Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index declined 0.11% to $5,479.30, matching the four-day losing streak of the Dow Jones Industrial Average (-0.33%). However, the broader S&P 500 (+0.21%) ended its losing run, while the Nasdaq Composite (+0.76%) recovered from Wednesday’s steep loss.
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November 13 Market Report: Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index Sinks Again, Wall Street Rally Falters
Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index widened its loss from Tuesday, sinking 1.31% to $5,580.46. Major indexes started strong but the rally faltered. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (+0.11%) and S&P 500 (+0.02%) settled slightly higher while the Nasdaq Composite (-0.26%) closed in the red.
November 14 Market Report: Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index Posts Largest One-Day Loss
Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index slumped 6.2% to $5,254.73, its largest one-day loss since the launch in December 2023. The index lost ground on fears of sweeping changes in the federal government contracting industry in 2025 under a new administration. Wall Street's top three benchmarks ended lower Thursday.
November 15 Market Report: Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index Sinks Deeper, Post-Election Rally Ends
Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index sunk deeper, declining 1.83% at $5,160.07. The fourth-straight daily loss followed the index’s 6.2% plunge the day before. Meanwhile, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (-0.70%) and S&P 500 (-1.32%) suffered their worst drops since Election Day. Lower rate cut expectations in December was a major headwind.
November 20 Market Report: Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index Turns Positive, Ends Descent
Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index rose 0.67% to $5,127.08, concluding its longest losing streak. The broad S&P 500 Index was flat on Wall Street, while the blue-chip Dow Jones Industrial Average (+0.32%) snapped its four-day skid. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite (-0.11%) flipped red following a modest loss.
November 19 Market Report: Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index Slips, Downtrend Continues
Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index edged slightly lower to $5,092.63 (-0.17%), extending its losing streak to six days. The blue-chip Dow Jones Industrial Average (-0.13%) posted its fourth-straight daily loss, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite (+0.60%) and broad S&P 500 Index (+0.39%) stayed positive. Market volatility rose due to geopolitical risks.
September 27 Market Report: Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index, S&P 500 and Nasdaq Rebound, Treasury Yield Reaches Highest Level
Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index rebounded from Tuesday’s loss, climbing 1.01% to $135.64. Nasdaq Composite (+0.22%) and the S&P 500 Index (-0.02%) edged higher, but the Dow Jones finished in the red. The 10-year Treasury Yield rose five basis points to 4.612%, reaching its highest level in 15 years.
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.
November 8 Market Report: Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index and Dow Jones Lose Steam, S&P 500 and Nasdaq Extend Win Streak
Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index lost steam and finished 0.63% lower at $141.19. Wall Street ended mixed on mid-week, with the Dow Jones Industrial losing 0.12% and the benchmark S&P 500 gaining 0.10%. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite (+0.08%) extended its winning streak to nine consecutive sessions.
December 1 Market Report: Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index Rises, Dow Jones and S&P 500 Post New Highs
Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index climbed 1.37% to $148.15 while the Big Three U.S. indexes outperformed to start December. The broad market index S&P 500 and the blue-chip Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.59% and 0.82%, respectively, to close at new highs. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite wasn’t far behind, advancing 0.55%.