With the stock market rising 2.35% in the past week, it was both disappointing and unsurprising to see that the Operators segment slid 0.27%. The Q4 slump is taking hold; not that the Vendors segment is listening, having posted a 3.56% gain, in the adjusted view. Looking back at the past quarter, the Operators segment should be somewhat pleased with its collective performance. Since we began tracking back in September 2022, that segment has been in gradual decline. What we have seen in the past three months is something to write home about, and who knows, perhaps the usual Q4 decline will not be so bad this year? The Vendors segment shows no sign of ceasing its turbulence, but it…