The beginning of this month saw choppy trading sessions for equities, with the S&P 500 recording its worst day on Aug 5 since 2022. However, the S&P 500 bounced back last week after positive economic reports on retail sales and initial jobless claims quelled recession apprehensions. The broader index has now notched its eighth straight winning streak on Aug 19 for the first time in 2024.Hence, it is prudent for investors to place bets on profitable and not loss-making stocks of the S&P 500. These stocks are ...