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Welcome to the Stocktwits Top 25 Newsletter this week!

The Stocktwits Top 25 reports the 25 best-performing stocks in the S&P 500, Nasdaq 100, and Russell 2000 year to date and tracks their performances over time. To help you understand this data further, check out our FAQ page, and feel free to reach out if you have questions!

Here are the Stocktwits Top 25 Lists for this week:

S&P 500
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NASDAQ 100
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RUSSELL 2000
The Growth-Centric Russell 2000 🦐

Top Dawg Of The Week 🐶

The Top 25 list's Top Dawg was SUNOPTA, climbing nearly 40%!

SunOpta Refresco Deal Sparks Plant-Based Consolidation 🥛

SunOpta $STKL ( ▲ 32.51% ) shares skyrocketed 32% after entering a definitive agreement to be acquired by KKR-backed Refresco for $6.50 per share in cash. The deal values the company at approximately $798 million, representing a significant premium over its prior trading price.

The acquisition price of $6.50 per share comfortably clears the stock's previous valuation, comparing favorably to the pre-announcement close of $4.86. The all-cash transaction was unanimously approved by both boards, utilizing a statutory court-approved plan of arrangement under Canadian law to facilitate the transition to private ownership.

The catalyst for the buyout is Refresco's aggressive expansion into the high-growth plant-based beverage category and the desire to bolster its North American supply chain. By absorbing $STKL, the Dutch beverage giant secures a premier "better-for-you" platform that has recently delivered double-digit growth and established a dominant footprint in retail and foodservice channels.

The outlook points toward a definitive exit for public shareholders, with the transaction expected to close in Q2 2026. Upon completion, $STKL will be delisted from the NASDAQ and TSX, and management has already suspended all future earnings calls and financial guidance as the company prepares to operate as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Refresco.

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