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Buttcoin is generating significant buzz as a nostalgic parody project, with the community actively debating whether its long-standing history dating back to 2011 gives it more staying power than typical meme coins. Advocates are rallying behind the project's relaunch by its original creator, viewing the coin as a satirical mirror to Bitcoin that is positioned for future growth despite skepticism over its comedic nature.

RaveDAO is a global community uniting music, technology, and purpose. Since their first sold-out event at Dubai 2024, they have expanded across Europe, the Middle East, North America, and Asia, hosting world-class experiences with over 100,000 total attendees and 3,000+ attendees for each event.  RaveDAO has worked with top-tier artists like Vintage Culture, Don Diablo, Chris Avantgarde, Lilly Palmer, MORTEN, Bassjackers, and GENESI and has support from Binance, OKX, Bitget, and Polygon. RaveDAO is redefining live entertainment in Web3 and has active partnerships with 1001Tracklists, AMF, and Warner Music.  Beyond the dance floor, RaveDAO channels energy and attention toward impact. In 2025 alone, proceeds from its events helped restore sight to 400+ cataract patients in Nepal and fund over 150 meditation programs across the U.S.

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RaveDAO is experiencing intense market volatility and significant social media attention as traders debate whether the asset is in the midst of a sustainable growth phase or a high-risk pump-and-dump cycle. While bulls point to the token's real-world use case in the decentralized event and music sector and recent institutional partnership rumors, skeptics remain wary of potential sell-offs and significant token supply releases.

The Mosaic Co. engages in the production and marketing of concentrated phosphate and potash crop nutrients. It operates through the following segments: Phosphates, Potash, and Mosaic Fertilizantes. The Phosphates segment is involved in the ownership and operation of mines and production facilities which produce concentrated phosphate crop nutrients and phosphate-based animal feed ingredients, and processing plants which produce concentrated phosphate crop nutrients. The Potash segment includes mining, processing, and selling potash. The Mosaic Fertilizantes segment focuses on mines, chemical plants, crop nutrient blending and bagging facilities, port terminals, and warehouses. The company was founded on March 25, 2004 and is headquartered in Tampa, FL.

Mosaic Company

Mosaic is trending as investors weigh persistent supply-chain riskscompounded by Middle East tensions and shifting trade policyagainst the company's valuation as a major North American real-asset producer. The community remains heavily divided between those viewing the stock as a deeply undervalued play on critical agricultural inputs and food security, and skeptics wary of margin pressures, geopolitical headlines, and ongoing analyst downgrades.

Atlassian Corp. is a holding company, which engages in providing team collaboration and productivity software. Its products include Jira Software, Confluence, Jira Service Management, and Loom. The company was founded by Michael Cannon-Brookes and Scott Farquhar in October 2002 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

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Atlassian is experiencing intense selling pressure and a severe stock decline as investors aggressively rotate out of the software sector, fueled by fears that AI-driven tools will commoditize enterprise workflows. While a segment of the community remains focused on the stock's discounted valuation and the sticky nature of Jira and Confluence, bears and institutional de-risking continue to dominate the narrative, pushing the symbol toward fresh 52-week lows.

GitLab, Inc. engages in the intelligent development, security, and operations (DevSecOps) platform for software innovation. It enables organizations to increase developer productivity, improve operational efficiency, reduce security and compliance risk, and accelerate digital transformation. The company was founded by Dmitriy Zaporozhets and Sid Sijbrandij in 2011 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

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GitLab ($GTLB) is trending as investors weigh potential buyout interest alongside concerns that AI-driven coding tools may disrupt its long-term growth and market share. Community members are actively debating the stock's valuation as a recovery play, while simultaneously tracking high-volume trading activity and rumors of strategic acquisition interest.

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Maulcoin is surging in community sentiment following the restoration of its ticker symbol and increased efforts toward exchange verification. Investors are actively discussing the project's organic growth and potential for future momentum as they transition from a community-driven grassroots phase toward more formalized market tracking.

