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.
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.
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.
Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index, fresh from a seven-week winning streak, declined 0.91% to $4,893.55 Monday. Wall Street had a risk-off day, with the S&P 500 (-0.11%) and Nasdaq Composite (-0.41%) losing for the second consecutive session. The blue-chip Dow Jones Industrial Average (+0.12%) struggled but ended in positive territory.
Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index slipped 0.60% to $4,938.26 and snapped its four-day winning streak. Wall Street pulled back amid shaky trading and profit-taking. The Nasdaq Composite fell 1.16% after its top stock had its worst day, while the blue-chip Dow Jones Industrial Average (-0.18%) and S&P 500 (-0.65%) drifted lower.
Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index gained 0.11% to $4,967.96, extending its winning streak to four days. It was all green on Wall Street following a broad market rally. The S&P 500 (+1.03%) registered a fresh closing record, while the Nasdaq Composite (+1.51%) notched a new all-time high.
Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index continued its momentum, rising 0.32% to $4,962.45 as 80% of its constituents advanced. Wall Street’s top stock market indexes regained ground and settled higher. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite (+0.58%) led the recovery from Tuesday's selloff. GCI stocks Palantir Technologies (NYSE: PLTR) and AeroVironment (Nasdaq: AVAV) outperformed.
Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index gained 0.32% to $4,918.38 despite 18 constituents closing in red territory. Wall Street’s main indexes declined following the retreat of tech stocks. The Nasdaq Composite fell 1.65%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (-1.04%) shed more than 400 points, and the S&P 500 (-1.02%) tumbled.
Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index edged 0.15% lower to $4,844.11 to start March. However, the major U.S. indexes advanced, with the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite (+1.14%) registering a new record high of 16,274.94. The S&P (+0.80%) closed above 5,100 for the first time, while the Dow Jones (+0.23%) added 90.99 points.
Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index is back in positive territory after rising 0.23% to $4,840.68. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (-0.25%) declined, while the S&P 500 (+0.17%) and Nasdaq Composite (+0.23%) posted modest gains. Still, Wall Street’s major indexes closed near record levels. Strong earnings growth by S&P 500 companies.
