As we enter the third week of January 2025, Wall Street continues to act and react to eventful global affairs, influencing industries and the market as a whole. Economic optimism from Trump’s return to the Oval Office fuels some stocks and sectors, while others, such as the renewable energy sector, have gone into a defensive mode. Nonetheless, the market has delivered its share of surprises. Let’s look at the top five best and worst-performing stocks so far this year.
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This Week’s Winners
Micron Technology: Micron Technology (MU) led the pack, which saw its stock price fly 25.65% year-to-date. Thanks to robust demand for memory chips used in AI applications and data centers, the company is riding a wave of optimism from consumers and investors.
Vistra Corp.: The energy giant’s stock value has increased 23.93% year-to-date. With growing energy demands, particularly from tech-intensive industries, Vistra (VST) has solidified its position in the energy landscape.
Meta Platforms: Meta’s (META) stock rose by 4.6%, a modest climb among our five winners. Nevertheless, the strong opening to 2025 was driven by the launch of AR products like Meta Quest Infinity and AI-powered glasses, which offer immersive experiences and other advanced features. The rise in the stock value clearly reflects investors’ confidence in META’s decision to strengthen its technological standing in the Metaverse despite the ongoing challenges.
Texas Pacific Land Trust: Shares of Texas Pacific Land Trust (TPL) jumped 27.74% as the company benefitted from rising land leasing revenue in the oil and gas sector. Its unique business model continues to attract attention as a lucrative long-term investment.
GE Vernova LLC: Ge Vernova (GEV) is turning heads with a 22.72% uptick in its stock. Investors are bullish on its renewable energy initiatives, which align with global sustainability goals. The question remains whether Trump’s return to the White House will crucially impact the industry.
This Week’s Losers
Edison International: Edison International (EIX) was founded in 1886 and is one of the oldest companies on Wall Street. Despite its senior citizen rights, the company has found life difficult until now, with its stock declining by 21.30% so far this year. The company is dealing with regulatory challenges and rising operational costs, while concerns over potential regulatory changes have badly influenced the stock’s performance.
Constellation Brands Inc. (STZ): The beverage company has experienced a 17.89% drop in sales since the start of the year. Slowing sales growth caused by consumers going for healthier beverage options is the main reason behind the decline. The company is struggling to adapt to changing market dynamics, which are impacting its overall performance.
ON Semiconductor: ON Semiconductor’s (ON) shares have been down 11.48% since the beginning of 2025. Despite the semiconductor industry being one of the hottest trends right now, the company deals with supply chain issues that negatively impact the ON stock.
Palantir Technologies: Palantir Technologies (PLTR), the most trending stock on the struggler’s list, has found 2025 challenging so far, especially after the outstanding two years that saw them entering the S&P 500 index. PLTR stock shed 11.73% before climbing 7% to ease some of its investors’ anxieties. While the company is a leader in data analytics, questions about its scalability and valuation persist.
