Sandisk, Palantir, Micron Among The 100 Best Stocks Of 2025

• Tech and gold mining sectors dominate the list, featuring data storage companies (Sandisk, Western Digital, Micron), AI/software firms (Palantir, AppLovin), and precious metals miners (Alamos Gold, Agnico Eagle, Barrick)
• Selection criteria include companies with 100,000+ average daily trading volume and strong fundamentals based on IBD's proprietary ratings for earnings, relative strength, and other metrics
• Top performers show extraordinary gains: Sandisk (+594.7%), Nutex Health (+430.5%), and Lumentum (+371.6%), with 31 of the 100 companies posting gains exceeding 100% for 2025

Market Summary: Top 100 Stocks of 2025

Investor's Business Daily has released its annual list of the 100 best stocks for 2025, featuring companies with strong fundamentals across diverse sectors. The S&P 500 continues its momentum, on track for a third consecutive year of double-digit gains following 24.2% in 2023 and 23.3% in 2024.

Key Highlights:

• Top Performers: SanDisk (SNDK) leads with 594.7% price change, followed by Nutex Health (NUTX) at 430.5% and Lumentum (LITE) at 371.6%
• Notable Tech Giants: Palantir Technologies (PLTR) ranks #32 with 156.7% gain, Micron Technology (MU) at #12 with 240.6%, and Western Digital (WDC) at #5 with 298.5%
• Gold Mining Surge: Multiple gold stocks feature prominently, including Alamos Gold (AGI), Agnico Eagle Mines (AEM), and Triple Flag Precious Metals (TFPM), reflecting strong precious metals performance
• Semiconductor Strength: Companies like Lam Research (LRCX), KLA (KLAC), and Celestica (CLS) showcase the sector's continued growth

Selection Criteria

All companies maintain an average daily trading volume of at least 100,000 shares and demonstrate exceptional fundamentals based on IBD's proprietary ratings including Composite Rating, EPS Rating, Relative Strength, and SMR ratings.

Market Implications

The list reflects investor preference for technology, semiconductor, gold mining, and aerospace/defense sectors. Many stocks are trading near all-time highs, suggesting continued market optimism despite broader economic uncertainties. The dominance of tech and semiconductor companies indicates sustained confidence in AI and data infrastructure growth trends.