Why would TAOP stock be up 30 fold today? I don't see any real news or anything?
best answer for a question as such, is probably
why wouldnt it be?
but ok so sure...
IMHO as Banjo kindly mentioned ( and is also mentioned in a very difficult, mind numbing google search, second link mentions the reverse split). So now you know why its up at least 6 fold.
IMHO, usually when stocks reverse split (in fear of being de-listed, its a very bearish move, but do your own research please)
IMHO in this current market, it probably popped up on peoples scanners, as being up 600%, when I heard it mentioned it was still really cheap I think around $5. So again IMHO I think the buyers came in heavy, betting (hoping) that it would go higher. (also, may have squeezed) This stock also has only 25 million pieces available in the market. (please do your research on supply and demand).
Personally, I dont play these but if youre going to do so, please do your homework. Maybe the best answer, would have been, because the market decided it should be.
Not trying to be a doosh, best of luck.