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AeroVironment Inc (NASDAQ:AVAV) closed at$208.32, down17.42% (-$43.93). The decline follows a period of strong performance in defense and aerospace equities.
AES Corporation (NYSE:AES) declined17.77%, closing at$14.21 on 2 March 2026. Unlike micro-cap volatility, AES represents a larger-cap utility name, making the magnitude of the drop more significant from an institutional standpoint.
PureCycle Technologies Inc (NASDAQ:PCTTW) closed at$0.35, declining31.37% (-$0.16). The steep drop underscores persistent volatility within small-cap clean technology names.
UniQure NV (NASDAQ:QURE) closed at$10.50, plunging32.82% (-$5.13)in a single session. The magnitude of the decline places QURE among the sharpest biotech decliners of the day and reflects heightened volatility across development-stage pharmaceutical names.
Innoviz Technologies Ltd (NASDAQ:INVZW) closed at$0.007, tumbling33.33% (-$0.003)and ranking among the sharpest decliners in US markets. The percentage drop appears dramatic, but the move reflects the inherent volatility of ultra-low-priced securities where even minor nominal changes translate into outsized percentage swings.
Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ:SABR) closed at$1.60, soaring36.02% (+$0.42)on March 2, 2026, making it one of the top US-listed gainers. The sharp rally followed steady price stabilization throughout February before buyers stepped in aggressively during the latest session.
Astra Health Inc. (NASDAQ:ASTH) surged29.46%to close at$26.32on March 2, 2026. The $5.32 gain reflects renewed investor appetite for healthcare and biotech growth stocks.
Applied Optoelectronics Inc. (NASDAQ:AAOI) surged21.70%to close at$102.51, gaining $18.28. The move decisively pushed the stock above the key $100 psychological barrier.
Ocular Therapeutix (NASDAQ:OCUL) rose22.98%to close at$10.98 on March 02, 2026. The move followed steady accumulation during February before a breakout session.