Global stocks performed strongly last year, with the Bloomberg World index showing a 20 percent rise in the dollar value of large- and mid-cap global stocks, according to XTB analyst Tomáš Cverna.
The U.S. Nasdaq 100 index saw gains driven by enthusiasm surrounding artificial intelligence (AI). Port analyst Marek Pokorný highlighted Alphabet (Google’s parent company) as a new market leader, with it’s shares increasing by up to 66 percent since the start of the year, following nvidia’s success.
Individual stock performances included a 34 percent increase for Nvidia, 11.5 percent for Apple, 15.5 percent for Microsoft, 4.8 percent for Amazon, 10.1 percent for Meta Platforms, and 18.6 percent for Tesla.
European markets also flourished. Germany’s DAX index led the way with a 22.9 percent increase, boosted by the lifting of the debt brake and notable fiscal stimulus aimed at revitalizing the German economy.The Euro Stoxx 50 rose by 18.7 percent, and the STOXX Europe 600 gained 16.7 percent. The British FTSE 100 also reached record highs, strengthening by 21 percent.
Poland was recognized as one of the most profitable markets, alongside South Korea and Japan. Korea’s Kospi index surged 80 percent, while Poland’s WIG20 increased by 45 percent, as noted by Cverna.
The Prague Stock Exchange also experienced substantial growth, with its PX index gaining 52.6 percent to a record 2,685.65 points – the largest increase as 2004. Insurance company VIG saw the largest gains, while Photon Energy experienced the most significant losses.
analysts expect further growth
Komerční banka analyst Bohumil Trampota believes that company earnings reports will be crucial for stock market performance this year, and estimates suggest continued growth through 2026.He anticipates that world stock markets will benefit from fiscal stimulus, especially in Europe.
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