In 2017, the S&P 500 delivered a total return of , marked by record-setting consistency with positive price gains in every month except March. The year was dominated by technology and healthcare sectors, which significantly outperformed the broader market. Top S&P 500 Performers of 2017
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: +89% gain. Led the Dow Jones Industrial Average due to record free cash flow and increased defense spending. High-Growth Technology & Platform Stocks In 2017, the S&P 500 delivered a total
: +103% gain. Surged due to breakthroughs and clinical success in cystic fibrosis treatments. Led the Dow Jones Industrial Average due to
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: +132% gain. A utility play that rebounded following an activist push to cut costs and divest assets.