According to the results, the five most Googled S&P 500 stocks in Burnley are:
Tesla (TSLA)
Electric car manufacturer Tesla is named the most Googled S&P 500 stock in Aberdeen. Tesla stock is searched for 2,400 times a month on average by Aberdeen residents. Recognised not only for its various electric products but the company’s outlandish CEO Elon Musk, Tesla has rapidly become one of the world’s most valuable companies. As of March 2023, Tesla has a market cap of $621.77 billion which is the seventh highest in the world.
NVIDIA (NVDA)
NVIDIA ranked as the third most Googled S&P 500 stock in Aberdeen. NVDA stock is searched for 640 times a month on average by Aberdeen residents. The company manufactures high-end graphics units for PCs and game consoles. As of 2023, NVIDIA has just over 26,000 employees worldwide.
META (META)
Formerly known as Facebook, Meta is Aberdeen’s fourth most Googled S&P 500 stock. META stock is searched for 460 times a month on average by Aberdeen residents. CEO Mark Zuckerberg recently announced a paid monthly subscription to give Facebook and Instagram users a blue verification tick. Meta’s annual revenue for 2022 was $116.6 billion, which was a 1.12% decline from 2021.
Disney (DIS)
Disney recently announced it was going to be cutting up to 7,000 jobs both internationally and in the US in order to keep the business profitable.
Google (GOOG)
Google is one of the most popular search engines in the world. Its parent company Alphabet Inc. measured more than 190,000 employees at the end of 2022, making it one of the top ten largest tech companies in the world.
A spokesperson for Trading Browser said: “More and more people are becoming interested in stocks, shares and investing in general. With so much information out there, especially on social media, it has become easier than ever to conduct research on the market.
“It’s no surprise to see Tesla top the rankings when it comes to the volume of Google searches. With Elon Musk at the helm, there are always new developments to be aware of before and after investing.
“With companies like these, where the CEO or founder has some sort of celebrity status, it is not uncommon for stocks to fluctuate in response to their actions.
“It’s also no surprise to see some of the biggest tech, manufacturing and oil giants amongst the top spots, as all of these industries are constantly undergoing change both socially and economically.”
