After the S&P 500 roared back over the past six years following the Financial Crisis, the market took a break in 2015, finishing the year down 0.73 percent.
Shareholders of certain stocks, however, had a spectacular year. Many top performers were buyout beneficiaries in the M&A boom, while others simply dazzled with their business growth.
Here’s a look at the five best-performing stocks in the S&P 500 in 2015. Each of these five stocks gained more than 50 percent throughout the year.
5. Cablevision Systems Corporation CVC 0.57%
Cablevision gained 55 percent on the year after the company agreed to a $10 billion buyout by European company Altice NV back in September. Despite the big gain, Cablevision shares remain priced below the agreed buyout price on concerns that the deal might not gain regulatory approval.
4. NVIDIA Corporation NVDA 3.96%
Nvidia makes graphics processing units that give PC users incredibly vivid videogame images. Although the stock remains below its 2007 highs, it gained an impressive 64 percent in 2015.
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3. Activision Blizzard, Inc. ATVI 1.41%
Already a powerhouse in the console videogame world with hits like “Call of Duty” and “World of Warcraft,” Activision took…
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