Here is the alternate title: The Top 5 Non-Tech Stocks to Watch in Q1

Thursday 27th of March 2025 13:28:00

Forget Tech: Buy These 5 Non-Tech High-Flyers of Q1

April 27, 2022 - As the tech sector continues to dominate the headlines, investors may be overlooking some high-flying non-tech stocks that are delivering impressive returns. In this article, we will highlight five non-tech companies that have outperformed the broader market in the first quarter of 2022.

  1. Shopify (SHOP) - E-commerce powerhouse Shopify has been on a tear, with its stock price surging over 25% in the first quarter. The company's strong Q1 earnings report and guidance have investors excited about its long-term growth prospects.

  2. Deere & Company (DE) - Agricultural equipment manufacturer Deere & Company has seen its stock price jump over 20% in the first quarter. The company's strong Q1 earnings report and guidance, as well as its plans to invest in autonomous farming technology, have investors optimistic about its future.

  3. 3M (MMM) - Industrial conglomerate 3M has seen its stock price rise over 15% in the first quarter. The company's strong Q1 earnings report and guidance, as well as its plans to spin off its healthcare business, have investors excited about its long-term growth prospects.

  4. Union Pacific Corporation (UNP) - Railroad operator Union Pacific has seen its stock price surge over 20% in the first quarter. The company's strong Q1 earnings report and guidance, as well as its plans to invest in new technology and infrastructure, have investors optimistic about its future.

  5. Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC) - Railroad operator Norfolk Southern has seen its stock price rise over 15% in the first quarter. The company's strong Q1 earnings report and guidance, as well as its plans to invest in new technology and infrastructure, have investors excited about its long-term growth prospects.

These five non-tech companies have outperformed the broader market in the first quarter of 2022, and their strong earnings reports and guidance have investors excited about their long-term growth prospects. While the tech sector may continue to dominate the headlines, investors may want to consider these high-flying non-tech stocks as a way to diversify their portfolios and potentially capture some of the upside in the market.