Date: Monday, December 1, 2025
Sector: Financials | Focus: Intraday Movers
The financial sector kicked off December with significant volatility this Monday, diverging from the broader “risk-off” sentiment affecting Wall Street. While major indices and cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin faced downward pressure to start the month, several financial stocks defied the trend, posting double-digit gains during the intraday session.
Here is a breakdown of the top financial stocks making waves in today’s session, led by a surprising surge in the crypto-exchange space.
Top Financial Gainers for Monday, December 1
The following stocks were among the top performers in the financial sector during Monday’s regular trading session:
1. Coincheck Group (NASDAQ: CNCK)
- Movement: +37.7%
- Price: $4.46
- Market Cap: ~$423.8 million
Why it’s moving: Coincheck Group, a major Japanese crypto exchange that recently listed on the NASDAQ, led the pack with a massive 37% surge. This move is particularly notable given that the broader crypto market (including Bitcoin) saw a selloff today. The company recently reported strong financial results, including an 89% year-over-year revenue increase for Q2 (ending Sept 2025) and the strategic acquisition of Aplo to expand into Europe. Investors appear to be decoupling Coincheck’s operational growth from immediate crypto price fluctuations.
2. Health In Tech (NASDAQ: HIT)
- Movement: +12.49%
- Price: $1.71
- Market Cap: ~$86.5 million
Why it’s moving: Insurtech firm Health In Tech continued its upward momentum. The company has been a standout in revenue growth, recently reporting an 86% increase in Q2 revenue ($9.3 million) and robust net income growth. Despite some volatility in the insurance sector, HIT is attracting interest as an undervalued growth play in the AI-driven health technology space.
3. Netcapital (NASDAQ: NCPL)
- Movement: +11.29%
- Price: $1.03
- Market Cap: ~$4.5 million
Why it’s moving: Netcapital, a fintech platform dedicated to private equity and raising capital for startups, saw its shares jump over 11%. The platform recently highlighted progress in its portfolio companies, such as valuation increases for deep-tech firms like Cutting Edge Superconductors.
4. Tian Ruixiang Holdings (NASDAQ: TIRX)
- Movement: +8.83%
- Price: $0.98
- Market Cap: ~$23.7 million
Why it’s moving: This China-based insurance broker saw a healthy rebound today. While specific news for today is quiet, the stock often moves on volatility in the Chinese financial sector and speculative trading around micro-cap insurance plays.
5. B. Riley Financial (NASDAQ: RILYL)
- Movement: +7.96%
- Price: $4.76
Why it’s moving: B. Riley Financial’s securities (specifically the RILYL issuance) moved higher, recovering from recent pressure. The investment bank has been navigating a complex environment but remains a key player in small-cap investment banking and restructuring.
Market Context: A Red Start to December
It is important to view these gainers against the backdrop of the broader market. Monday, December 1, 2025, marked a difficult start for general equities:
- Broader Indices: The S&P 500 and Dow Jones faced pressure as traders awaited comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and digested fresh economic data.
- Crypto Pullback: Bitcoin dropped below $86,000, dragging down many related stocks, which makes Coincheck’s (CNCK) positive performance even more of an outlier.
- Sector Rotation: As investors stepped back from major tech and crypto plays, capital rotated into specific, news-driven opportunities within the financial small-cap space.
Conclusion
While the headline numbers for the major indices were red, the intraday session for financials offered lucrative opportunities for those watching individual stock stories. Coincheck Group (CNCK) and Health In Tech (HIT) proved that solid earnings growth and strategic acquisitions can drive stock prices higher even when the general market sentiment is bearish.
Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Stock market investments carry risks. Always conduct your own due diligence.