Second on my list is Waste Connections ( TSX:WCN ), which has returned 10.3% year-to-date. The waste solution provider's solid underlying business, continued acquisitions, and healthy growth prospects have strengthened investors' confidence, driving its stock price. Its topline grew by 11.2% in 2024, while adjusted net income increased by 14.6%. The improvement in employee engagement and retention and the continued integration of acquired entities boosted its financials. Besides, the company generated $2.2 billion of cash from its operating activities and $1.2 billion of free cash flows.