Barrick Mining Corp. engages in the production and sale of gold, copper, and related activities. It also provides exploration and mining development. It operates through the following business segments: Carlin, Cortez, Turquoise Ridge, Pueblo Viejo, Loulo-Gounkoto, Kibali, Veladero, North Mara, Bulyanhulu, and Other Mines. The company was founded by Peter D. Munk in 1983 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

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Barrick Mining Corp

Barrick Mining is currently capturing significant investor attention as gold prices hit historic highs, fueling speculation about long-term valuation shifts and potential production expansions at its Reko Diq and Four Mile projects. Community discussion is heavily focused on whether the company's recent operational updates and strategic focus on value maximization through a proposed North American assets IPO will successfully unlock latent value amid the ongoing gold bull cycle.

XRP is a decentralized digital asset and the native token of the XRP Ledger, a Layer 1 blockchain designed for high-performance global payments. Its primary value proposition is offering a fast, cost-effective alternative to traditional banking systems by enabling near-instant cross-border settlements that finalize in three to five seconds. By serving as a neutral bridge asset between different fiat currencies, it helps financial institutions lower liquidity costs and eliminates the need for pre-funded accounts.  The network is unique because it utilizes a federated consensus protocol instead of energy-intensive mining or staking. This system achieves deterministic finality through a Unique Node List of trusted validators who must reach an eighty percent agreement threshold to permanently record transactions. This infrastructure supports a sustained throughput of 1,500 transactions per second and includes a built-in decentralized exchange that allows for the automated trading of any tokenized asset without intermediaries.  The project traces its origins back to 2004 with Ryan Fugger before being co-founded in its modern form by Jed McCaleb and Chris Larsen. The company, now known as Ripple, works with major financial institutions as partners and investors to build global payment solutions. To protect the network from spam, a small amount of XRP is burned during every transaction, and the token is further utilized by institutions as collateral to access traditional markets and manage digital asset infrastructure.  Institutional adoption of the asset reached a major milestone in November 2025 when the SEC approved the first wave of spot XRP ETFs. These products, offered by major issuers including Bitwise, Grayscale, 21Shares, Canary Capital, and Franklin Templeton, are now listed on prominent exchanges like the NYSE Arca, Nasdaq, and Cboe BZX. While Ripple remains a key contributor to the ecosystem, the underlying XRP Ledger continues to operate as an open-source and decentralized network.

Ripple

XRP is trending as investors debate the impact of the pending CLARITY Act and Ripple's potential role in global banking infrastructure. The community remains deeply divided, with some users accumulating on expectations of regulatory breakthroughs while others express frustration over stagnant price action and recurring escrow releases.

Palantir Technologies, Inc. engages in the business of building and deploying software platforms that serve as the central operating systems for its customers. It operates through the Commercial and Government segments. The Commercial segment focuses on customers working in non-government industries. The Government segment is involved in providing services to customers that are the United States government and non-United States government agencies. Its platforms are widely used in areas such as defense, intelligence, healthcare, energy, and financial services, supporting data integration, large-scale analytics, and operational decision-making. The company was founded by Alexander Ceadmon Karp, Peter Andreas Thiel, Stephen Cohen, Joseph Lonsdale, and Nathan Dale Gettings in 2003 and is headquartered in Aventura, FL.

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Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. engages in the design and manufacture of optical communications products. Its products include optical devices, such as laser diodes, photodiodes, related modules and circuitry, and equipment for applications in fiber-to-the-home, cable television, point to point communications, and wireless. The company was founded by Chih Hsiang Lin on February 28, 1997 and is headquartered in Sugar Land, TX.

Applied Optoelectronics Inc

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GeoVax Labs (GOVX) Upgraded to Buy: What Does It Mean for the Stock?

GeoVax Labs (GOVX) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).

