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1. LQR House Inc (NASDAQ:YHC)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders In Q4 2024: N/A

LQR House Inc (NASDAQ:YHC) operates as a niche e-commerce platform specializing in the spirits and beverage industry.

The stock is up significantly so far in 2025 as it has shown strong revenue growth. In November 2024, LQR House reported a 19.95% year-over-year revenue increase, reaching $384,662.12 compared to $320,666.51 in November 2023. This followed a 424.58% revenue jump in October 2024 compared to the previous year.

Strategic partnerships have also boosted the stock. LQR House recently announced a collaboration with Coinbase Prime for Bitcoin custody and treasury management, which was executed after board approval.

Moreover, the stock regained Nasdaq compliance in December 2024. It maintained a bid price above $1.00 for 10 consecutive days. This removed the risk of delisting. Stability reassured investors and fueled the rally.

YHC stock is up 80% year-to-date.

While we acknowledge the potential of YHC as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that some AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and doing so within a shorter time frame. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than YHC but that trades at less than 5 times its earnings, check out our report about the cheapest AI stock.

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