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September 11 Market Report: Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index Stays Red as Wall Street Turns Green
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September 11 Market Report: Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index Stays Red as Wall Street Turns Green

Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index stayed red mid-week, settling lower at $5,179.66 (-0.13%). Wall Street’s top three indexes posted gains, with the Nasdaq Composite (+2.17%) leading the way. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (+0.31%) and S&P 500 (+1.07%) started with losses but finished positive at the closing bell. Arm Holdings (Nasdaq: ARM) and NVIDIA (Nasdaq: NVDA)...

September 12 Market Report: Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index and Wall Street End Higher
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September 12 Market Report: Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index and Wall Street End Higher

Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index snapped its two-day losing streak, rising 0.63% to $5,212.26. Wall Street sustained its momentum following the gains of the Nasdaq Composite (+1%) and benchmark S&P 500 Index (+0.75%). The blue-chip Dow Jones Industrial Average (+0.58%) added 235 points.  About 77% of NYSE stocks and nearly 60% of Nasdaq constituents advanced Thursday....

September 13 Market Report: Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index Posts Gain, Wall Street Extends Rally
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September 13 Market Report: Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index Posts Gain, Wall Street Extends Rally

Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index finished strong before the weekend, rising 0.85% to $5,256.32. Wall Street sustained its rally due to speculations of a jumbo rate cut by the Feds. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (+0.72%) added almost 300 points, while the Nasdaq Composite (+0.65%) and S&P 500 (+0.54%) extended their winning streaks to five days....

September 16 Market Report: Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index Sustains Gains, Dow Jones Hits New Record High
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September 16 Market Report: Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index Sustains Gains, Dow Jones Hits New Record High

Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index rose 0.4% and finished higher at $5,277.31 to start a new trading week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (+0.55%) hit a new record close, while the S&P 500 (+0.13%) inched higher. However, tech stocks retreated and pulled down the Nasdaq Composite (-0.52%). Apple (Nasdaq: AAPL) declined 2.78% due to slow pre-orders...

September 17 Market Report: Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index Closes Lower, Markets Await Rate Cut Announcement
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September 17 Market Report: Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index Closes Lower, Markets Await Rate Cut Announcement

Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index settled lower at $5,233.81 following a 0.83% drop. The Nasdaq Composite (+0.20%) and S&P 500 (+0.03%) posted tiny gains, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average (-0.04%) tilted to the red zone. The GovCon Index fell into negative territory as losers edged gainers. Carlyle Group (NYSE: CG) rose 2.22% to lead 14...

September 18 Market Report: Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index Slips, Wall Street Down After Half-Point Rate Cut
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September 18 Market Report: Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index Slips, Wall Street Down After Half-Point Rate Cut

Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index slips 0.25% to $5,220.73 for its second straight daily loss. The U.S. Federal Reserve lowered interest rates, citing greater confidence in the fight against inflation. However, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (-0.25%), S&P 500 (-0.29%), and Nasdaq Composite (-0.31%) declined despite the 50-basis points cut.  Only 44% and 41% of NYSE...

September 19 Market Report: Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index Rises, US and Global Markets Rally
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September 19 Market Report: Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index Rises, US and Global Markets Rally

Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index rose 0.92% to $5,268.96, snapping its two-day losing streak. Global markets and investors digested the U.S. oversized rate cut, resulting in sharp rallies. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (+1.26%) and S&P 500 (+1.70%) closed at new all-time highs, while the Nasdaq Composite surged 2.51%. About 72% of Nasdaq components or 2,729...

September 20 Market Report: Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index Settles Higher, Wall Street Calm
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September 20 Market Report: Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index Settles Higher, Wall Street Calm

Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index ended positive for the second straight day, settling higher at $5,293.78 (+0.47%). It was a strong week overall for Wall Street due to the jumbo rate cut, although the Nasdaq Composite (-0.36%) and S&P 500 (-0.19%) closed lower. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (+0.09%) hit a new record high despite a...

September 23 Market Report: Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index Outperforms, Wall Street Posts Modest Gains
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September 23 Market Report: Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index Outperforms, Wall Street Posts Modest Gains

Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index outperformed to start the week, rising 1.31% to $5,364.20. The blue-chip Dow Jones Industrial Average (+0.15%) and tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite (+0.14%) inched higher, while the broader S&P 500 Index (+0.28%) registered a new closing high. Tesla (Nasdaq: TSLA) popped nearly 5% to $250 following upbeat forecasts by analysts by Goldman Sachs...

September 24 Market Report: Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index Skids, Wall Street Keeps Gains
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September 24 Market Report: Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index Skids, Wall Street Keeps Gains

Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index gave up Monday’s substantial gains, dropping 0.56% to $5,334.31. Wall Street’s major U.S. stock indexes recorded back-to-back daily gains, led by the Nasdaq Composite with +1.56%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (+0.20%) and S&P 500 (+0.25%) finished higher. The broad stimulus measures announced by the People’s Bank of China on Tuesday improved...