Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index lost steam from Friday’s rally and slipped 0.39% to $142.22. The major indexes edged higher with Nasdaq Composite (+0.30%) registering its longest winning streak since January 2023. Both the Dow Jones (+0.10%) and S&P 500 (+0.18%) notched six straight days of wins since mid-year and July.
Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index stayed positive, gaining 0.13% to $138.21. However, the major indexes tumbled as Treasury yields rebound. The Nasdaq Composite (-2.43%) had its worst day since February, while the S&P 500 (-1.43%) fell below the 4,200 level. Blue-chip Dow Jones did better but still shed 105 points (-0.32%).
Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index slid 0.69% to $138.50, extending its slump to four consecutive sessions. The big three indexes started strong as bond yields eased, but the Dow Jones Industrial Average (-0.58%) and the S&P 500 (-0.17%) lost steam. Only the Nasdaq Composite (+0.27%) advanced to snap the losing streak.
Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index sustained momentum and rose 0.42%, ending in the green again at $141.94. Wall Street also ticked higher mid-week despite an escalating Mid-East conflict and inflation fears. The Nasdaq Composite (+0.71%) and S&P 500 (+0.43%) finished stronger than the blue-chip Dow Jones (+0.19%).
