Ten stocks finished the trading week boasting hefty gains, bucking a lackluster Wall Street performance as investor sentiment was buoyed by company-specific developments.
In contrast, the S&P 500 and the tech-heavy Nasdaq declined by 0.22 percent and 0.51 percent, respectively. The Dow Jones inched up by 0.08 percent.
In this article, let us explore the 10 best-performing stocks alongside the reasons behind their gains.
To come up with the list, we considered only the stocks with at least $2 billion in market capitalization and over 5 million in trading volume.
10. Rocket Lab Corporation (NASDAQ:RKLB)
Rocket Lab jumped by 7.86 percent on Friday to close at $30.04 apiece as investors continued to load up positions following an investment firm’s higher price target for the company.
In its market note earlier this week, Cantor Fitzgerald raised its price target for Rocket Lab Corporation (NASDAQ:RKLB) to $35 from $29 previously, while reaffirming its “overweight” rating.
The revision was based on Rocket Lab Corporation’s (NASDAQ:RKLB) successful space launch track record which positions itself in the industry.
In other news, Rocket Lab Corporation (NASDAQ:RKLB) scrapped a planned launch of a mysterious satellite on Friday due to high winds.
“Standing down from today’s launch attempt due to upper level winds exceeding our launch criteria. Standby for the next launch opportunity in the coming days,” it said in a post on X.
9. CoreWeave, Inc. (NASDAQ:CRWV)
CoreWeave grew its share prices by 7.99 percent on Friday to hit a new all-time high, as investors continued to load up positions amid rosy growth prospects.
At intraday trading, shares of CoreWeave, Inc. (NASDAQ:CRWV) jumped as high as 10 percent to hit $187, before paring gains to finish the day at $170, as investors appeared to have flocked to the booming Artificial Intelligence industry for safety to mitigate risks from the ongoing geopolitical tensions.
In recent news, CoreWeave, Inc. (NASDAQ:CRWV) announced a record-breaking performance from using 2,496 of Nvidia Corp.’s latest Grace Blackwell Chips on its AI-optimized cloud platform, making its submission the largest-ever benchmarked under MLPerf.
In March this year, CoreWeave, Inc. (NASDAQ:CRWV) bagged an $11.9-billion deal with OpenAI and welcomed it as a new investor through the sale of $350 million CRWV stocks to the latter. Last month, OpenAI upsized the deal with another $4 billion worth of contract.
Last month, it was tapped by Aston Martin Aramco as its official AI cloud computing partner, where it will provide AI-accelerated engineering opportunities to support car design efficiency.
8. The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR)
Kroger rallied by 9.84 percent on Friday to finish at $71.97 apiece as investor sentiment was buoyed by its optimistic sales outlook despite macroeconomic uncertainties.
In a statement, The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR) Chief Finance Officer David Kennerley said that strong sales results in the first quarter of the year has pushed the management to raise its identical sales guidance, without the impact of fuel, by 2.25 percent to 3.25 percent.
Outlook for other elements, however, remained unchanged. Net earnings per share were reaffirmed at a range of $4.6 to $4.8, while capital expenditures were pegged at $3.6 billion to $3.8 billion.
In the first quarter of the year, The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR) dropped its attributable net income by 8.5 percent to $866 million from $947 million in the same period last year. Sales remained flat at $45 billion.
7. GXO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE:GXO)
GXO Logistics saw its share prices rise by 12.13 percent to close at $47.97 apiece as investor sentiment was boosted by the appointment of Patrick Kelleher as its new chief executive officer.
Effective August 19, 2025, Kelleher will assume the highest role at GXO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE:GXO) where he will be tasked to lead and manage the overall direction and success of the company.
Kelleher has 33 years of experience in the global supply chain, strategic leadership, and operational excellence, having held senior executive roles at DHL Supply Chain—a division of Deutsche Post DHL Group.
Most recently, he served as CEO for North America where he oversaw significant growth and operational improvements across the business.
“Patrick is a world-class operator with the relevant experience to lead GXO through its next phase of growth. His proven track record and deep expertise in engineered solutions, automation, and cutting-edge contract logistics make him uniquely qualified to drive value for our customers and shareholder,” said Brad Jacobs, GXO Logistics, Inc.’s (NYSE:GXO) chairman of the board.
6. Zeta Global Holdings Corp. (NYSE:ZETA)
Zeta Global Holdings rallied by 12.63 percent on Friday to end at $14.18 apiece as investors snapped up shares following a study that marketing companies are lagging behind AI execution vis-a-vis its ambitions.
In its study called “It’s Time to Get Serious About AI’s Business Value,” Zeta Global Holdings Corp. (NYSE:ZETA) said that while many marketing organizations have begun implementing AI, most are still in the early stages of building the data, skills and systems required to scale it effectively and realize its full enterprise potential.
Based on a survey of 300 North American marketing technology decision-makers, the study found that 62 percent of organizations described their current AI deployment as “limited” or “moderate.”
