How Energy Stocks Performed In 2024

Oil refinery, owned by ExxonMobil, is the second largest in the country in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. ... [+] ExxonMobil was one of the standout performers in the energy sector in 2024. (photo by Barry Lewis/InPictures via Getty Images)In Pictures via Getty ImagesThe S&P 500 closed out 2024 with a total return of 23.3%, building on its 24.2% gain in 2023. Despite a weaker finish to the year, the index notched 57 record closes, fueled by optimism around artificial intelligence (AI) and the Federal Reserve’s int ...