📈 U.S. Stock Market Trends in First Half of 2025: Top Performers and Underperformers

According to S&P Global, U.S. stock market capitalization grew by 4.7% from December 2024 to June 2025. During the same period, the combined market capitalization of the “Magnificent Seven” rose by just 2.0%, trailing the broader S&P 500, which posted a 5.4% gain.