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The Top Performing S&P 500 Stocks of 2025: Can Momentum Sustain?
ZACKSยท2025-08-13 16:31

Group 1: Market Performance - The S&P 500 has shown resilience with a notable 9% gain year-to-date, driven by strong performances from key stocks [1] - Palantir (PLTR), GE Vernova (GEV), and Newmont (NEM) are leading the S&P 500, significantly outperforming the index [1][6] Group 2: Palantir (PLTR) - Palantir has emerged as a top AI stock, with US commercial revenue growing 93% year-over-year and US government revenue increasing by 53% [4] - Total sales for Palantir grew 48% year-over-year, with analysts projecting 60% EPS growth on 45% higher sales for the current fiscal year [7] Group 3: Newmont (NEM) - Newmont has benefited from rising gold prices, with the average gold price per ounce reaching $3,320, up from $2,347 in the same period last year [9] - The company reported record free cash flow of $1.7 billion, its highest ever, and announced a $3 billion share repurchase program [11] Group 4: GE Vernova (GEV) - GE Vernova raised its revenue, adjusted EBITDA margin, and free cash flow guidance for the current fiscal year, reflecting strong demand in the energy sector [13] - The company expects 44% sales growth with a 6% increase in earnings, and reported a 4% organic growth in orders year-over-year [14][15]