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TSX & TSXV small caps leading the week — September 16, 2026

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Explore the small-cap stocks making waves on the TSX and TSXV this week.

This week, several small-cap stocks have shown notable momentum on the TSX and TSXV. Below is a table summarizing the top performers based on their recent price movements and market caps.

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Company NameTickerPrice (CA$)Market Cap (CA$M)1D Change1W ChangeSector
Petrolympic LtdPCQ.V0.17525.0+2.94%+59.09%Energy
Perseverance Metals Inc.PMI.V0.74026.3+8.82%+54.17%
ZYUS Life Sciences CorporationZYUS.V0.75036.2+66.67%+50.00%Health Care
NV Gold CorpNVX.V0.76025.3+5.56%+38.18%Materials
Birchtech Corp.BCHT.TO2.23053.7+9.31%+35.98%
NeuroThera Labs Inc.NTLX.V4.400373.6+0.00%+30.95%
Vitalist Inc.VITA.V0.75050.1+0.00%+29.31%
Resaas Services IncRSS.V0.62053.8-3.13%+24.00%Information Technology
Volatus Aerospace Inc.FLT.TO0.630485.4-4.55%+23.53%
Orosur Mining IncOMI.V0.350102.3+37.25%+22.81%Materials
Enablence Technologies IncENA.V6.360140.5-0.47%+21.14%Information Technology
Barksdale Resources CorpBRO.V0.20542.3+24.24%+20.59%Materials

Investor takeaway: This week, ZYUS Life Sciences Corporation led the pack with a remarkable one-day gain of 66.67%, showcasing the potential for explosive growth in the small-cap sector. Other notable performers include Petrolympic Ltd and Perseverance Metals Inc., both of which have shown significant weekly increases.

ZYUS Life Sciences Corporation's 66.67% one-day surge

This impressive gain reflects strong investor interest and potential developments within the health care sector.

Bull case

The small-cap sector can offer high growth potential, especially in emerging industries like health care and energy. Companies like ZYUS and PMI are well-positioned to take advantage of market trends.

Bear case

Investing in small-cap stocks comes with risks, such as higher volatility and less liquidity compared to larger companies. It's important to do thorough research before making any investment decisions.

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ZYUS Life Sciences Corporation (ZYUS.V)

ZYUS Life Sciences Corporation has made headlines this week with a staggering one-day increase of 66.67%, bringing its stock price to CA$0.750. With a market cap of CA$36.2 million, ZYUS focuses on developing cannabinoid-based therapies, placing it in a strong position within the rapidly growing health care sector. The company’s recent advancements in product development have likely fueled this surge in investor interest.

Petrolympic Ltd (PCQ.V)

Petrolympic Ltd has also captured attention with a 59.09% increase over the past week, now trading at CA$0.175. With a market cap of CA$25 million, Petrolympic operates in the energy sector, focusing on oil and gas exploration. As energy prices fluctuate, companies like Petrolympic can experience significant volatility, but this week’s performance suggests a positive shift in market sentiment.

Perseverance Metals Inc. (PMI.V)

Perseverance Metals Inc. has seen a solid weekly gain of 54.17%, with its shares priced at CA$0.740. This company, with a market cap of CA$26.3 million, is involved in mineral exploration, which can be influenced by commodity price movements. The recent uptick in share price indicates growing investor confidence in its exploration potential.

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Published: September 16, 2026
Last Updated: September 16, 2026
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