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A simple dividend ETF built from the S&P 500 is quietly outpacing the broader index this year, and the reason has less to do with yield than with where value stocks have been hiding in plain sight.

Today, Sept. 11, 2026, enterprise server demand from AI spending drove the stock up over 12%, with record quarterly revenue and networking strength fueling investor confidence.

Over the last six months, Quest Resource’s shares have sunk to $1.37, producing a disappointing 13.3% loss - a stark contrast to the S&P 500’s 12.7% gain. This might have investors contemplating their next move.

US Foods has been treading water for the past six months, recording a small return of 4.5% while holding steady at $95.45. The stock also fell short of the S&P 500’s 12.7% gain during that period.

Ally Financial trades at $41.75 per share and has stayed right on track with the overall market, gaining 13.3% over the last six months. At the same time, the S&P 500 has returned 12.7%.

Although Forestar Group (currently trading at $26.52 per share) has gained 5.8% over the last six months, it has trailed the S&P 500’s 12.7% return during that period. This was partly due to its softer quarterly results and might have investors contemplating their next move.

Primerica has followed the market’s trajectory closely, rising in tandem with the S&P 500 over the past six months. The stock has climbed by 15.2% to $289.21 per share while the index has gained 12.7%.

Trimble (TRMB) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock? We take a look at earnings estimates for some clues.

Techne (TECH) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock? We take a look at earnings estimates for some clues.

The pioneering robo-advisor says the assets on its platform topped $100 billion for the first time at the end of August.

Barclays Raises S&P 500 Forecast Despite Warning Signs From Utilities and Valuations

Microsoft (MSFT) runs the highest operating margin in its peer group and grows revenue faster than every rival there but one. Over the past twelve months its stock returned -0.5%, against 18.5% for the S&P 500 (SPY). At about $491.65 a share, it trades at 27.8 times earnings, second-richest in the group. Microsoft ranks first on profitability and fourth on the return, a gap worth explaining.

Lumentum (LITE) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock? We take a look at earnings estimates for some clues.

Over the past six months, THOR Industries’s shares (currently trading at $71.95) have posted a disappointing 15.1% loss, well below the S&P 500’s 13.1% gain. This was partly due to its softer quarterly results and might have investors contemplating their next move.

U. S. stock futures moved higher on Thursday as investors monitored developments in the U.

Barclays raises its S&P 500 year-end target to 7,950, betting AI earnings can carry the index another 4% higher.

Marriott has been treading water for the past six months, holding steady at $329.77. The stock also fell short of the S&P 500’s 13.6% gain during that period.

Jersey Mike’s reports $208 million in corporate revenue for the fiscal second quarter, in line with analysts’ expectations.

Barclays raised its year-end S&P 500 target to 7,950 from 7,800, citing a "standout earnings season" led by technology.

After a strong run up for the stock, investors appear to be demanding more than just another earnings beat.

Over the last six months, Tradeweb Markets’s shares have sunk to $106.21, producing a disappointing 16.1% loss - a stark contrast to the S&P 500’s 14% gain. This may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.

Over the past six months, Coursera’s shares (currently trading at $5.80) have posted a disappointing 5.6% loss, well below the S&P 500’s 14% gain. This might have investors contemplating their next move.

Over the last six months, Borr Drilling’s shares have sunk to $4.58, producing a disappointing 17.8% loss - a stark contrast to the S&P 500’s 14% gain. This was partly driven by its softer quarterly results and may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.

Over the past six months, Fiserv’s stock price fell to $52.79. Shareholders have lost 13.9% of their capital, which is disappointing considering the S&P 500 has climbed by 14%. This was partly due to its softer quarterly results and may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.

Sallie Mae’s 36.2% return over the past six months has outpaced the S&P 500 by 22.2%, and its stock price has climbed to $27.21 per share. This performance may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.

Over the past six months, Costco’s shares (currently trading at $916.15) have posted a disappointing 8.9% loss, well below the S&P 500’s 14% gain. This may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.

Today, Sept. 8, 2026, the quantum computing provider boosted its full-year outlook to between $450 million and $460 million after SkyWater Technology acquisition.

HSBC has increased its 2026 year-end price target for the S&P 500 to 8,100, citing strong corporate earnings growth and persistent investment in artificial intelligence.

2026 Q3 earnings for the S&P 500 index are expected to increase by +23% from the same period last year on +11.2% higher revenues, reflecting the 13th consecutive period of growth. Revisions for the period remain positive, a continuation of the trend we've seen over the past year.

Unum Group currently trades at $96.56 and has been a dream stock for shareholders. It’s returned 268% since September 2021, blowing past the S&P 500’s 69.5% gain. The company has also beaten the index over the past six months as its stock price is up 31.6%.