SmartKem is trading 6.7% higher at $1.75 on October 2, 2026; no clear company-specific announcement explaining the move was identified. - Broader markets are sharply higher after weaker-than-expected September payrolls eased rate-hike concerns, and semiconductor shares also rallied. - These trends may be supporting SmartKem, but available sources do not confirm a direct cause. Its investor-relations page lists its latest news as an August 26 update.