Aldeyra Therapeutics (NASDAQ: ALDX) and Kallisto Energy (TSXV: KEC) Lead the Top Sector Gainers

Aldeyra Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ: ALDX) and Kallisto Energy Corp (TSXV: KEC), lead the top small cap stock gainers for various sectors on both sides the border, including one that saw its share price soar of 80%.

Top U.S. Gainer

Aldeyra Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ: ALDX), engaged in developing drugs for capturing and removing free aldehydes, was the top performer in the U.S. healthcare sector after climbing 30.5% Monday and closed at $6.57, while recording trading volumes of 174,070 shares. During the past 5-trading sessions, ALDX gained 62% with daily average trading volumes of 40,153 shares, while the stock accumulated over 63% during the past one month with daily average trading volumes of 14,338 shares. Recently, the company announced expansion of its drug development team with three strategic hires to support upcoming studies for its lead product candidate, NS2.

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Top Canadian Gainer

Kallisto Energy Corp (TSXV: KEC), engaged in the exploration, development and production of oil and natural gas in Alberta, was the top sector gainer after increasing by 80% Monday, while recording significant trading volumes of 2.8 million shares. During the past 5-trading sessions, KEC gained 125% with daily average trading volumes of 641,954 shares, while the stock accumulated over 108% during the past one month with daily average trading volumes of 166,562 shares. The stock is 170% year-to-date. The company recently entered into a definitive reorganization and investment agreement which provides for (i) a non-brokered private placement of approximately $25 million in aggregate; (ii) the appointment of a new management team and board of directors; and (iii) a rights offering.

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