The 2 Chip Stocks Leading the S&P 500’s Boom in 2025 Are Not Who You Think

Gorodenkoff / Shutterstock.com Quick Read The S&P 500 is having a banner year, up 17% and near its all-time high, but the leaders aren’t who you would expect. SanDisk (SNDK) surged 534% in 2025 after spinning off from Western Digital in February. Western Digital (WDC) jumped 275% by focusing on high-capacity HDDs for AI storage. Revenue grew 30% in fiscal Q4. If you’re thinking about retiring or know someone who is, there are three quick questions causing many Americans to realize they can retire ea ...