Shares of GeoVax Labs Inc. (<a class="mention" data-mention="$GOVX" data-symbol-id="GOVX" href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/GOVX" target="_blank">$GOVX</a>), SIGA Technologies Inc. (<a class="mention" data-mention="$SIGA" data-symbol-id="SIGA" href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SIGA" target="_blank">$SIGA</a>), and Emergent Biosolutions Inc. (<a class="mention" data-mention="$EBS" data-symbol-id="EBS" href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/EBS" target="_blank">$EBS</a>) gained in mid-day trading on Friday after the World Health Organisation (WHO) reaffirmed that the ongoing upsurge of mpox remains a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC).Mpox, formerly called monkeypox, is a disease similar to smallpox caused by a virus.&nbsp;“The decision was based on the rising number and continuing geographic spread of cases, operational challenges in the field, and the need to mount and sustain a cohesive response across countries and partners,” the apex health agency said in a&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/WHO/status/1860015125463175343">post</a> on X (formerly Twitter).&nbsp;<img src="https://st-everywhere-cms-prod.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/Screenshot_2024_11_22_132250_27d9a22ffc.png" alt="Screenshot 2024-11-22 132250.png">The WHO first declared mpox a PHEIC in August earlier this year because a new strain of the virus, Clade Ib, had spread to countries that had not previously reported any incidences of the disease, like Thailand and Sweden.&nbsp;Shares of GeoVax, currently working on a vaccine for mpox and smallpox, were up nearly 10% in mid-day trading on Friday. The stock has lost 47% of its value this year so far.&nbsp;<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/gabbs/message/593724551</stembedurl>Meanwhile, shares of SIGA Technologies Inc. (<a class="mention" data-mention="$SIGA" data-symbol-id="SIGA" href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SIGA" target="_blank">$SIGA</a>), developing an investigational drug for treating mpox called tecovirimat (TPOXX),&nbsp; jumped 2.5% after the news.&nbsp;<img src="https://st-everywhere-cms-prod.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/Screenshot_2024_11_22_134247_8c8f14c041.png" alt="Screenshot 2024-11-22 134247.png">Retail sentiment around the stock improved to ‘bullish’ (60/100) from ‘neutral’ a day ago.&nbsp;SIGA Technologies’ shares have gained 11% this year so far.There was less movement around Emergent Biosolutions Inc. (<a class="mention" data-mention="$EBS" data-symbol-id="EBS" href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/EBS" target="_blank">$EBS</a>), also working on a vaccine for mpox, which saw a marginal uptick of 0.6% in mid-day trading on Friday.&nbsp;<img src="https://st-everywhere-cms-prod.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/Screenshot_2024_11_22_134547_d67811671e.png" alt="Screenshot 2024-11-22 134547.png">Retail sentiment around the stock remained in the ‘neutral’ zone with no significant change in chatter.&nbsp;Emergent Biosolutions’ vaccine, approved for smallpox, has also been used as a mpox shot, but the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is yet to approve its application for use against the virus.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/WinstonSmith33/message/593679534</stembedurl>In 2022, the company acquired the rights to a smallpox treatment called Tembexa, which was developed by Chimerix Inc. ($CMRX), for up to $337.5 million plus royalties.Chimerix was up around 0.6% as well during mid-day trading.&nbsp;For updates and corrections email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.Read also:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/agrify-stock-doubles-to-hit-over-1-year-high-after-25-9-m-placement-but-retail-wary-of-short-covering-rally/cJIdTKHRg3">Agrify Stock Doubles To Hit Over 1-Year High After $25.9M Placement, But Retail Wary Of Short-Covering Rally</a>

Mpox, formerly called monkeypox, is a disease similar to smallpox caused by a virus. | Source: Pexels

GeoVax, SIGA Jump After WHO Extends Mpox Public Emergency Status: Here’s What Retail Thinks

Emergent Biosolutions and Chimerix also saw marginal gains after the announcement. 

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Emergent Biosolutions and Chimerix also saw marginal gains after the announcement. 


