Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index rose 0.91% to $4,862.49, extending its winning streak to three days. Wall Street flashed green on strong corporate earnings. The Nasdaq Composite (+1.59%) and S&P 500 (+1.20%) recouped last week’s losses as the Dow Jones Industrial Average (+0.69%) stayed in positive territory.
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April 16 Market Report: Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index Turns Positive, Major Indexes Settled Mixed
Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index turned positive, edging 0.17% higher to $4,756.21. The blue-chip Dow Jones Industrial Average (+0.17%) snapped its six-day losing streak, while the S&P 500 (-0.21%) and Nasdaq Composite (-0.12%) finished with modest losses. With interest rates to remain high indefinitely, the ten-year Treasury yield rose to 4.665%.
April 8 Market Report: Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index Inches Higher, US Stock Indexes See Little Change
Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index inched 0.07% higher to $4,899.46 to start the second week of April. Wall Street’s major indexes changed slightly, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average (-0.03%) and S&P 500 (-0.04%) closing marginally lower. The Nasdaq Composite (+0.03%) closed in positive territory.
April 2 Market Report: Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index and Wall Street Slump on Heightened Volatility
Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index had another down day, closing 0.88% lower at $4,886.33. Wall Street retreated from record territory, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average (-1.0%) and S&P 500 (-0.72%) posting their worst day in nearly a month. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite (-0.95%) slumped on the weakness of semiconductor stocks.
April 1 Market Report: Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index Slips to Kick Off 2nd Quarter, Major Indexes Close Mixed
Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index slipped 0.66% to $4,930.46 after a strong showing in March. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (-0.60%) and S&P 500 (-0.20%) fell from their record highs. Only the Nasdaq Composite (+0.11%) advanced to start April and a new quarter. Also, the ten-year Treasury yield rose to 4.319%.
March 28 Market Report: Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index Ends Shortened Week in Positive Zone
Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index rose 0.41% to $4,963.08 and kept pace with Wall Street’s push to new record highs. While the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite (-0.12%) closed in the red, the S&P 500 (+0.11%) and Dow Jones Industrial (+0.12%) gained to post their best first quarters since 2019 and 2021, respectively.
March 25 Market Report: Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index Turns Positive, Wall Street’s Main Indexes Post Losses
Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index edged 0.11% higher to $4,885.96 compared to the moderate losses of Wall Street’s Big Three. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (-0.41%), S&P 500 (-0.31%), and the Nasdaq Composite (-0.27%) took a breather after recording their best week in 2024 last week.
March 18 Market Report: Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index Dips, Wall Street Rebounds
Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index started the week on a negative note, dipping 0.66% to $4,848.64. However, the main U.S. stock indexes rebounded, led by the Nasdaq Composite (+0.82%). The S&P 500 (+0.63%) ended its three-day losing streak, while the Dow Jones Industrial (+0.20%) rose slightly.
March 15 Market Report: Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index Ends Lower, Wall Street Retreats on Inflation Concerns
Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index closed lower at $4,880.45, a modest 0.19% loss that snapped its seven-week winning streak. Wall Street’s three main indexes posted negative returns Friday on inflation worries. Inflation reports, including the latest consumer price index, showed higher-than-expected readings. Traders expect the Feds to delay interest rate cuts.
March 14 Market Report: Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index Slips, Wall Street Turns Bearish
Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index slipped 0.49% to $4,889.62, erasing Wednesday’s gain. Wall Street’s main indexes closed lower as investors turned bearish. The day’s highlight was the 11 basis points increase of the ten-year Treasury note to 4.298% in reaction to the higher-than-expected producer price index and core PPI in February.