How The Stock Market Performed In 2025
In 2025, the stock market continued its bull run, with major indexes achieving double-digit gains for the third consecutive year. The S&P 500 rose 16.4% to 6,845, while the Nasdaq Composite surged 20.4% to 23,241. The Nasdaq's recovery from a 21% drop earlier in the year was fueled by the AI boom and strong corporate earnings. Western Digital was the top performer on the S&P 500, returning 319%, while Caterpillar led the Dow with a 69% gain. Overall, 2025 marked the best three-year stretch for the stock market since the Dotcom boom.
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