April Outlook: Stocks Poised for Big Gains According to Analysts

Ten stocks in the S&P 500, including Molina Healthcare, SBA Communications, and Newmont, have consistently topped the index in April for the past five years, with an average gain of at least 6%. April is the second-best month of the year for the S&P 500, with an average monthly gain of 1.5%. Investors hope for another solid month in April, which typically wraps up the "best six months" of the year. The first-quarter earnings report is also expected to be released in April, with analysts predicting a 6.6% drop in S&P 500 earnings.