Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index fell sharply to $4,584.88 after losing 1.43%. The expected continuation of the Santa Claus Rally until January 3 fizzled out. Instead, the Nasdaq Composite (-1.18%), S&P 500 (-80%), and the Dow Jones Industrial Average (-0.76%) lost ground and posted negative returns.
Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index slipped 0.39% to $4,650.38 to snap its five-day winning streak. U.S. stocks tumbled at the start of 2024, although the Dow Jones Industrial Average (+0.07%) gained slightly. The Nasdaq Composite (-1.63%) lost steam, while the S&P 500 (-0.57%) finished lower.
Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index rose 0.17% to $4,668.47 to extend its post-Christmas rally to four days. However, Wall Street’s major indexes lost steam and ended in the red on year-end. Still, it was a blockbuster year for U.S. stocks, as evidenced by robust gains of the Big Three.
Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index eked a small gain to $4,660.50 (+0.01%) amid muted trading. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (+0.14%) advanced, while the S&P 500 (+0.04%) is 13 points short of its all-time closing high in January 2022. Only the Nasdaq Composite (-0.03%) slipped during the modest Santa Rally.
Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index drifted higher or +0.11% to $4,660.09. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (+0.30%) registered its sixth record close this month, while the S&P 500 is close to matching its 2022 record. More than 200 tech stocks hit new 52-week highs to lift the Nasdaq Composite (+0.16%).
Executive Mosaic's GovCon Index grows 0.41% to $4,654.78 as it joins the post-Christmas rally. Wall Street's Big Three indexes ended higher to start the last but holiday-shortened trading week in 2023. The Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 increased by 0.4%, while the Nasdaq Composite gained 0.5%.
Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index ended with positive returns, rising 0.57% to $4,635.67. The benchmark S&P 500 (+0.17%) registered its longest winning streak since 2017, while the Nasdaq Composite (+0.19%) ticked higher. Only the Dow Jones Industrial Average finished in the red, although it hit a record high during the week.
Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index turned green, with gainers lifting the total to $4,609.23. All the major U.S. indexes recovered from their sharp drops on mid-week. The Dow Jones Industrial climbed more than 300 points, while the Nasdaq Composite ticked higher. The S&P 500 is within 1% of its all-time high.
Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index declined 1.33%, bringing the total down to $4,568.54. Wall Street’s rally stalled mid-week as the Dow Jones (-1.27%) and the S&P 500 (-1.47%) posted their worst days since early October and September. Chip stocks, including market leader NVIDIA (Nasdaq: NVDA), pulled down the Nasdaq Composite (-1.50%).
Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index followed its strong start this week with a 0.45% gain to $4,629.17. The Dow Jones Industrial Average registered its fifth straight record close, while the S&P 500 is close to matching a record set two years ago. Nasdaq’s 0.66% gain was the most for the day.
