A list of the best-performing stocks over a certain period of time has been compiled, with some outlets focusing on the last 30 years and others looking at shorter time frames, such as the last 10 or 25 years. The specific stocks and their performance are not universally agreed upon, with different outlets highlighting different groups of top performers, including tech stocks and etfs. The reports also touch on broader investment topics, including index funds, gold prices, and market trends.