Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index rose 0.41% to $5,003.20 for its fourth straight daily gain since mid-week last week. Wall Street was steady to start the week following an assassination attempt on a former POTUS during a rally on July 13. The blue-chip Dow Jones Industrial Average (+0.53%) rose 210 points to finish at 40,211.72 points,...
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July 16 Market Report: Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index Posts Best Day and Highest Close, Dow Jones Races to New Record
Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index had its best day Tuesday, advancing 2% to $5,105.25. The index, which tracks the stock performances of 30 major government contractors, also marked its highest close since its introduction in December last year. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (+1.85%) advanced 742.76 points to 40,954.48, erasing its all-time high record the day...
July 17 Market Report: Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index Ticks Lower, Nasdaq Sinks on Tech Selloff
Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index ended its five-day winning streak, sliding 0.19% to $5,095.82. The Nasdaq Composite (-2.77%) had its worst day due to the slump of microchip shares, while the S&P 500 (-1.39%) suffered a sharp drop. Only the Dow Jones Industrial Average (+0.59%) survived the selloff and posted a third straight record close. The...
July 18 Market Report: Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index Dips Slightly, Broad Market Selloff Hits Wall Street
Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index posted a modest loss for the second straight day, closing at $5,087.07 (-0.17%). Wall Street flashed red due to a broader market selloff. The Dow Jones Industrial Average shed 533 points (-1.29%), while the S&P 500 (-0.78%) and Nasdaq Composite (-0.70%) dropped sharply. Around 80% and 79% of NYSE stocks and...
July 19 Market Report: Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index Extends Slump, Wall Street’s Momentum Fades
Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index registered a third straight daily loss, sliding 0.66% to $5,083.86. Wall Street’s major exchanges lost steam towards week’s end, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average (-0.93%) shedding almost 380 points. The S&P 500 (-0.71%) and Nasdaq Composite (-0.81%) declined as rotation from tech stocks intensified. AI king NVIDIA (Nasdaq: NVDA) dipped...
July 22 Market Report: Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Rises, Wall Street Regains Momentum
Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index rose 1.12% to $5,111.02 for its second-best start to a week. Wall Street was all green following an IT outage Friday, a political development over the weekend, and the first rate cut in China on Monday. The Nasdaq Composite (+1.58%) and S&P 500 (+1.08%) posted significant gains, while the Dow Jones...
July 23 Market Report: Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Records Highest Close, Wall Street Ends Lower
Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index finished strong for the second straight day, rising 1.39% to $5,183.03, a new record close. Wall Street turned red on mild losses by the Dow Jones Industrial Average (-0.14%), S&P 500 (-0.16%), and the Nasdaq Composite (-0.06%). All three major indexes paused their record runs, although momentum remains as more than...
July 24 Market Report: Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index Reverses Course, Wall Street Sinks in Mid-Week Tailspin
Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index reversed course after two positive days, falling 1.52% to $5,105.57. Big-tech names, particularly the Magnificent Seven, sent the Nasdaq Composite (-3.64%) crashing on Wednesday. The S&P 500 (-2.31%) also went into a tailspin, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average (-1.25%) shed 504 points. Tesla (Nasdaq: TSLA) plunged 12.33% after the electric...
July 25 Market Report: Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index Hits New Record Close, Tech Slump Persists
Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index bucked the tech slump, gaining 1.51% to a new record close of $5,183.86. The Nasdaq Composite (-0.93%) and S&P 500 (-0.51%) extended their losses, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average (+0.20%) inched higher. AI stocks are trending down ahead of critical inflation data due Friday. The tech-heavy Nasdaq had momentum in...
July 26 Market Report: Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index Declines Slightly, Wall Street Rises Sharply
Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index declined slightly from its record high to close at $5,181.95 (-0.03%). Wall Street’s three major indexes rose sharply on strong tailwinds. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (+1.64%) added more than 650 points, while the S&P 500 (-1.11%) and Nasdaq Composite (-1.03%) ended their two-day slump. NYSE activity was brisk as...