The stock market ended the trading session in the red on Tuesday, with all major indices giving up earlier gains, as investors sold off positions while waiting for the results of the Federal Reserve’s policy decision, while digesting President Donald Trump’s new tariff policies.
Among all the major indices, the Dow Jones fell the heaviest, down 0.95 percent. The tech-heavy Nasdaq followed with a 0.87-percent decline, while the S&P 500 finished with a 0.77-percent drop.
Beyond the major indices, 10 firms stood out with strong gains amid a flurry of fresh developments, including new partnerships, optimistic outlooks, and impressive earnings performance. In this article, we name Tuesday’s 10 best-performing stocks and detail the reasons behind their gains.
To come up with the list, we considered only the stocks with a $2-billion market capitalization and $5-million trading volume.
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10. New Gold Inc. (NYSEAMERICAN:NGD)
New Gold saw its share prices surge by 6.87 percent on Tuesday to close at $4.2 apiece as investors loaded positions following another round of rally in the prices of gold.
Considered a less risky asset during economic turmoil, gold continues to attract investor interest amid the ongoing trade tensions between the United States and China.
As of 4:57 PM ET on Tuesday, spot prices of gold were up by 2.94 percent at $3,432.19 per ounce.
In other news, investors continued to load up positions following New Gold Inc.’s (NYSEAMERICAN:NGD) impressive earnings performance in the first quarter of the year.
In its latest earnings, New Gold Inc. (NYSEAMERICAN:NGD) said net loss narrowed by 61.6 percent to $16.7 million from $43.5 million in the same period a year earlier.
Revenues, on the other hand, rose by 8.8 percent to $209.1 million from $192.1 million year-on-year due to higher metal prices and copper sales volume, partially offset by lower gold sales volume.
Consolidated gold production ended at 52,186 ounces in the first quarter, while copper production was at 13.6 million pounds.
First quarter gold production represented approximately 15 percent of the midpoint of annual consolidated production guidance of 325,000 to 365,000 ounces of gold, slightly ahead of the planned first quarter of 14 percent.
9. Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:NBIX)
Neurocrine Biosciences extended its winning streak for a third day on Tuesday, adding 8.36 percent to finish at $118.92 apiece as optimistic outlooks from two investment firms buoyed investor sentiment.
On Tuesday, Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:NBIX) received a “buy” recommendation from Needham & Company alongside a price target of $139, higher than the $138 as projected previously. The new price marked a 16.9-percent upside from its latest closing price.
According to Needham, its rating adjustment reflected its positive outlook for Ingrezza, the biopharmaceutical firm’s flagship product for the treatment of tardive dyskinesia.
In its latest earnings release, Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:NBIX) said that sales from Ingrezza exceeded expectations during the first quarter of the year, ending at $545 million versus the $525 million the company targeted earlier.
In another related development, BofA Securities also raised its price target to $183 from $179 previously and maintained its “buy” recommendation on the stock.
8. Celanese Corporation (NYSE:CE)
Celanese Corp. grew its share prices by 9.56 percent on Tuesday to close at $49.05 apiece as investor sentiment was fueled by the company’s optimistic outlook for the second quarter of the year, saying it does not anticipate any direct impact from the ongoing trade war.
While it acknowledged the difficult demand environment amid the global trade and tariff uncertainties, Celanese Corporation (NYSE:CE) said that its global production network provides flexibility to manage most of the direct cost impacts of the current tariff conditions.
“Due to our mitigation preparations, we don’t anticipate direct tariff impact in the second quarter. We expect tailwinds as several non-recurring items from the first quarter do not repeat,” said Celanese Corporation (NYSE:CE) President and CEO Scott Richardson.
In the first quarter of the year, Celanese Corporation (NYSE:CE) swung to a net loss of $17 million from a net income of $124 million in the same period last year. However, the first quarter net loss was 99 percent lower than the $1.9 billion registered in the fourth quarter of 2024.
Net sales, on the other hand, declined by 8 percent to $2.39 billion from $2.6 billion year-on-year.
7. Aramark (NYSE:ARMK)
Aramark extended its winning streak for a third day on Tuesday, jumping 10.06 percent to finish at $37.64 apiece as investors cheered the company’s impressive earnings performance during the second quarter of fiscal year 2025 alongside an optimistic outlook.
In its latest earnings release, Aramark (NYSE:ARMK) said net income attributable to shareholders more than doubled to $167.47 million from the $81.98 million registered in the same period last year. Revenues grew by 2.3 percent to $8.8 billion from $8.6 billion year-on-year.
Meanwhile, Aramark (NYSE:ARMK) declared cash dividends of 10.5 cents per common stock for shareholders as of record date May 14, 2025. The dividends will be payable on May 28, 2025.
Looking ahead, the company reaffirmed its full-year fiscal 2025 growth outlook. Organic revenues were expected to grow between 7.5 percent and 9.5 percent, while adjusted earnings per share were pegged at 23 to 28 percent.
“We are highly confident in realizing the growth opportunities immediately ahead for the business, driven by our extensive strategic and operational capabilities,” said Aramark (NYSE:ARMK) CEO John Zillmer.
6. Constellation Energy Corporation (NASDAQ:CEG)
Constellation Energy rallied for a fourth consecutive day on Tuesday, adding 10.29 percent to finish at $273.82 apiece as investor sentiment was boosted by announcements that it would now shift its focus to powering artificial intelligence data centers from giant warehouses.
According to a report by Reuters, Constellation Energy Corporation (NASDAQ:CEG) is increasingly focused on data center projects connected to the grid as it aims to take advantage of the continued demand for electricity from AI data centers.
