History Says the Nasdaq Could Soar This Year: 2 Monster Growth Stocks to Buy Now

The Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) achieved an average annual return of 17% in the past decade, driven by the proliferation of cloud computing, digital advertising, and artificial intelligence (AI). The index is down 4% year to date, meaning it would need to add 21% between now and December to match its 10-year average. That may sound like a long shot, but Wall Street's consensus forecast says the technology and consumer discretionary sectors will advance 33% and 22%, respectively, during the next ...