The recent mpox outbreak has caused some worries, but has directed market attention toward U.S. vaccine and drug developers. Here's a breakdown of American pharma contenders grabbing the most retail investor interest over the past week:GeoVax Labs Inc (GOVX): Having risen nearly 230% in a week, GOVX is the runaway leader in terms of gains. During the same period, the number of Stocktwits followers of the stock jumped 18% and message volume soared 5,216%.However, the pre-market price tumbled on Tuesday after a share dilution agreement. While Geovax currently has no marketed products, it <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news/markets/equity/geovax-labs-stock-soars-as-mpox-worries-grow/c7vV0nJRTF">has published research</a> suggesting its vaccines could combat mpox and expanded its license to include the virus in December 2023.Additionally, brokerage Roth MKM reportedly believes Geovax's GEO-MVA vaccine could be the first product to market for mpox.Emergent Biosolutions Inc (EBS): With 77% weekly gains, EBS has seen its Stocktwits sentiment shift to ‘extremely bullish’ (92/100) with high message volume, after the company responded to the WHO's call for vaccine manufacturers to submit its product for Emergency Use Listing (EUL) consideration.<figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:1310/316;" src="https://st-everywhere-cms-prod.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/EBS_sentiment_and_message_volume_Aug_20_premarket_0a11af5751.png" alt="EBS sentiment and message volume Aug 20 premarket.png" width="1310" height="316"><figcaption>EBS sentiment and message volume Aug 20 premarket</figcaption></figure>“As the WHO has declared, the mpox outbreak is a public health emergency of international concern, and Emergent is ready to scale up response efforts and partner with U.S. and global public health leaders," said Emergent CEO Joe Papa.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/money1800/message/583452669</stembedurl>&nbsp;Emergent's existing smallpox vaccine is used off-label for mpox, but a formal FDA approval for mpox use is pending.SIGA Technologies Inc (SIGA): SIGA is up 14% over the week, but has lost some momentum after its mpox drug failed to meet a primary study goal.However, the company maintains the drug is available for use under compassionate use protocols. Retail sentiment remains ‘bullish’ (68/100) on Stocktwits, albeit lower than last week.<figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:1310/316;" src="https://st-everywhere-cms-prod.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/SIGA_sentiment_and_message_volume_Aug_20_premarket_d9adbdd32b.png" alt="SIGA sentiment and message volume Aug 20 premarket.png" width="1310" height="316"><figcaption>SIGA sentiment and message volume Aug 20 premarket</figcaption></figure>Tonix Pharmaceuticals Holding Corp (TNXP): Having declined 14% over the past week, TNXP has reiterated its commitment to develop its mpox vaccine, TNX-801.However, a Q2 earnings miss and user pessimism on Stocktwits have driven sentiment into "extremely bearish" (12/100) territory.<figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:1310/316;" src="https://st-everywhere-cms-prod.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/TNXP_sentiment_and_message_volume_Aug_20_premarket_1856547dea.png" alt="TNXP sentiment and message volume Aug 20 premarket.png" width="1310" height="316"><figcaption>TNXP sentiment and message volume Aug 20 premarket</figcaption></figure>

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Emergent, Geovax, Tonix, Siga: Which Mpox-Linked Stocks Are Retail Investors Most Excited About?

Retail investors are ‘extremely bullish’ on Emergent Biosolutions as it expressed readiness to scale up response efforts for the WHO health emergency.

Among the four U.S.-listed pharma stocks, retail investors are ‘extremely bullish’ on Emergent Biosolutions as it expressed readiness to scale up response efforts for the WHO health emergency.

