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As investors search for NASDAQ stocks to watch in March 2026, market attention continues to rotate into companies operating across virtual reality robotics, autonomous ISR systems, global shipping asset valuation plays, AI-powered medical diagnostics, and conversational artificial intelligence platforms. Increasing volatility and elevated short interest across high-beta growth names have also amplified momentum-driven trading activity.

Virtuix Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: VTIX) is advancing full-body virtual reality systems beyond entertainment into robotics teleoperation and simulation training. The company recently demonstrated a humanoid robot steered in real time using its Omni One omni-directional treadmill in collaboration with the University of Central Florida’s Institute for Simulation & Training. By enabling 360-degree natural movement mirrored by robotic systems, Virtuix is positioning itself at the intersection of VR technology, humanoid robotics, defense simulation, and immersive control systems.

Ondas Inc. (NASDAQ: ONDS) continues expanding its footprint in autonomous aerial and ground robot intelligence through its Ondas Autonomous Systems division. The company announced a $10 million strategic investment in World View Enterprises to jointly develop multi-domain, multi-modal intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) solutions for defense and commercial markets. With growing global defense modernization spending, ONDS remains tied to the expanding autonomous drone, ISR technology, and private wireless infrastructure markets.

Rubico Inc. (NASDAQ: RUBI), a global shipping transportation provider, recently disclosed a net asset value (NAV) of $94.2 million as of December 31, 2025, translating to $22.88 per common share and $15.08 on a fully diluted basis. For investors searching “shipping stocks trading below NAV” or “maritime asset plays,” RUBI presents exposure to vessel valuations, charter markets, and global trade recovery themes.

ENDRA Life Sciences (NASDAQ: NDRA) is pioneering Thermo Acoustic Enhanced UltraSound (TAEUS®), a non-invasive imaging technology designed to measure liver fat and monitor tissue ablation at the point of care. With over two billion people globally affected by metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease, NDRA targets a major unmet need in AI-enabled medical imaging, fatty liver diagnostics, and metabolic health assessment technologies.

SoundHound AI (NASDAQ: SOUN) reported fourth-quarter revenue of $55.1 million, representing 59% year-over-year growth. The company delivers voice and conversational AI solutions including Smart Ordering, Dynamic Drive-Thru, automotive Agentic AI, and the Amelia enterprise platform. As businesses adopt AI automation, voice commerce, and conversational AI integration, SOUN continues to scale across retail, automotive, healthcare, and enterprise verticals.

Notably, during February 2026, several of these names were widely discussed among traders as heavily shorted stocks, alongside CleanSpark, Inc. (NASDAQ: CLSK)MARA Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: MARA)TeraWulf Inc. (NASDAQ: WULF)Navitas Semiconductor Corporation (NASDAQ: NVTS)Dropbox, Inc. (NASDAQ: DBX) and Synergy CHC Corp (NASDAQ: SNYR) The FOCUSfactor® company reflecting elevated short interest across AI infrastructure, cryptocurrency mining, semiconductor, cloud software, robotics, and emerging growth sectors. As volatility and short positioning intersect with improving fundamentals and sector momentum, these NASDAQ-listed companies remain closely monitored by investors searching for short squeeze candidates, high short interest stocks, and breakout growth opportunities in March 2026.