How Stocks Fared in November

Small stocks on the NASDAQ market rocketed in November on renewed optimism about the economy, leading the broad market to new highs. Utility stocks were weak: They were hurt as investors sold them to buy stocks with greater potential in a better economy.

Mon. Percentage change: Mon. close vs. Index close Nov. Yr-to-date NASDAQ composite 652.73 +7.9% +11.3% S&P; Mid-Cap 155.00 +4.9% +5.7% Dow transports 1,416.77 +4.8% +4.3% Wilshire 5,000 4,223.41 +3.8% +4.5% Amex market value 395.11 +3.5% nil S&P; 500 431.35 +3.0% +3.4% NYSE composite 237.45 +3.0% +3.5% Dow industrials 3,305.16 +2.4% +4.3% Dow utilities 218.70 -0.7% -3.3%

Index 1992 high NASDAQ composite new high S&P; Mid-Cap new high Dow transports 3% below Wilshire 5,000 new high Amex market value 6% below S&P; 500 new high NYSE composite new high Dow industrials 3% below Dow utilities 3% below