<h1>These Three Stocks are Experiencing an Outbreak– Or a Breakout Depending How you Look at it</h1><h3>Monkeypox Outbreak Fuels Surge in Related Biopharma Stocks</h3>The recent resurgence of monkeypox has sparked widespread concern and reignited the market's interest in companies working to combat viral diseases. As the outbreak spreads, parallels to the COVID-19 pandemic are being drawn in both the media and financial markets. During the COVID-19 crisis, pharmaceutical companies that developed vaccines, treatments, and diagnostics experienced unprecedented growth, with investors flocking to these stocks in search of gains. Now, as the world faces another potential health emergency, a new set of companies is stepping into the spotlight.The global health community and investors alike are keeping a close eye on monkeypox, a disease caused by the monkeypox virus, which shares similarities with smallpox. While the outbreaks have been sporadic and relatively contained in the past, recent concerns have shifted focus toward vaccine and treatment development. The monkeypox market, although smaller in scope than COVID-19, holds significant potential. The World Health Organization and public health bodies are calling for increased awareness, testing, and vaccination. As a result, companies developing monkeypox-related therapies and vaccines are seeing their stock prices soar.Three such companies—GeoVax Labs, Tonix Pharmaceuticals, and Chimerix—are garnering substantial interest. All three have ties to the smallpox market, which, in turn, gives them relevance in the monkeypox conversation. Below is a review of these companies, their roles in combating the outbreak, and their stock performance over the short, medium, and long term.<a href="https://wealthyvc.com/featured/tiny-healthcare-stock-with-35-million-market-cap-becomes-major-player-overnight-in-rapidly-growing-1-billion-market/">This Tiny Healthcare Stock With $35M Market Cap Becomes Major Player Overnight in Rapidly Growing $1 Billion Blood Clot Market</a><a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/GOVX">GeoVax Labs (NASDAQ: GOVX)</a>GeoVax Labs has emerged as one of the frontrunners in the monkeypox vaccine race. Based in Georgia, this clinical-stage biotechnology company specializes in vaccines that leverage its proprietary Modified Vaccinia Ankara Virus-Like Particle (MVA-VLP) platform. The company has been developing vaccines for various infectious diseases, including smallpox, Ebola, and Lassa fever. However, with the recent monkeypox outbreak, GeoVax's focus on viral hemorrhagic fevers and poxvirus diseases has become particularly relevant.GeoVax's stock soared as concerns around monkeypox escalated, with investors seeing potential in its MVA-based vaccine technology. Its smallpox vaccine is designed to offer cross-protection against monkeypox due to the close relation between the two viruses. This has made GeoVax a significant player in the biopharma space, as public health agencies explore all options for controlling the spread of the virus.<ul><li>1-Day Return: +33%</li><li>1-Month Return: +234%</li><li>1-Year Return: +21%</li></ul>GeoVax shares have experienced strong upward momentum over the past month, driven by mounting concerns over monkeypox. Over the past year, the stock has gained substantial value as the company has positioned itself as a leader in the viral vaccine space.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/TNXP">Tonix Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: TNXP)</a><a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/TNXP"><img src="https://st-everywhere-cms-prod.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/Screenshot_2024_08_19_at_9_53_43_PM_2ed6d91698.png" alt="Screenshot 2024-08-19 at 9.53.43 PM.png"></a>Tonix Pharmaceuticals, another biotech firm in the spotlight, is developing live virus vaccines that may offer protection against monkeypox and other orthopoxvirus diseases. Based in New Jersey, Tonix has focused on immunology, chronic diseases, and rare infectious diseases. One of its notable projects is its live virus vaccine candidate, TNX-801, designed to protect against both smallpox and monkeypox.A recent Benzinga article highlighted the company’s preclinical results, which demonstrated long-term immunity and protection against these viruses. Tonix’s TNX-801 is based on a horsepox viral platform, which is closely related to smallpox and monkeypox. The company is working on creating a robust, durable immune response that can withstand mutations and future outbreaks. What makes Tonix attractive is the potential for TNX-801 to be used as a preventive measure in populations at high risk of contracting monkeypox.<ul><li>1-Day Return: +40%</li><li>1-Month Return: +12%</li><li>1-Year Return: -98%</li></ul>Tonix Pharmaceuticals has seen a notable rise in its stock price over the past month, as interest in its vaccine candidate has intensified. However, the stock’s performance over the past year reflects the inherent volatility in biotech investing, with a significant drop amid broader market conditions and uncertainty in the clinical trial space.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/CMRX">Chimerix, Inc. (NASDAQ: CMRX)</a><a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/CMRX"><img src="https://st-everywhere-cms-prod.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/Screenshot_2024_08_19_at_9_54_50_PM_c72f46e0e8.png" alt="Screenshot 2024-08-19 at 9.54.50 PM.png"></a>Chimerix, Inc., a biotechnology company based in North Carolina, is another name linked to the monkeypox outbreak. While the company gained attention for its smallpox drug, Tembexa, the renewed interest in orthopoxviruses like monkeypox has brought Chimerix back into the conversation. Tembexa (brincidofovir) is an FDA-approved treatment for smallpox, which gives Chimerix an edge as governments explore stockpiling options for poxvirus diseases.Though Chimerix has not explicitly developed a monkeypox treatment, the parallels between smallpox and monkeypox suggest that Tembexa could play a role in mitigating the effects of the outbreak. The drug's broad-spectrum antiviral activity makes it a candidate for off-label use in monkeypox cases. In a market where few treatments exist, Chimerix’s existing FDA approval for Tembexa may provide a quicker pathway for emergency use if the monkeypox crisis intensifies.<ul><li>1-Day Return: +5%</li><li>1-Month Return: +20%</li><li>1-Year Return: +14%</li></ul>Chimerix’s stock has seen a short-term bump as investors reevaluate its smallpox drug in light of the monkeypox outbreak. However, much like Tonix, the stock’s performance over the past year has been challenging, marked by sell-offs and investor uncertainty around the company’s long-term prospects.ConclusionAs monkeypox continues to spread, the market is once again turning to biopharmaceutical companies for solutions.&nbsp;GeoVax Labs,&nbsp;Tonix Pharmaceuticals, and&nbsp;Chimerix Inc. are at the forefront of efforts to address this public health crisis, each leveraging its expertise in smallpox and viral disease research. While the global market for monkeypox treatments is still emerging, these companies are well-positioned to capture the growing demand for vaccines and antiviral treatments.Investors should keep a close eye on clinical developments, regulatory approvals, and government stockpiling programs, as these will be key drivers of stock performance in the coming months. Like the COVID-19 pandemic, the monkeypox outbreak has the potential to create significant winners in the biotech sector. However, as always with biopharma stocks, the risks are high, and careful due diligence is necessary before jumping into this volatile space.&nbsp;Read Next:&nbsp;<a href="https://wealthyvc.com/featured/tiny-healthcare-stock-with-35-million-market-cap-becomes-major-player-overnight-in-rapidly-growing-1-billion-market/">This Tiny Healthcare Stock With $35M Market Cap Becomes Major Player Overnight in Rapidly Growing $1 Billion Blood Clot Market</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/WealthyVC">Join the Discussion in the WVC Facebook Investor Group</a>Have a Stock Tip or New&nbsp; Story Suggestion? Email us at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Invest@WealthyVC.com">Invest@WealthyVC.com</a>This article is from an unpaid external contributor. It does not represent Stocktwits reporting or views and has not been edited for content or accuracy.&nbsp;&nbsp;

