Investing Statistics and Survey Data

SpaceX raised $75 billion at IPO, nearly three times the all-time record.

Among Americans who invest in the stock market, 70% plan to buy shares in OpenAI, Anthropic, or both at IPO. For most who don't plan to buy, the obstacle is unfamiliarity, not distrust of AI.

Several companies are cashing in on the billions in spending that are defining the AI era.

Track how the U.S. inflation rate has changed over time, spending categories, and regions.

There are 80,269 EV charging stations with 248,793 chargers across the United States.

The Magnificent Seven made up 34% of the S&P 500's value in June 2026.

Nvidia, Apple, and Microsoft command the technology sector.

Saudi Aramco, ExxonMobil, and Chevron command the energy sector.

Caterpillar, GE Aerospace, and GE Vernova command the industrials sector.

Eli Lilly, Johnson & Johnson, and AbbVie command the healthcare sector.

Welltower, Prologis, and Equinix dominate the real estate sector.

Linde, BHP Group, and Rio Tinto Group command the materials sector.

Berkshire Hathaway, JPMorgan Chase, and Visa lead the financials sector.

Starlink is profitable. The AI bet is enormous. And Musk controls 85% of the votes.

Amazon, Tesla, and Home Depot lead the consumer discretionary sector.

Nvidia, Apple, and Alphabet are the biggest companies by market cap.

Walmart, Costco, and Coca-Cola lead the consumer staples sector.

Alphabet, Meta Platforms, and Tencent dominate the communications sector.

The average Social Security monthly benefit is $1,933 as of April 2026.

Short answer: Sports betting usually loses money. Saving and investing, while less exciting and adrenaline-pumping, are far more reliable ways to grow your money over time, according to historical data.