Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index popped 0.89% to $4,741.09 as bullish sentiment engulfs Wall Street. The benchmark S&P 500 Index closed above 5,000 for the first time, while the Nasdaq Composite gained 1.25% as 156 constituents posted new 52-week highs. Only the Dow Jones Industrial Average (-0.14%) slipped on Friday.
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February 15 Market Report: Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index Outperforms, S&P 500 Ends with New Record High
Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index outperformed Wall Street, advancing 1.01% to $4,796.10. All major indexes ended higher, with the benchmark S&P 500 Index (+0.58%) recording its 11th record high for the year. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (+0.91%) rose triple digits, while the Nasdaq Composite (+0.30%) had a slight gain.
June 11 Market Report: Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index Slides as S&P 500 and Nasdaq Post New Highs
Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index closed in the red, sliding 0.32% to $4,938.56. On Wall Street, the benchmark S&P 500 (+0.27%) and tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite (+0.88%) finished with new record highs. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (-0.31%) lost steam and shed 120 points.
June 17 Market Report: Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index Ends Slump, S&P 500 and Nasdaq Hit New Records
Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index ended its two-day slump, rising 0.84% to $4,928.13 as Wall Street regained strength. The S&P 500 (+0.77%) and Nasdaq Composite (+0.95%) hit new record highs anew, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average (+0.49%) snapped its four-day losing streak.
July 9 Market Report: Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index Ends in Red Zone, S&P 500 and Nasdaq Post New Records
Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index gave up Monday’s gain and returned to the red zone with a 0.63% slide to $4,856.12. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (-0.13%) declined for the second straight day, while the Nasdaq Composite (+0.14%) and S&P 500 (+0.07%) recorded new all-time highs despite modest gains.
September 10 Market Report: Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index Slides, Major U.S. Indexes Mixed
Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index fell into red territory after sliding 0.3% to $5,186.24. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (-0.23%) edged lower, while the broader S&P 500 Index (+0.45%) and the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite (+0.84%) rose for the second straight day.
October 24 Market Report: Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index Extends Losing Streak, Broader S&P 500 Gains
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.
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.