Manufacturing firms figure in not just the amount paid for raw materials, but all of the labor and overhead costs directly related to producing finished goods. Net operating income, also called ...

They may also provide semi-finished goods for companies to complete. Some large retail store chains, such as Walmart and Target, may rely on suppliers that sell them goods at wholesale prices.

Nondurable goods manufacturing increased 8.4% in the first quarter, after increasing 1.1% in the fourth quarter. The first quarter growth primarily reflected increases in petroleum and coal products.

The Fund seeks capital appreciation by investing in companies engaged in manufacturing finished goods and services both domestically and internationally.