Nvidia stock is likely to be a top performer again in 2025 as the company ramps up shipments of its new Blackwell graphics processing units ( GPU s) for data centers. They are potentially the most powerful chips in the world for developing AI models, and demand for them far exceeds supply.

Today, history offers us reason to be excited about 2025, suggesting that the S&P 500 is likely to soar as it's done in previous periods. But even if it doesn't, by taking the steps I've mentioned, your portfolio still could advance this year -- and most importantly, over the long run.

Artificial intelligence (AI) was a market-driving theme last year, with AI stocks helping the S&P 500, the Nasdaq, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average each soar in the double digits. Companies selling AI tools and services saw earnings climb -- and investors piled into these players.

Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a driving force of innovation and investment, reshaping industries and redefining growth strategies. In 2024, AI stocks dominated Wall Street, delivering stellar returns as companies embraced its transformative potential.

The S&P 500 posted its biggest comeback since September as Wall Street shrugged off some weakness in stocks linked to the artificial intelligence trade. The market benchmark rose 0.2% after trading down 0.

Semiconductor stocks are the biggest S&P 500 gainers in Thursday trading, fueled by upbeat commentary from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. on the state of the artificial-intelligence market. Chip-equipment stocks KLA Corp.

Over a third of the S&P 500's value is now concentrated in the "Mag 7" — a handful of huge companies that sell AI technology.

The S&P 500 added 0.6% on Monday, Jan. 6, led by a surge in semiconductor stocks as the first full week of the new year got underway.

The S&P 500's recent growth, driven by AI optimism and productivity gains, contrasts extremely extended valuations, creating a brittle market outlook for 2025. We foresee two scenarios: continued momentum leading to 10% to 20% positive returns, or a quick, significant downturn if mega cap earnings begin to change direction.

We recently published a list of Jim Cramer Discussed These 18 Stocks As Inflation Dropped. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Intuitive Surgical, Inc.

In the third quarter of 2024, investment titan Blackrock released a commentary on the market outlook for artificial intelligence heading into the closing months of the year, stressing that investors

The biggest losers in the S&P 500 all faced disappointing sales and earnings. But large declines and extreme volatility can sometimes represent buying opportunities. Returning 25% in 2024, the S&P 500 delivered a record-breaking year for stock market investors.