These Three Stocks are Experiencing an Outbreak– Or a Breakout Depending How you Look at it

GeoVax Labs, Tonix Pharmaceuticals, and Chimerix see stock surge amid monkeypox outbreak, leveraging their expertise in viral diseases and smallpox-related vaccines.

Monkeypox Outbreak Boosts These Biopharma Stocks

The monkeypox outbreak has boosted stocks of GeoVax Labs, Tonix Pharmaceuticals, and Chimerix. These companies are developing vaccines and treatments related to smallpox and viral diseases, positioning them as key players in addressing this health crisis.

<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/GOVX">Geovax Labs</a> (GOVX) is currently the hottest stock on Stocktwits, with shares surging over 56% in pre-market trading on Monday. Notably, the rally follows a near 111% rise in the stock price on Friday.The company’s new retail followers on Stocktwits jumped by 9% and message volume exploded by over 8,300% in the past week.This meteoric rise is largely attributed to the increased focus on mpox following the World Health Organization's declaration of a global health emergency. The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) has also issued a new risk assessment, further fueling concerns about the disease.Geovax has positioned itself as a potential key player in the fight against mpox. The company previously published research suggesting its vaccines could help prevent the disease and expanded its commercial license to include mpox and smallpox in December 2023.Brokerage Roth MKM reportedly believes Geovax's GEO-MVA vaccine could be the first product to market for mpox.In contrast, Siga Technologies (SIGA), an earlier frontrunner in the mpox treatment space,saw its stock decline over 2% in Monday’s premarket session. This follows disappointing top-line results from a trial testing its TPOXX drug for mpox. While the drug showed some clinical benefits, it failed to meet its primary endpoint.Interestingly, despite the setback, retail investor sentiment for SIGA on Stocktwits has surprisingly flipped to ‘extremely bullish’ territory (93/100), suggesting hopes for a turnaround.<figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:1320/318;" src="https://st-everywhere-cms-prod.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/SIGA_sentiment_and_message_volume_Aug_19_premarket_25843ab158.png" alt="SIGA sentiment and message volume Aug 19 premarket.png" width="1320" height="318"><figcaption>SIGA sentiment and message volume Aug 19 premarket</figcaption></figure>While both companies are in the spotlight due to the mpox outbreak, Geovax has clearly captured more retail investor attention for now.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/RWROCKPORT/message/583340518</stembedurl>&nbsp;Year-to-date, GOVX has gained over 27%, while SIGA is up 80%.

