Why These 15 Tech Stocks Are up the Most So Far in 2025

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7. Yalla Group Ltd (NYSE:YALA)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders In Q4 2024: 6

Yalla Group Ltd (NYSE:YALA) is a prominent online social networking and gaming company based in the Middle East and North Africa region, operating two primary mobile applications: Yalla, a voice-centric group chat platform, and Yalla Ludo, a casual gaming application.

The stock is up significantly so far in 2025 as it has tagged 2025 as its “Year of the Game,” aiming to take its business to the next level by building on its strong foundation in the region’s gaming sector. This initiative comes after Yalla successfully built a base of mostly casual gamers and social app users that crossed the 40 million threshold in the third quarter of 2024.

Yalla is strengthening its competitive position by developing a pipeline of mid- and hardcore games while partnering with local organizations across the region to stage live tournaments. These efforts are designed to boost its brand among serious gamers and expand beyond its casual gaming roots. Despite the strong stock performance, some analysts note that Yalla Group is being held back by insufficient growth, with earnings projected to decrease by 13%.

YALA stock is up 58.62% year-to-date.

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