: High demand for its Invisalign clear aligners drove record revenue; shipments surged 33% year-over-year by late 2017. Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) : +103% .
: The board forced a massive restructuring plan in July 2017 to cut over $1 billion in costs and sell $2.5–$4 billion in assets to reduce debt. Align Technology (ALGN) : +131% . best companies to buy shares in 2017
The following report summarizes the top-performing shares and market sectors for the 2017 calendar year, a period where the rose by 19.4% . Top 5 S&P 500 Performers of 2017 : High demand for its Invisalign clear aligners
: A strong recovery in Macau’s gambling hub and growth in Las Vegas convention business boosted investor sentiment. Boeing Co. (BA) : +89% . Align Technology (ALGN) : +131%
These large-cap companies led the broader market with significant double- and triple-digit gains. : +132% .
Beyond individual stocks, specific industries outperformed the general market in 2017. NASDAQ:NVDA
: Breakthrough results from cystic fibrosis drug trials significantly expanded the company's addressable market and profit potential. Wynn Resorts (WYNN) : +95% .