In the U.S., data-analytics company Palantir reigned supreme among S&P 500 members with a gain of nearly 350% through Monday's close. On the losing side was the struggling pharmacy chain Walgreens Boots Alliance, which gave up nearly 65% of its market value in 2024. In Hong Kong, electronics maker Xiaomi's 121% rally led the Hang Seng index, while the Asia-Pacific division of Budweiser trailed with a 49% rout.