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Top Large Cap Gainers: Alibaba, Super Micro Computer, and XPeng Shine Bright Last Week

Published February 23, 2025

From February 17 to February 21, ten large-cap stocks emerged as the best performers in the market. If you’re managing a portfolio, it’s worth checking to see if you have any of these stocks.

  1. Unity Software Inc (U) saw its shares soar by 36.64% after the company released its fourth-quarter financial results, which were better than analysts had predicted. This strong performance caught the attention of several financial firms, leading them to adjust their price forecasts upwards for the stock.
  2. Super Micro Computer Inc (SMCI) also had a remarkable week, with shares jumping 32.62%. This surge appears to be fueled by continued momentum from the previous week, as investors are eagerly awaiting an update on the company’s delayed filings.
  3. Alibaba Group Holding (BABA) enjoyed a significant increase of 20.25% following the announcement of its fiscal third-quarter results. This positive performance prompted analysts to revise their price forecasts for the stock as well.
  4. FTAI Aviation Ltd. (FTAI) stocks jumped 19.82% after a key announcement aimed at addressing concerns raised by recent short-seller reports.
  5. STMicroelectronics (STM) shares surged by 15.39% as the company gears up to launch new generation technologies aimed at improving optical connections in data centers and artificial intelligence clusters.
  6. XPeng Inc. (XPEV) saw its shares rise by 15.36%, likely buoyed by the strong quarterly results from Alibaba, along with backing from President Xi and momentum driven by DeepSeek AI.
  7. Analog Devices Inc (ADI) witnessed a 14.13% rise following the release of upbeat fiscal first-quarter results that led analysts to update their price forecasts.
  8. BeiGene, Ltd. (ONC) experienced a notable increase of 13.25%.
  9. Tencent Music Entertainment Group (TME) stocks climbed by 12.70% last week, driven by optimism stemming from President Xi's support and the positive impact of DeepSeek AI.
  10. Microchip Technology Inc. (MCHP) saw growth of 12.55% after introducing the Mplab AI coding assistant, which uses artificial intelligence to help software developers and engineers in coding and debugging tasks.

This week's performance by these large-cap stocks reflects broader trends and investor sentiment in the market. Keep an eye on these developments as they could impact your investment decisions.

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