Applied Opt (AAOI) had the highest return last year by a US stock in the Information Technology Sector, returning 895.9%.

Gorilla Technology (GRRR) had the highest return in 2022 by a US stock in the Information Technology Sector, returning 8,109,900%.

Meta Materials (MMAT) had the highest return in 2021 by a US stock in the Information Technology Sector, returning 69,786.4%.

Broadcom (AVGO) returned 55.7% in 2010.

The closing price for GameStop (GME) on January 26, 2021 was $36.49. It was up 64.8% for the day. The latest price is $19.

The closing price for Amazon (AMZN) in December 2020 was $162.85, on December 31, 2020. It was up 2.1% for the month. The latest price is $181.89.

The closing price for Amazon (AMZN) in December 2021 was $166.72, on December 31, 2021. It was down 5.9% for the month. The latest price is $227.

The closing price for Amazon (AMZN) in December 2022 was $84, on December 30, 2022. It was down 13.4% for the month. The latest price is $190.87.

Sorry, I couldn't find pricing data for that day. The closing price for the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI) on December 29, 2023 was $37,689.54. The latest price is $42,840.26.

The closing price for Bitcoin (BTC) on April 1, 2011 was $0.78.

The closing price for Bitcoin (BTC) on December 31, 2017 was $14,156.40. It was up 9.8% for the day. The latest price is $68,335.83.

Apple (AAPL) returned -57.2% in 2008.

Spectrum Brands (SPB) had the highest return in 1979 by a US stock, returning 168.3%.

Rand Capital (RAND) had the highest return in 1980 by a US stock, returning 266.7%.

Boeing (BA) had the highest return in 1978 by a US stock, returning 156.5%.