe that under a new management, the company created after the collapse of Lottery.com has every chance to get back to growth.

Noble initiates coverage of micro-cap media stock SEGG Media with 'buy', 277% upside

The Russell 2000 index, which tracks small- and mid-cap stocks, has <a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/%5ERUT/">risen</a>&nbsp;5% over the last month and could soon <a href="https://www.barrons.com/articles/small-cap-stocks-rally-russell-2000-88aac4b9?refsec=small-caps&amp;mod=topics_small-caps">surpass</a>&nbsp;its 2021 record. Some Wall Street strategists <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-09-12/wall-street-expects-rally-in-riskiest-stocks-to-last-12-months?embedded-checkout=true">believe</a>&nbsp;the rally is just beginning, while others <a href="https://www.barrons.com/articles/small-cap-stocks-rally-russell-2000-88aac4b9?refsec=small-caps&amp;mod=topics_small-caps">argue</a>&nbsp;these companies may struggle to sustain momentum amid a sluggish economy.

Russell 2000 nears record high: How long can the small-cap rally last?

Riot Platforms, Inc.

Illumina, Inc.

Teradyne, Inc.

Oklo Inc.

A recent Freedom Capital strategic outlook highlights small- and mid-cap opportunities across innovation economy sectors

Wellness, robots, biotech: Freedom names smid beneficiaries of innovation trends

MAIA Biotechnology, Inc.

Shares of micro cap MAIA Biotechnology <a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/MAIA/">jumped</a>&nbsp;almost 9% yesterday, September 11, to end the day at $1.70 per share, an almost two-month high The gain followed the company's&nbsp;<a href="https://ir.maiabiotech.com/news-events/press-releases/detail/150/maia-biotechnology-highlights-positive-efficacy-data-from">announcement</a>&nbsp;that its experimental therapy for lung cancer, which is in the middle of phase II clinical trials, has demonstrated double the efficacy of standard treatment.

MAIA Biotechnology shares jump 9% on upbeat latest lung cancer therapy trial results

Opendoor Technologies Inc.

Retail investors have forced out the previous CEO and helped lift the share price by 1,770% in 2.5 months

Opendoor surges 80% as cofounders return and $40 million investment to be made

Ero Copper Corp.

Freedom Broker has issued a short-term trade idea to buy shares of small-cap copper miner Ero Copper. The Freedom Broker analysts highlight the company's low production costs and expansion potential, calling it one of the most attractive “pure copper” plays as the global market heads into 2026 leaning more and more bullish.

Freedom Broker likes Ero Copper as a short-term trade on bullish copper outlook

Compass, Inc.

Root, Inc.

Weis Markets, Inc.

Smaller companies are due some time in the sun, says Josh Wein, a portfolio manager for Hennessy Cornerstone Growth Fund, who offers three small-cap holdings that investors should look at.

PM recommends three small/mid-cap holdings 'flying under the radar'

High Tide Inc.

Zacks Small-Cap Research has <a href="https://scr.zacks.com/news/news-details/2025/HITI-Initiating-Coverage-of-a-High-Growth-Specialty-Retailer-Focused-on-Cannabis-with-Sustainable-Competitive-Advantages-/default.aspx">initiated coverage</a> of High Tide, a Canadian cannabis retailer listed in the U.S. It sees "plenty of growth levers" – from expanding the domestic retail network to making international acquisitions – and has assigned a target price that implies more than 80% upside.

Zacks initiates coverage of cannabis retailer High Tide with TP implying 80% upside 

Freshpet, Inc.

Limbach Holdings, Inc.

Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc.

Royce fund managers <a href="https://www.royceinvest.com/insights/2025/3Q25/four-small-caps-for-the-long-run">have named</a>&nbsp;four small caps with promising long-term prospects. This year, their share prices have come under pressure, prompting Royce to increase its position in two of them.

Small caps