Paramount Skydance Corporation - Class B Common Stock (PSKY)

Kartoon Studios (NYSE: TOON) has climbed 37.93% since November 20, 2025, following a strong close on elevated trading volume, as speculation intensifies that the company could emerge as a potential acquisition target amid Hollywood’s escalating takeover war.

A wave of breakthrough developments across medical technology, cybersecurity, entertainment, space defense, semiconductor innovation, and critical minerals is putting several sub-$1 stocks on the radar of retail and institutional investors. Below is a complete rundown of seven major catalysts driving renewed attention.

A surge of low-priced names is capturing trader attention as December 2025 opens, with several companies showing fresh catalysts, rising volume, or renewed investor interest. From biotech breakthroughs to entertainment-sector momentum, these $1 stocks are positioning themselves as year-end watchlist leaders.

Kartoon Studios (NYSE: TOON), a global producer and distributor of children’s and family entertainment, delivered a powerful operational update showcasing broad-based momentum across production, streaming, A.I. innovation, and corporate strategy. The company reported continued double-digit revenue growth, a strengthened balance sheet, and expanding global distribution as it prepares for multiple franchise launches in 2026.

As Hollywood undergoes major consolidation, Kartoon Studios, Inc. (NYSE: TOON) is emerging as one of the industry’s most agile growth stories. While major players like Warner Bros. Discovery (NASDAQ: WBD), Paramount Skydance Corporation (NASDAQ: PSKY ), Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) , and Comcast (NASDAQ: CMCSA) navigate mergers and restructuring, Kartoon Studios is expanding rapidly with new funding, leadership, and creative power.