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S&P 500 stocks led by SanDisk and Moderna see triple-digit gains
The S&P 500 has risen approximately 12% in 2026, driven largely by significant gains in the technology and semiconductor sectors, particularly those tied to artificial intelligence infrastructure and memory technology.
SanDisk has emerged as the top-performing stock in the index with a 574% year-to-date gain, fueled by demand for flash memory and storage in data centers. Moderna follows as the second-highest performer, seeing a 388% return following positive late-stage results for an experimental melanoma treatment.
Other notable performers include Dell Technologies, which has gained 248%, and Micron Technology, up 229.26%. The list of top ten stocks also includes Seagate Technology (193%), Marvell Technology (163%), Western Digital (146%), Intel (146%), Lumentum Holdings (120%), and Marathon Petroleum (120%).
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Dell Technologies · Micron Technology · Moderna · S&P 500 · Sandisk
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- [● 2 SOURCES] The S&P 500 has increased by approximately 12% in 2026. bitcoinethereumnews.com · finbold.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Moderna's stock rise followed positive late-stage results for an experimental melanoma treatment. bitcoinethereumnews.com · finbold.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Micron Technology has climbed 229.26%. bitcoinethereumnews.com · finbold.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Lumentum Holdings has increased by 120%. bitcoinethereumnews.com · finbold.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] SanDisk is the top-performing S&P 500 stock with a 574% year-to-date gain. bitcoinethereumnews.com · finbold.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Moderna ranks as the second best-performing stock with a 388% return. bitcoinethereumnews.com · finbold.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Dell Technologies has seen a 248% gain. bitcoinethereumnews.com · finbold.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Marathon Petroleum has gained 120%. bitcoinethereumnews.com · finbold.com