History Says the Nasdaq Will Soar in 2025. My 3 Top AI Stocks to Buy Before It Does.

Last year was fantastic for the markets in general, but the index that really stood out was the Nasdaq. It climbed 28%, while the S&P 500 rose 23% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average increased 12%. The Nasdaq, heavily weighted in technology companies, surged as investors piled into the industry's hottest new area: artificial intelligence (AI) stocks.Today's $200 billion AI market is forecast to top $1 trillion by the end of the decade, and investors have sought to get in early on this high-growth story. The technology has the potential to transform many industries, saving companies time and money, while boosting earnings as a result. And earnings growth often leads to positive stock performance.As 2025 gets started, it's logical to ask this question: After two years of gains, will the Nasdaq keep up the momentum this year? History says it will. If we look at the past periods of gains since 1990, in five out of six cases, the Nasdaq has climbed for three consecutive years or more.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool