First Half 2020 Recap

Well, what can I say about the first half of 2020? I don’t think I’m exaggerating when I say that was probably the worst six months of many people’s lives. Incredibly, it didn’t end up being the worst six months for the stock market at all. The Federal Reserve stepped up and essentially said they are willing and able to spend literally anything it takes to support the economy and the financial markets. Meanwhile, the COVID-19 outbreak is raging full-speed ahead.

Here’s a look back at my most read Benzinga stories of the first half of 2020:

1. Here’s How Much Investing $1,000 In The 2015 Fitbit IPO Would Be Worth Today (May 18, 2020)

2. Here’s What Warren Buffett Thinks About Tesla And Elon Musk (May 5, 2020)

3. Here’s How Much Investing $100 In The 2014 GoPro IPO Would Be Worth Today (March 12, 2020)

4. Here’s How Much Investing $1,000 In The 2014 Alibaba IPO Would Be Worth Today (May 19, 2020)

5. Here’s How Much Investing $100 In Bank Of America Stock Back In 2010 Would Be Worth Today (January 15, 2020)

6. Here’s How Much Investing $100 In Tesla Stock Back In 2010 Would Be Worth Today (January 10, 2020)

7. Here’s How Much Investing $1,000 In Inovio Stock Back In 2010 Would Be Worth Today (May 11, 2020)

8. SpaceX Falcon 9 Launch A ‘Major Shot In The Arm’ For Tesla Brand, Analyst Says (June 1, 2020)

9. Here’s How Much Investing $100 In The USO Oil Fund In 2010 Would Be Worth Today (April 27, 2020)

10. Here’s How Much Investing $1,000 In The 2011 Spirit Airlines IPO Would Be Worth Today (June 3, 2020)

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