These 3 Stocks Have Done Something Only 33% of the S&P 500 Has Managed So Far in 2025

Group 1: Palantir Technologies - Palantir Technologies has seen a year-to-date stock increase of approximately 23%, making it one of the top performers in the S&P 500 [2] - The company is positioned well in the growing artificial intelligence (AI) sector, providing AI-powered platforms to a diverse range of clients, including defense organizations and fast-food chains [5][6] - Palantir's software is becoming essential for organizations, similar to the role of personal computers in business, which supports its strong stock performance [7] Group 2: T-Mobile US - T-Mobile holds a competitive advantage as it is the only major U.S. telecom company that started as a wireless business, avoiding legacy costs associated with landline services [8] - The company reported 6.1 million postpaid net customer additions in 2024, the best in the industry, and has achieved total returns of nearly 195% over the last five years [10][11] - T-Mobile's market position and focus on lower-cost services have allowed it to gain market share from competitors like Verizon and AT&T [9][14] Group 3: CrowdStrike Holdings - CrowdStrike has gained over 10% in stock value since January, attributed to its strong position in the cybersecurity market with its Falcon platform [15][17] - The company generated approximately $4 billion in profitable annual revenue, with 70% of sales coming from the U.S., insulating it from potential tariff impacts [18] - Despite a high valuation with a P/E ratio over 100, CrowdStrike's sales grew by 25% year over year, and analysts project earnings growth of over 21% annually in the next three to five years [19][20]