The FIN Fastener Stock Index finished strong in the fourth quarter of 2012, solidifying a third-quarter rebound with a 7.3% increase in the final quarter and besting an index of related industrial stocks, which fell slightly.For the year, the FINdex finished 10.5% higher than 2011 — edging out the 10.4% gain recorded by an index of related industrial stocks.
via 2012 FINdex Achieves Double-Digit Gain – Global Fastener News – USA.