Geovax previously published research suggesting its vaccines could help prevent mpox.

Geovax Labs Stock Keeps Soaring, Grabs Most Retail Attention As Mpox Concerns Grow

With another health agency issuing alerts about the rapidly spreading disease similar to smallpox, GOVX stock has seen its stock surge by more than 270% in the past week.

With another health agency issuing alerts about the rapidly spreading disease similar to smallpox, GOVX has seen its stock surge by more than 270% in the past week.


Siga Technologies (SIGA), a pharmaceutical company specializing in treatments for smallpox and related diseases, saw its stock surge nearly 27% on Wednesday as the World Health Organization (WHO) declared Mpox a public health emergency of international concern, leading to a spike in retail investor interest.Following the WHO announcement, SIGA became the stock that added the most new watchers on Stocktwits in the last 24 hours. Retail investor sentiment turned ‘extremely bullish’ with a score of 95 out of 100, while message volume peaked at its highest level this year (97/100).<figure class="image"><a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SIGA"><img style="aspect-ratio:1320/318;" src="https://st-everywhere-cms-prod.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/SIGA_sentiment_and_message_volume_Aug_15_premarket_5de8758c81.png" alt="SIGA sentiment and message volume Aug 15 premarket.png" width="1320" height="318"></a><figcaption>SIGA sentiment and message volume Aug 15 premarket</figcaption></figure>The rise in Mpox cases in Africa prompted the WHO's declaration, sparking renewed interest in pharmaceutical stocks linked to the disease. SIGA is particularly well-positioned as its antiviral drug, TPOXX (tecovirimat), has been used to treat Mpox, especially in severe cases.Last month, the company's stock received a boost after the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services exercised a $113 million contract option for oral TPOXX treatments.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/goodupsidestockfinder/message/582972463</stembedurl>Adding to the optimism, SIGA reported strong Q2 financial results earlier this month, swinging to a profit with revenue surging from $5.88 million to $21.81 million.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/GOVX">GeoVax Labs</a> (GOVX), another pharmaceutical company, saw its stock price rise 30% on Wednesday following the WHO announcement.In December 2023, GOVX expanded its commercial license to include Mpox and smallpox through an agreement with the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. This ticker is also garnering a lot of retail attention on the WHO’s announcement.<stembedurl>https://stocktwits.com/GOVXBULL/message/582978461</stembedurl>

SIGA's antiviral drug, TPOXX (tecovirimat), has been used to treat Mpox, especially in severe cases. Representative image via Vecteezy

Siga Technologies Stock Adds Most New Retail Watchers After WHO Declares Mpox Health Emergency

Retail investor sentiment on Stocktwits turned 'extremely bullish' with message volume reaching its highest level this year.

GeoVax Labs, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company, which engages in the development of human vaccines and immunotherapies against infectious diseases and solid tumor cancers using novel proprietary platforms. It focuses on preventive vaccines against hemorrhagic fever viruses such as Ebola, Sudan, Marburg, and Lassa fever, the Zika virus and malaria, and human immunodeficiency virus, as well as immunotherapies for solid tumor cancers. The company was founded in June 1988 and is headquartered in Smyrna, GA.

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