The bar graph illustrates the stock prices of four technology companies—Facebook, Google, Apple, and Yahoo—over a six-year period from 2011 to 2016.
Overall, stock prices for most companies increased over time, with Facebook and Google showing the most notable upward trends. Apple experienced some fluctuations, while Yahoo’s stock price remained relatively stable.
In 2011, all four companies had comparatively lower stock prices. Apple and Google started the period with higher values than Facebook and Yahoo. Facebook, which entered the stock market in 2012, showed a steady rise, with its stock price increasing sharply by 2016, surpassing Yahoo and nearly reaching Google’s level.
Google also displayed a consistent increase, with its stock price rising gradually each year. Apple’s stock experienced a peak around 2014 but saw some decline afterward. Yahoo’s stock price showed minimal growth throughout the period, remaining the lowest among the four companies by 2016.
In summary, while all companies except Yahoo showed significant growth, Facebook and Google emerged as the top performers in terms of stock price increase over the given period.