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DENVER, Aug. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Planet Green Holdings (NYSEAMERICAN:PLAG), NeOnc Technologies (NASDAQ:NTHI), and Quantum Corporation (NASDAQ:QMCO) made nice runs since our midday coverage. While AbCellera Biologics (NASDAQ:ABCL) and Bank of America are among the notable names reaching new 52-week highs Tuesday.<\/p>\n

However, among the group, NeOnc may be heading into Wednesday with the most clearly defined and potentially binary catalyst: topline Phase 2a data for its brain-cancer program.<\/p>\n

\n NeOnc: Wednesday\u2019s Brain-Cancer Data Could be the Biggest Catalyst of the Group<\/strong>\n <\/p>\n

NeOnc Technologies (NASDAQ:NTHI) is heading into Wednesday with a clinical catalyst that could sharply alter the market’s view of the company.<\/p>\n

NeOnc is scheduled to present topline Phase 2a results from its NEO100-01 trial at 8:30 a.m. ET on Wednesday, August 12. The study is evaluating intranasal NEO100 in patients with recurrent or progressive Grade III and Grade IV IDH1-mutant glioma.<\/p>\n

The trial is fully enrolled, making Wednesday’s event a significant clinical milestone rather than another incremental corporate announcement. NeOnc has also been building an international development pathway, including UAE IND authorization for NEO100 programs spanning adult Phase 1 through Phase 2 development as well as pediatric studies. NEO100 also carries FDA Orphan Drug, Fast Track, and Rare Pediatric Disease designations.<\/p>\n

NTHI is approaching that catalyst from a depressed trading level. The stock has recently traded at an approximately $3.01 52-week low and a $12.99 52-week high. That leaves the shares roughly three-quarters below the year’s peak. For a clinical-stage biotechnology company, the setup is notable: investors are about to receive potentially valuation-changing information while the stock is trading near the bottom of its annual range.<\/p>\n

Earlier NEO100 data help explain why the upcoming readout has attracted attention. The company has previously reported encouraging observations from earlier experience with the program, although those historical figures should not be confused with Wednesday’s prospective Phase 2a topline results.<\/p>\n

\n The Float and Short-Interest Picture Adds Another Layer<\/strong>\n <\/p>\n

Market-data providers disagree materially on NTHI’s public float. Finviz has reported approximately 2.06 million shares in the public float, while StockAnalysis has estimated approximately 9.05 million. The methodologies differ, but the reported short position is more consistent: approximately 521,841 shares as of July 15.<\/p>\n

Against average daily trading volume, that represents a substantial position and well over the desired five days of trading volume under the volume assumptions supplied for the setup.<\/p>\n

If the clinical data are strong, the stock could potentially face two sources of buying demand at once: investors establishing new positions and short sellers attempting to reduce exposure. If the results disappoint, however, the same limited liquidity can amplify selling pressure. A tight float can magnify a move in either direction; it does not provide a directional signal by itself.<\/p>\n

\n Wall Street is Already Assigning Substantially Higher Values<\/strong>\n <\/p>\n

NeOnc enters the event with analyst expectations well above its recent share price.<\/p>\n

Three firms have published Buy ratings with the following targets:<\/p>\n