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November 3 Market Report: Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index Advances Again as Wall Street Posts Best Week in 2023
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November 3 Market Report: Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index Advances Again as Wall Street Posts Best Week in 2023

Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index average closed at $142.77 or 0.32% higher as Wall Street posted its best week in 2023 after a month-long sell-off. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.66%, the S&P 500 Index climbed 0.94%, and the Nasdaq Composite recorded its biggest one-week gain after advancing 1.38%.

October 30 Market Report: Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index Joins Wall Street Rally, Markets Await Fed Rate Decision
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October 30 Market Report: Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index Joins Wall Street Rally, Markets Await Fed Rate Decision

Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index joined the broad rally, closing slightly higher at $137.48 (+0.58%). The blue-chip Dow Jones gained 511.37 points (+1.58%) to register its best day since June 2, 2023, while the S&P 500 Index (+1.2%) stepped out of correction territory. Mega-cap tech stocks lifted the Nasdaq Composite (+1.16%).

October 27 Market Report: Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index & Major US Indexes Post Weekly Losses, Recession Fear is Back
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October 27 Market Report: Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index & Major US Indexes Post Weekly Losses, Recession Fear is Back

Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index registered a weekly loss (-1.98%) after sliding 1.29% to $136.69 on Friday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (-1.12%) and the S&P 500 Index (-0.48%) closed lower, except for the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite (+0,38%). All three major indexes posted steep losses for the week. 

October 26 Market Report: Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index Steady, Big Tech Pulls Market Down
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October 26 Market Report: Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index Steady, Big Tech Pulls Market Down

Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index advanced 0.17% to $138.45 amid a negative market sentiment. Big tech companies suffered sharp price declines leading the Nasdaq Composite (-1.76%) into enter correction territory. The S&P 500 Index (-1.18%) fell to its lowest level, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average also registered a loss (-0.76%).

October 25 Market Report: Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index Stays Positive, Major Indexes Tumble as Bond Yields Rebound
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October 25 Market Report: Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index Stays Positive, Major Indexes Tumble as Bond Yields Rebound

Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index stayed positive, gaining 0.13% to $138.21. However, the major indexes tumbled as Treasury yields rebound. The Nasdaq Composite (-2.43%) had its worst day since February, while the S&P 500 (-1.43%) fell below the 4,200 level. Blue-chip Dow Jones did better but still shed 105 points (-0.32%). 

October 24 Market Report: Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index and Wall Street Breaks Losing Streak
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October 24 Market Report: Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index and Wall Street Breaks Losing Streak

Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index broke its four-day losing streak and Wall Street flashed green. Investors delighted in the batch of quarterly reports showing better profits and surpassing revenue expectations. The benchmark S&P 500 Index rose 0.73%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.62%, and the Nasdaq Composite closed 0.93% higher.

October 23 Market Report: Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index Extends Slump, Tech Stocks Rise as Bond Yields Ease
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October 23 Market Report: Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index Extends Slump, Tech Stocks Rise as Bond Yields Ease

Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index slid 0.69% to $138.50, extending its slump to four consecutive sessions. The big three indexes started strong as bond yields eased, but the Dow Jones Industrial Average (-0.58%) and the S&P 500 (-0.17%) lost steam. Only the Nasdaq Composite (+0.27%) advanced to snap the losing streak.   

October 20 Market Report: Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index Posts Weekly Loss, Rising Bond Yields Rattle Stocks
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October 20 Market Report: Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index Posts Weekly Loss, Rising Bond Yields Rattle Stocks

Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index slipped 1.15% to $139.45, extending its slump and posting a weekly loss of 1.96%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average shed 0.86%, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite fell 1.26% and 1.53%, respectively. The 10-year Treasury yield crossed 5% briefly before settling at 4.912%.        

October 18 Market Report: Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index Flashed Red, Stocks Fall as Bond Yield Hit New High
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October 18 Market Report: Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index Flashed Red, Stocks Fall as Bond Yield Hit New High

Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index slipped into red territory, losing 0.89% to close at an average of $142.17. Major indexes, from the Dow Jones Industrial Average (-0.98%) to the S&P 500 (-1.34%), and the Nasdaq Composite (-1.62%), registered losses. The rise in long-term bond yields triggered the market selloff.