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S&P 500 stocks have recorded a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.7% in real trailing 12-month total revenue per share over the past five years. The benchmark index for the U.S. stock market closed at $4,393.66 on Thursday, up nearly 87% over the past five years through April 21.
positive