Breakfast News: 2024 in Charts
December 27, 2024
| S&P 500 6,038 (-0.04%) |
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| Nasdaq 20,020 (-0.05%) |
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| Dow 43,326 (+0.07%) |
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| Bitcoin $95,625 (-2.94%) |
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The Fool’s Top Performers
The Motley Fool’s services delivered some spectacular winners in 2024, led by a comeback story that perfectly embodies the power of patience. Lemonade (LMND -4.70%) topped our list with a stunning 192% gain, proving that sometimes the sweetest returns come after the sourest moments.
This AI-powered insurance disruptor, which many had written off after its post-pandemic decline, demonstrated how disciplined focus on technological efficiency can reignite investor confidence.
2024: Small moves add up to a big year
As you can see in the images below, that’s a lot less day-to-day movement than in the past few years — especially than in 2020 and 2022.
The S&P 500 gained 28% through Dec. 6, edging out big returns in other recent years:
2024: Another calm year in the market
Foolish Fun
Which of the worst-performing sectors of 2024 would you feel most comfortable buying and holding for the next 10 years: Health Care, Energy, or Real Estate? Why? Debate with friends and family, or become a member to hear what your fellow Fools are saying!
