But for many investors, S&P 500 index funds remain the overwhelming favorite when it comes to long-term investing. The S&P 500 index tracks the prices of the 500 largest U.S. public companies ...
The S&P 500 index rose to 6,000 for the first time on Friday afternoon, adding to a strong week for the U.S. stock index, according to FactSet data. The S&P500 was up 0.4% at around 5,998, ...