The FIN Fastener Stock Index achieved a modest 2.9% gain in the first half of 2014, compared to a 3.1% increase by an index of related industrial stocks.
Eight of the 20 public companies tracked by the FINdex lost share value during the half, which saw tough market conditions in January and February as weaker-than-expected U.S. data, concerns over growth in China and the outlook for some emerging economies troubled investors. (…)
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