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Diamonds in the rough
Even in crazy volatile markets, some companies are absolutely crushing it
Yes, yes, I get it. The stock market can be a scary place to play — kind of like the City of Agrabah ruled by Sultan Hamed Bobolonius II.
But even in rough markets, there can be diamonds.
Who’s getting these Aladdin references? What am I trying to say? Will I ever get to the point?
Here are the top performing large companies through the volatile markets of this year so far. See if you can spot the theme…
10. Alamos Gold Inc. +53%
What do they do?
A Canadian-based company that produces gold from mines in Canada and Mexico and develops new gold projects.
What’s the total company value?
$12 billion
9. Guardant Health Inc. +55%
What do they do?
A healthcare company that develops blood tests and data solutions to help detect, monitor, and guide treatment for cancer patients.
What’s the total company value?
$6 billion
8. Banco Santander +56%
What do they do?
A global bank headquartered in Spain that provides a wide range of financial services to individuals and businesses.
What’s the total company value?
$106 billion
7. Kinross Gold Corp. +58%
What do they do?
A Canadian gold and silver mining company operating mines in the Americas and West Africa.
What’s the total company value?
$18 billion
6. Tempus AI Inc. +58%
What do they do?
A technology company that uses artificial intelligence and large-scale clinical and molecular data to improve precision medicine and patient care, especially in cancer research.
What’s the total company value?
$9 billion
5. Gold Fields Ltd. +70%
What do they do?
One of the world’s largest gold mining companies, headquartered in South Africa, with operations in Africa, Australia, and the Americas.
What’s the total company value?
$20 billion
4. AngloGold Ashanti +76%
What do they do?
A major global gold mining company based in South Africa.
What’s the total company value?
$20 billion
3. XPeng Inc. +76%
What do they do?
A Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer specializing in smart, connected cars.
What’s the total company value?
$12 billion
2. Harmony Gold Mining Company Ltd. +95%
What do they do?
A South African gold mining and exploration company.
What’s the total company value?
$10 billion
1. Summit Therapeutics Inc. +107%
What do they do?
A biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing new medicines.
What’s the total company value?
$27 billion
You’ve heard of the golden rule, haven’t you?
Whoever makes the gold makes the money.
Another Aladdin reference. I’m on fire.
Honestly just watch this video, it’s still an absolute banger.
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