The main American index, the S&P 500, has an increase of around 10%since the start of the year. A great performance, but which seems very modest compared to four values in particular, which literally crush the rest of the market.
While the first half of the year is already behind us, it is time to stop on the big winners of the index. Four actions in particular display increases of almost 80%, and the first of them completely flies over the S&P 500. Here is the ranking.
Palant: AI continues to wear the title
The best performance of the S&P 500 returns to Palantirwhose action has soared almost 93% since the beginning of 2025. Already one of the big winners of 2024, the technological group still benefits from the wave of artificial intelligence and the growing adoption of its software suite. It remains to be seen whether the title will be able to maintain this rate, or if its multiple valuation deemed excessive will not cause a return of a stick.
Ge Vernova: the split that pays
Resulting from the split of General Electric in three distinct entities (GE Vernova, GE Aerospace et Give Healthcare), Ge Vernova stands out as the great winner of the operation. Since its IPO in March 2024, the action has continued to progress, taking advantage of the growing energy demand linked in particular to the construction of data centers. Since January, the title has posted almost 78% increase.
Seagate: storage in orbit
With an increase of 77%, Seagate is essential as the other great technological value of this beginning of the year. The manufacturer of storage solutions fully benefits from its strategic positioning with data centers, with in particular its HAMR discs, capable of combining high capacity and energy efficiency.
Newmont: gold as a refuge value
Change of decor with Newmontworld leader in gold operations. The title has climbed 83% since January, brought by high demand for gold. The quarterly publications, systematically superior to expectations, have strengthened the attraction of investors. It remains to be seen if this dynamic can be maintained until the end of the year.