These 20 stocks soared the most in 2023

The 2023 rally for stocks in the U.S. accelerated as more investors bought the idea that the Federal Reserve succeeded in its effort to bring inflation to heel.As of 10 a.m. ET on Friday, the S&P 500 was up 24.6% for 2023, following a 19.4% decline in 2022. (All price changes in this article exclude dividends). Among the 500 stocks, 65% were up for 2023. Below is a list of the 20 best performers of 2023 in the benchmark index.This article focuses on large-cap stocks. MarketWatch Editor in Chief Mark DeCambr ...