Gains were driven by a massive restructuring plan involving asset sales and debt reduction. : +131%
: PayPal (PYPL) rose 87% , benefiting from the success of its "One Touch" mobile payments and the growth of Venmo. Small-Cap & Biotech "Moonshots"
Success was fueled by positive clinical trial results for its cystic fibrosis treatments. : +95%
The S&P 500 finished 2017 with a total return of nearly , but the top individual performers saw triple-digit gains. The "best" stocks to buy that year varied by strategy, ranging from volatile biotech breakthroughs to steady industrial giants. Top Performing Stocks of 2017
The manufacturer of Invisalign saw record growth as clear aligners gained market share. Net income nearly doubled over the course of the year. : +103%
: The tech sector led the market with a 34% gain. Micron Technology (MU) (+88%) and NVIDIA (NVDA) (+81%) were standouts due to the surge in data center and AI chip demand.
While established "FAANG" names like (+56%) and Facebook (+53%) had a strong year, they did not crack the top 10 list, which was dominated by specialized growth companies. NRG Energy (NRG) : +132% The top performer in the S&P 500 for the year.
The Best Stocks Of 2017: Boeing, PayPal, Vertex ... - Forbes
Gains were driven by a massive restructuring plan involving asset sales and debt reduction. : +131%
: PayPal (PYPL) rose 87% , benefiting from the success of its "One Touch" mobile payments and the growth of Venmo. Small-Cap & Biotech "Moonshots"
Success was fueled by positive clinical trial results for its cystic fibrosis treatments. : +95%
The S&P 500 finished 2017 with a total return of nearly , but the top individual performers saw triple-digit gains. The "best" stocks to buy that year varied by strategy, ranging from volatile biotech breakthroughs to steady industrial giants. Top Performing Stocks of 2017
The manufacturer of Invisalign saw record growth as clear aligners gained market share. Net income nearly doubled over the course of the year. : +103%
: The tech sector led the market with a 34% gain. Micron Technology (MU) (+88%) and NVIDIA (NVDA) (+81%) were standouts due to the surge in data center and AI chip demand.
While established "FAANG" names like (+56%) and Facebook (+53%) had a strong year, they did not crack the top 10 list, which was dominated by specialized growth companies. NRG Energy (NRG) : +132% The top performer in the S&P 500 for the year.
The Best Stocks Of 2017: Boeing, PayPal, Vertex ... - Forbes