07:53 AM EDT, 09/29/2025 (MT Newswires) -- JFB Construction ( JFB ) shares were almost 94% higher pre-bell Monday after the company said late Friday that it has secured a private placement deal with American Ventures for up to $44 million in equity financing.

Dogwood Therapeutics ( DWTX ) stock was up 60% after the company said it has secured an exclusive worldwide, royalty license to develop and commercialize Serpin Pharma's SP16 as a treatment for cancer-related pain.

Steakholder Foods ( STKH ) shares were 46% higher following a muted session.

Merus (MRUS) stock was up 38% on a pending $8 billion takeover by Genmab (GMAB).

Bicara Therapeutics ( BCAX ) shares were 20% higher, adding to Friday's gains.