The S&P 500 ® Index returned 0.10% in the second quarter. The Index, which represents U.S. large-cap stocks, finished ahead of both mid caps — as gauged by the -0.73% return of the S&P MidCap 400 ® Index — and small caps, as measured by the -1.61% return of the Russell 2000 ® Index. The key drivers
We are increasing our fair value estimate for Linear Technology LLTC to $35 per share from $32 after Wednesday's fiscal second-quarter conference call. Sales fell 1% from the first quarter, as Linear saw some weakness caused by excess industry inventory, albeit less than other chipmakers. We view
The S&P 500® Index returned 5.92% in the first quarter of 2011. The Fund’s 5.86% return closely tracked the S&P 500, with differences in returns driven by transaction costs and Fund expenses. Energy led performance among sectors for the quarter, posting a return of 16.74%. Other strong performing
This fund isn't as bad as it looks at first glance, but high expenses remain a stiff headwind.
The S&P 500 Index returned 10.76% in the fourth quarter of 2010. The Stock Index Fund’s 10.67% gain closely tracked the S&P 500 Index, with the difference in returns driven by transaction costs and Fund expenses. The fourth quarter brought a robust improvement in investor sentiment and an
Although MGIC Investment 's MTG second-quarter profit was up slightly, we think the firm is starting to succumb to the decelerating mortgage market. The firm reported Wednesday that revenues slipped 7%, but second-quarter profit climbed 7% to $154 million as the rate of new mortgage delinquencies
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… decided large-cap tilt. That orientation may cause the fund to lag the pack when smaller names set the market's pace. Northern Stock Index is a decent choice for those who want to track the S&P 500. For those looking to track the investment results of the …
This fund's showing has been respectable, but there are cheaper index options available.