: The year's top S&P performer, gaining 132% after shifting strategy away from clean energy toward debt reduction and cost-cutting.
The tech sector experienced a powerful momentum rally. Key stocks to watch included:
: Gained 88% (up to 109% year-to-date) due to surging demand and prices for memory chips used in smartphones and data centers. potential stocks to buy 2017
: Gained 87% as e-commerce growth fueled a 23% rise in facilitated transactions.
: Viewed as a strong play in the home improvement duopoly, offering protection against online competition. : The year's top S&P performer, gaining 132%
: Rose 103% following a breakthrough in its cystic fibrosis drug research.
: Large-cap growth names like Amazon (+57%), Apple (+45%), and Netflix (+55%) all delivered market-beating returns. Blue-Chip & Value Picks for 2017 : Gained 87% as e-commerce growth fueled a
These companies saw massive triple-digit or high double-digit gains throughout the year:
