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Success was driven by a major corporate transformation plan focusing on asset sales and massive debt reduction. Commercial jet demand reached such highs that the
The 2017 stock market was characterized by a powerful bull run, with the closing up approximately 20% for the year. While large-cap "FAANG" stocks like Amazon (+56%) and Facebook (+53%) delivered market-beating returns, the absolute top-performing stocks of the year emerged from the technology, healthcare, and specialized industrial sectors. Market Leaders and High Performers The 2017 stock market was characterized by a