📈 U.S. Stock Market: Top Performers and Laggards in 2025 (YTD October 2025)

Total U.S. stock market capitalization rose 15.5% from December 2024 to October 2025. The “Magnificent Seven” once again led the rally, with their combined market value climbing 24.5%, outpacing the broader S&P 500’s 16.7% gain. Among the top 10 U.S. companies, Broadcom (+60.6%), Nvidia (+49.6%), and Alphabet (+46.2%) posted the strongest year-to-date returns, while Apple (+6.0%), Berkshire Hathaway (+7.9%), and Meta Platforms (+10.2%) trailed behind.