Hart index shows strong growth for Inland NW companies

The Inland Northwest’s publicly traded companies had a strong first quarter.

The Hart Capital Inland Northwest Index rose 12.1 percent over the first three months of 2016, topping the S&P 500’s 0.8 percent growth in the same period. The Hart Capital index tracks 10 of the largest public companies in the region, and is compiled by Spokane-based Hart Capital Management Inc.

Hecla Mining Company led the index with a 47.1 percent increase in its stock price, followed by Red Lion Hotels Corp. at 20.3 percent and Itron Inc. at 15.3 percent.

View the full collection of first quarter 2016 Hart Charts here.