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August 6 Market Report: Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index Drifts Higher, Wall Street’s Tailspin Ends

Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index turned positive after three daily losses, drifting 0.15% higher to $5,108.61. Wall Street’s major stock indexes recovered from a tailspin that began Aug 1. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite rallied more than one percent, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average (+0.76%) gained nearly 300 points.

August 7 Market Report: Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index Stays Positive, Wall Street Slides

Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index stayed positive, closing at $5,117.16 (+0.02%) on a teeny gain. Wall Street’s major stock indexes retreated from Tuesday’s rally and flashed red again. The Nasdaq Composite (-1.05%) declined the most, while blue-chip the Dow Jones Industrial Average (-0.60%) and the benchmark S&P 500 (-0.77%) finished lower.

August 8 Market Report: Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index Powers Up as Wall Street Stages Comeback

Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index rose 1.74% to $5,207.70, its second-best daily performance, and extended its winning streak to three days. Wall Street staged a comeback on favorable labor market news. The Nasdaq Composite (+2.87%) and S&P 500 (+2.30%) recovered, while the blue-chip Dow Jones Industrial Average (+1.76%) advanced 683 points.

August 15 Market Report: Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index Hits New High, Wall Street Posts Strong Gains

Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index advanced 0.70% to $5,327.33, a new high following eight consecutive daily gains. Wall Street’s main indexes rose within record levels on fresh economic data. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite rose 2.34%, while the S&P 500 (+1.61%) and the blue-chip Dow Jones Industrial Average (+1.39%) ended sharply higher.  

August 19 Market Report: Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index Extends Winning Run to 10 Sessions, Posts Highest Close

Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index ends 0.35% higher at $5,361.04 for its highest close following ten straight positive finishes. Wall Street was all green. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (+0.58%) and S&P 500 (+0.97%) kept their winning streaks going, and so did the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite (+1.39%) besides leaving correction territory.

August 21 Market Report: Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index Settles Higher, Wall Street Returns to Positive Territory

Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index settled higher at $5,372.88 (+0.47%) after Tuesday’s retreat. Wall Street’s major stock indexes turned positive on rising odds of a September rate cut. The Nasdaq Composite (+0.57%) and S&P 500 (+0.42%) hit one-month and four-week highs, respectively, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average (+0.14%) rose modestly.