: Investors flocked to these high-dividend, low-volatility stocks as market uncertainty increased. Key Market Factors in 2018
: While FAANG stocks were volatile, Netflix managed to end the year up roughly 39% , supported by rapid subscriber growth. what stocks to buy 2018
: A leader in heart recovery technology, this stock soared over 73% (and up to 120% by late November) due to consistent earnings beats. Only two S&P 500 sectors finished the year
Only two S&P 500 sectors finished the year with positive price returns, as defensive stocks outlasted growth-oriented ones during the late-year correction. : A major beneficiary of the growing need
: A breakout star in the mid-cap space, it posted a staggering 278% gain as its cloud communications platform became essential for modern apps. Best Sectors for 2018
: The top performer in the S&P 500 for 2018, gaining roughly 79.6% as its chips gained traction in data centers and cloud computing.
: A major beneficiary of the growing need for cybersecurity, it rose more than 60% on the back of double-digit revenue growth.