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The S&P 500 stock market index has gained 67,036% since 1957, representing an average annual return of 10.2%. Individual stocks have outperformed this, with Meta Platforms, parent of Facebook and Instagram, showing a 826% return, and potential for more growth due to AI investments.

Palo Alto Networks, a cybersecurity company, has seen a 1,920% return since its 2012 IPO, with a record-high revenue outlook and impressive AI-powered cybersecurity investments.

Alphabet, parent company of Google and YouTube, has delivered a return of 6,311% since its 2004 IPO, making it attractive for future growth.

Netflix, with a 44,146% return since its 2002 IPO, is the only standalone streaming platform generating a profit, positioning it for market share growth.

Apple, with a return of 181,080% since its 1980 IPO, is a dominant force in technology and is exploring AI capabilities with its latest iPhone design and targeted AI applications.

Amazon has seen a return of 193,553% since its 1997 IPO, making it a key player in e-commerce, cloud computing, and digital advertising with an attractive valuation.

Nvidia, with a return of 196,288% since its 1999 IPO, has experienced spectacular growth and is well-positioned in the data center chip market, suggesting room for continued growth.

Oracle, founded in 1977 and with a return of 221,826% since its 1986 IPO, is a leading provider of cloud-based applications, with a focus on AI advancement in its infrastructure segment.



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