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Here is a look at the most-searched stocks on Benzinga Pro for the month of December, ranked in order. Year-to-date values and the current price are calculated based on Dec. 31, 2022, and do not include dividends.
1. SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE: SPY)
YTD Return: -20.0%
Market Cap: $357 billion assets under management
Current Price: $382.43
The leading ETF tracking the S&P 500 Index is widely seen as a gauge of overall market health and often used with top market-moving and macroeconomic news items. The ETF topped the list for many months in 2022 on Benzinga Pro, including in November.
2. Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA)
YTD Return: -69.2%
Market Cap: $389 billion
Current Price: $123.18
Leading electric vehicle company Tesla ranked second for the second straight month. The stock hit new 52-week lows in December but was among the most searched tickers on Benzinga Pro as investors weighed if further downside was ahead.
3. Summit Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ: SMMT)
YTD Return: +50.7%
Market Cap: $897 million
Current Price: $4.25
Biopharmaceutical company Summit had a big December with the announcement of a licensing agreement for its cancer program that could be worth up to $5 billion. The stock was widely searched as the share price went from under $1 at the beginning of the month to over $5 during the month.
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Original Source: benzinga.com