“On-grid sales are increasingly attractive to us and to our customers. I do want to make clear that we still believe that behind-the-meter configurations will make sense for some customers,” Constellation CEO Joseph Dominguez was quoted as saying in a shareholders’ meeting.
Additionally, the company hinted that it was close to clinching a new long-term nuclear deal, albeit details of the project were not divulged.
In the first quarter of the year, Constellation Energy Corporation (NASDAQ:CEG) saw earnings per share settle at $2.14, falling short of analyst expectations.
However, revenues were better than expected at $6.79 billion versus the $5.24 billion consensus estimate.
5. Oklo Inc. (NYSE:OKLO)
Oklo Inc. grew its share prices by 12.52 percent on Tuesday to close at $28.66 apiece as investors snapped up shares following news that the White House was planning an executive action to ramp up the deployment of nuclear reactors.
According to a report by Axios, one or more orders will likely heavily depend on the Energy and Defense departments to bypass traditional licensing delays from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, in a bid to meet the soaring energy demand.
Citing multiple sources, Axios said that the Department of Defense could play a “key enabler” role due to its substantial energy needs and capacity to absorb regulatory risk.
If proven true, the initiative will provide a boost to Oklo Inc.’s (NYSE:OKLO) business, especially as it eyes clinching more deals following the resignation of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman as chairman of the nuclear technology firm.
It can be recalled that Altman reduced his ownership in Oklo Inc. (NYSE:OKLO) and stepped down from his chairmanship earlier last month to avoid any conflict of interest with potential partners.
4. Upwork Inc. (NASDAQ:UPWK)
Upwork Inc. saw its share prices surge by 18.02 percent on Tuesday to finish at $15.72 apiece as investor sentiment was buoyed by its strong earnings performance in the first quarter of the year.
In its latest earnings release, the world’s largest jobs marketplace more than doubled its net income to $37.7 million versus the $18.4 million in the same period last year. Earnings per share ended at $0.27 versus the $0.13 year-on-year and beating analysts’ expectations.
Meanwhile, revenues inched up by 1 percent to $166 million from $164 million in the same period a year ago.
“With positive momentum across our business and a winning strategy for AI innovation, we are confident in our path to expand market share, drive ongoing profitability, and continue to be the category leader at the intersection of talent, technology and work,” said Upwork Inc. (NASDAQ:UPWK) President and CEO Hayden Brown.
Looking ahead, the company expects full-year revenues to settle anywhere between $740 million and $760 million, and from $184 million to $189 million for the second quarter of the year.
3. Hims & Hers Health, Inc. (NYSE:HIMS)
Hims & Hers rallied for a fourth consecutive day on Tuesday, jumping 18.12 percent to end at $49.47 each, as investor sentiment was fueled by its impressive earnings performance in the first quarter of the year and announcements that more collaborations are expected.
In its financial statement, Hims & Hers Health, Inc. (NYSE:HIMS) said net income expanded by 346 percent to $49.5 million from the $11.1 million registered in the same period last year. Revenues soared by 111 percent to $586 million from $278.2 million year-on-year.
According to the company, the strong performance underpinned its updated 2025 guidance, with full-year revenues expected to settle between $2.3 billion and $2.4 billion, and between $530 million and $550 million for the second quarter.
In recent news, Hims & Hers Health, Inc. (NYSE:HIMS) clinched a long-term deal with Novo Nordisk to jointly market the latter’s blockbuster weight loss drug, Wegovy.
With the partnership, Americans can now access NovoCare Pharmacy directly through its platform, with a bundled offering of all dose strengths of Wegovy and a Hims & Hers membership, including access to 24/7 care, ongoing clinical support, and nutrition guidance, among others.
2. WeRide Inc. (NASDAQ:WRD)
China-based WeRide Inc. soared by 31.68 percent on Tuesday to finish at $9.02 apiece as investor sentiment was buoyed by news that it expanded its partnership with Uber Technologies Inc. (NYSE:UBER) to expand robotaxi operations into 15 cities globally.
In a statement, Uber Technologies Inc. (NYSE:UBER) said that it joined forces anew with WeRide Inc. (NASDAQ:WRD) to offer robotaxis in the Uber app in 15 more locations, including Europe and the Middle East. Uber Technologies Inc. (NYSE:UBER) will continue to handle fleet operations.
“This expansion aligns with WeRide’s ambitious strategy for global growth—to make autonomous driving solutions more affordable and accessible to people worldwide,” said WeRide Inc. (NASDAQ:WRD) CEO Han Xu.
The two firms kicked off their partnership last year with the launch of robotaxis in Abu Dhabi, and later on, in Dubai, as they aim to expand their autonomous vehicle partnership to several new cities each year, all outside of the US and China.
1. Pony AI Inc. (NASDAQ:PONY)
Pony AI skyrocketed by 47.63 percent on Tuesday to close at $14.32 apiece as investor sentiment was boosted by its partnership with Uber Technologies Inc. (NYSE:UBER) to ramp up robotaxi operations in the Middle East.
Under the deal, Pony AI Inc.’s (NASDAQ:PONY) robotaxis will be launched in Uber Technologies Inc.’s (NYSE:UBER) mobile application in a key market in the Middle East later this year.
During the initial pilot phase, the vehicles will have a safety operator onboard until the companies’ fully autonomous commercial launch.
The partnership followed Pony AI Inc.’s (NASDAQ:PONY) recent announcement that it was officially making a foray into the robotaxi industry.
Additionally, the partnership will also cover additional international markets in the future.
“At Pony.ai, our vision is to develop autonomous driving technology that is not only safe and reliable but also scalable, transforming daily transportation,” said Dr. James Peng, its co-founder and CEO.
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