The current bull market<\/a> in stocks has been mostly driven by tech and artificial intelligence (AI), but consumer-related stocks could be on the verge of joining the rally. This is evident when looking at the performance of the SPDR S&P Retail ETF, which has surged 25% since April 1 and is closing in on its all-time high from late 2021. <\/p>\n A breakout for consumer goods stocks could extend the bull market for several more years. One top stock that could lead the new bull market for consumer goods is Shopify (NASDAQ: SHOP)<\/a>. After climbing 44% year to date, the stock is closing in on an all-time high.<\/p>\n Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now. Continue \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n Shopify stock is a long-term compounder<\/p>\n While Amazon dominates U.S. e-commerce<\/a>, there are millions of small businesses that need solutions to reach more shoppers and grow their business in a digital economy. Shopify not only offers all the tools needed to set up an online storefront, it offers AI tools that can help small businesses achieve greater efficiency.<\/p>\n Image source: Getty Images.<\/p>\n The company has continued to expand its offerings in recent years, which has stretched its addressable market and widened its competitive moat. Revenue increased from $205 million in 2015 to over $8 billion last year. It’s still going strong, with revenue up 31% year over year in the second quarter. This consistent, high growth reflects Shopify’s small share of global e-commerce, which ended 2024 at 12%.<\/p>\n Shopify<\/a> can grow for many years. It is attracting larger brands, and it also offers business-to-business and offline solutions, which are both showing robust momentum right now. Shopify is not just about e-commerce anymore; it’s becoming the go-to solutions provider for all commerce. Investors who buy and hold the stock for at least 10 years should see market-beating returns on their investment.<\/p>\n Should you invest $1,000 in Shopify right now?<\/p>\n Before you buy stock in Shopify, consider this:<\/p>\n The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best stocks<\/a> for investors to buy now\u2026 and Shopify wasn\u2019t one of them. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years.<\/p>\n Consider when Netflix made this list on December 17, 2004… if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you\u2019d have $661,694!* Or when Nvidia made this list on April 15, 2005… if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you\u2019d have $1,082,963!*<\/p>\n Now, it\u2019s worth noting Stock Advisor\u2019s total average return is 1,067% \u2014 a market-crushing outperformance compared to 189% for the S&P 500. Don\u2019t miss out on the latest top 10 list, available when you join Stock Advisor.<\/p>\n See the 10 stocks \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n *Stock Advisor returns as of September 15, 2025<\/p>\n John Ballard<\/a> has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Amazon and Shopify. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy<\/a>.<\/p>\n The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Key Points Consumer goods stocks are poised to recover and join the tech-driven bull market. 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