07:33 AM EDT, 10/03/2025 (MT Newswires) -- XCel Brands ( XELB ) shares were 32% higher pre-bell Friday following a 1.1% decrease in the previous session.

Astrotech ( ASTC ) stock was up 23% following a muted session.

Ovid Therapeutics ( OVID ) shares were 20% higher after the company said it has secured a financing deal for up to $175 million.