: Rose 87% as e-commerce volume grew and its Venmo platform gained massive popularity among younger users.
: Heavyweights like Amazon (+57%) , Apple (+45%) , and Facebook (+53%) provided substantial market-beating returns. Market Context: A Year of Low Volatility
The 2017 stock market was defined by a massive rally in technology and growth-oriented sectors, with the S&P 500 finishing the year up approximately . The Top Performers of 2017
Tech was the strongest overall sector in 2017, outperforming the broader market with a nearly . Semiconductor Leaders :