Amazon ( AMZN -1.09%) stands out because it has delivered this whopping gain and still has a long road ahead. The market wasn't so sure about this before artificial intelligence (AI) burst onto the scene two years ago, but in Amazon style, it has developed a robust AI platform that's becoming a massive tailwind for its business.

Artificial intelligence continued to be a driving force behind stock market returns in 2024. Here are some of the stocks that have benefited the most.

The early 2024 enthusiasm for Micron Technology (NASDAQ: MU) had some real truth to it. Micron makes both DRAM memory and NAND flash storage, but DRAM makes up the majority of its revenue, at 73%. With the rise of artificial intelligence,

They make stocks more accessible by reducing the share price, and they can be roundabout indicators of high-quality companies. That's because forward stock splits are only necessary after significant share price appreciation,