The study was viewed by investors as a huge potential and opportunity for Zeta Global Holdings Corp. (NYSE:ZETA) to tap.
“Marketing should be at the front lines of the AI revolution, but many teams are held back by fragmented data, legacy systems, and skills gaps,” said Chairman and CEO David Steinberg.
“This study reinforces what we hear every day: marketers don’t need more AI promises; they need practical, scalable ways to turn AI into better performance.”
5. Oscar Health, Inc. (NYSE:OSCR)
Oscar Health extended its winning streak to a fourth consecutive day on Friday, jumping 13.05 percent to close at $21.22 apiece as investor sentiment was influenced by the previous days’ surge.
During the shortened, four-day trading week, shares of Oscar Health, Inc. (NYSE:OSCR) already grew by 52 percent, with analysts pointing to meme trading as having buoyed its share prices.
Additionally, investor sentiment was supported by a new proposal for Medicare that would allow individuals and employers to enroll in a new version called “Part E.”
While this would heighten competition with private insurers such as Oscar Health, Inc. (NYSE:OSCR), the voluntary enrollment could potentially delay or prevent Medicare’s sooner-than-expected insolvency.
4. Under Armour, Inc. (NYSE:UAA)
Under Armour ended two straight days of losses on Friday, jumping 13.94 percent to end at $7.03 apiece after announcing plans to raise $400 million through the issuance of debt.
In a statement earlier this week, Under Armour, Inc. (NYSE:UAA) said the notes carry a yield rate of 7.25 percent and will be paid semi-annually. The notes are senior, unsecured obligations, and will mature in 2030. The sale is expected to close on Monday, June 23.
According to Under Armour, Inc. (NYSE:UAA), net proceeds will be used to pay off its $600 million 3.25 percent senior notes due 2026.
In recent news, Under Armour, Inc. (NYSE:UAA) extended its exclusive apparel partnership with the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) through 2029.
Under Armour, Inc.’s (NYSE:UAA) relationship with the CIAA began in 2018 after Russell Athletic exited the collegiate uniform space. The partnership gave exclusive access to UA uniforms, gear, footwear, and training equipment.
3. Slide Insurance Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:SLDE)
Slide Insurance rallied by 15.06 percent on Friday to close at $23.30 apiece, its second day as a publicly listed company, reflecting strong investor confidence.
Under its upsized initial public offering (IPO), Slide Insurance Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:SLDE) offered 24 million shares at a price of $17 apiece, potentially raising $408 million in fresh funds.
Of the total, 16.6 million shares were offered by the company, while the remaining 7.3 million shares were sold by certain stockholders.
Slide Insurance Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:SLDE) also granted the underwriters a 30-day option to acquire up to 3.6 million shares.
Slide Insurance Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:SLDE) is a technology-enabled property insurance company that offers customizable coverage options that suit their unique needs and budgets.
2. Circle Internet Group (NYSE:CRCL)
Circle Internet jumped by 20.39 percent on Friday to end at $240.28 as investor sentiment was boosted by an investment firm’s upgraded rating.
On Friday, Circle Internet Group (NYSE:CRCL) earned its first “buy” recommendation from Seaport Global following the Senate’s passage of a legislation that would allow the wide usage of Stablecoins by banks, fintech, and retailers, among others.
The news followed Circle Internet Group’s (NYSE:CRCL) announcement earlier this week that its USDC stablecoins are being adopted by retail giants Amazon and Walmart, as well as e-commerce operator Shopify.
According to Circle Internet Group (NYSE:CRCL), Shopify began rolling out its feature that enables merchants to accept USDC stablecoins—a cryptocurrency founded by its founders Jeremy Allaire and Sean Neville—for payments and order fulfillment flows.
Circle Internet Group (NYSE:CRCL) also said that it partnered with blockchain firm Ripple to bring USDC stablecoins to the latter’s XRP Ledger blockchain as well as with digital identity company World for the addition of USDC and CCTP V2 (Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol) on World Chain.
1. GMS Inc. (NYSE:GMS)
GMS Inc. jumped by 23.77 percent on Friday to end at $100.27 apiece as investor sentiment was buoyed by news that it was being targeted for acquisition by Home Depot.
Citing sources privy to the matter, The Wall Street Journal reported that Home Depot has made an offer to acquire GMS Inc. (NYSE:GMS), making it the second company to place bets on GMS Inc. (NYSE:GMS), after QXO Inc.’s (NYSE:QXO) earlier intention to acquire all outstanding shares of GMS for $95.20.
QXO’s proposal implies a total transaction value of approximately $5 billion and reflects a 27 percent premium over GMS’s 60-day volume-weighted average price of $74.82.
“We believe this is a compelling opportunity for GMS investors to realize the full value of their shares in a single, decisive transaction,” said QXO, Inc. (NYSE:QXO).
Meanwhile, Home Depot declined to comment on requests for comment.
Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC and Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC will act as financial advisors to QXO, and Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP is acting as legal counsel.
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