Bank of America has released details of its list of what it considers to be the most important stocks in the United States. To create the list, the company searched for stocks in the MSCI USA Index with a market capitalization of more than $100 billion and average daily trading volume of at least $100 million. They then screened for importance, which calculates the relative change in return compared to the MSCI index over the past decade. Bank of America also searched for earnings, price and news momentum, ranking stocks based on their ability to perform during economic recoveries and continue to provide stable earnings growth over the long term. Some of the selected stocks include: It’s no surprise that Bank of America included Nvidia in its screen. The artificial intelligence chipmaker is up 160% year to date as Wall Street strengthens its bets on its long-term potential. The company is up 9% in the past month, despite recent volatility. Nvidia fell more than 5% in July and is due to report earnings later this month. Pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly also met the criteria for the screen. The company made headlines this week with news that its weight-loss drug reduced the risk of developing diabetes in late-stage clinical trials. The stock has risen about 63% this year as Wall Street is excited about the company’s expansion into the sector. The “Magnificent Seven” stocks Apple and Tesla also made the list. Apple shares are up 17% so far this year, while Tesla is down 10%. Earlier this year, Apple unveiled its long-awaited AI strategy known as “Apple Intelligence.” The tool is expected to speed up the upgrade cycle for new iPhones coming later this year. Meta Platforms was also part of the group. The social media stock outperformed its peers in the past month, surging about 12%. The stock is up 50% this year. JPMorgan Chase, UnitedHealth and ExxonMobil also made the list.
The most important stocks in the US, according to Bank of America
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