U.S.-Stock Funds Push Year's Gain to 12%
1. Large-cap growth funds rose 19% year-to-date, led by tech earnings. 2. The Nasdaq Composite Index enjoys a seven-month winning streak. 3. Gold-oriented funds doubled this year, despite a slip in October. 4. Fed cut rates in October but signals limited further cuts. 5. AI-driven growth remains critical for market momentum.