Top Microcaps CELZ, PRSO, HCWC, TOON: Shorted Stocks to Watch in August 2026
Aug. 7, 2026 – Microcap stocks and shorted stocks are attracting investor attention in August as catalysts emerge across biotechnology, defense technology, military drones, artificial intelligence, fintech, logistics, consumer wellness and digital media. Stocks to watch include Creative Medical Technology Holdings (NASDAQ: CELZ), Peraso Inc. (NASDAQ: PRSO), Lion Group Holding (NASDAQ: LGHL), Healthy Choice Wellness (NYSE: HCWC), Smart Logistics (NASDAQ: SLGB), and Kartoon Studios (NYSE: TOON).
Creative Medical Technology Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: CELZ) announced it received a Notice of Allowance from the USPTO for a patent application titled “Suppression of Diabetes Using Exosomes From Stem Cell Programmed Myeloid Cells.” The development puts CELZ in focus among investors following regenerative medicine, stem cells, exosome technology and biotech stocks.
About Creative Medical Technology: Creative Medical Technology is a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing regenerative medicine and immunotherapy approaches using adult stem cells and related technologies.
Peraso Inc. (NASDAQ: PRSO) has earnings expected August 11, 2026, putting the microcap semiconductor company in focus as it expands its 60 GHz mmWave technology into military drones, UAVs, autonomous systems, tactical communications, ISR, Identification Friend or Foe (IFF), electronic warfare and AI-enabled battlefield networks.
Growing global investment in defense communications, autonomous technologies and drone warfare continues to expand the potential market for secure, high-speed wireless communications.
About Peraso: Peraso is a semiconductor company developing high-performance 60 GHz mmWave wireless technology for fixed wireless, video, factory automation, defense and autonomous-system communications.
Lion Group Holding Ltd. (NASDAQ: LGHL) operates an all-in-one trading platform offering a broad spectrum of financial products and services, providing exposure to the expanding fintech, online trading and digital financial services markets.
About Lion Group Holding: Lion Group operates a technology-driven financial services and trading platform offering customers access to multiple financial products and services.
Healthy Choice Wellness Corp. (NYSE: HCWC) operates a portfolio of 19 natural and organic grocery locations across six states, including Ada’s Natural Market, Paradise Health & Nutrition, Mother Earth’s Storehouse, Greens Natural Foods, Ellwood Thompson’s and GreenAcres Market.
Investors are also monitoring a Special Meeting of Stockholders related to the proposed merger involving Healthy Choice Wellness and Healthy Choice Wellness II Corp.
About Healthy Choice Wellness: HCWC operates natural and organic grocery and wellness businesses focused on healthier nutrition and lifestyle alternatives.
Smart Logistics Ltd. (NASDAQ: SLGB) is a B2B contract logistics provider specializing in industrial raw-material transportation. The company uses its proprietary Transportation Management System (TMS) to optimize routes and equipment while investing in advanced logistics infrastructure.
About Smart Logistics: Smart Logistics provides contract transportation and technology-enabled logistics solutions primarily for large institutional customers.
Kartoon Studios, Inc. (NYSE: TOON) has earnings expected August 13, 2026, following several developments that have increased investor attention.
The company appointed Brooke Bacon as SVP of Consumer Products and Licensing following her experience at Activision Blizzard with major franchises including Diablo, Overwatch and Call of Duty. Kartoon Studios has also announced approximately $78.5 million in litigation settlements and expanded its content and licensing strategy with Mattel (NASDAQ: MAT) brands Masters of the Universe and American Girl on Kartoon Channel!
About Kartoon Studios: Kartoon Studios is a global children’s and family entertainment company engaged in content creation, production, distribution, marketing and licensing through businesses including Kartoon Channel! and Mainframe Studios.
Microcap Stocks to Watch in August
With earnings, patents, mergers, defense technology, logistics expansion and corporate developments providing potential catalysts, CELZ, PRSO, LGHL, HCWC, SLGB and TOON remain among the microcap and shorted stocks investors are watching as August 2026 trading develops.
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