Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index declined 0.42% to $4,886.91, its third daily loss in five sessions this week. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite (+0.12%) ended positive, while the Dow Jones Industrial (-0.15%) and the S&P 500 (-0.04%) ticked lower. Wall Street lost steam, with 78% of NYSE stocks declining before the weekend.
Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index reversed Wednesday’s gain, falling 0.78% to $4,907.98. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (-0.17%) weakened further for its third straight daily loss. However, despite modest gains, the S&P 500 (+0.23%) and Nasdaq Composite (+0.34%) established new all-time closing highs.
Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index ended in positive territory, rising to $4,953,15 on a tiny 0.02% gain. Wall Street turned green, also on mild gains by the Dow Jones Industrial Average (+0.18%), S&P 500 (+0.36%) and Nasdaq Composite (+0.25%). Still, the tech-heavy index notched a new record high.
Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index fell for the second straight day, sliding 0.37% to $4,953.15. All major U.S. indexes turned red as hopes of a rate cut fade. The Nasdaq Composite (-0.23%) and S&P 500 (-0.11%) dipped from their record highs, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average (-0.22%) ticked lower.
Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index ended slightly higher at $4,943.86 following a modest 0.63% gain. Risk-off sentiment prevailed Thursday, with all major indexes closing in the red. The Nasdaq Composite fell 1.08%, while the blue-chip Dow Jones Industrial Average (-0.86%) and S&P 500 (-0.60%) dropped to 2-week and 4-week lows, respectively.
Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index stayed positive, ending at $5,070.54 (+0.02%) following a tiny gain. However, Wall Street retreats as rate cuts hope dim. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (-0.51%) had its worst trading day in May, while the S&P 500 (-0.27%) and Nasdaq Composite (-0.18%) lost steam.
Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index closed 0.25% higher at $5,051.61, registering its fourth straight daily gain. The blue-chip Dow Jones Industrial Average (+0.34%) ended above 40,000 for the first time in 139 years, while the S&P 500 (+0.12%) inched higher. Only the Nasdaq Composite (-0.07%) turned red before the weekend.
Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index drifts moderately higher to $4,915.21, gaining 0.21% to start the week. Strong corporate earnings prop Wall Street, with the S&P 500 (+0.32%) and Nasdaq Composite (+0.35%) rising to two-week highs. The blue-chip Dow Jones Industrial Average (+0.38%) gained 146 points.
Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index lost steam mid-week, sliding 0.56% lower to $4,835.43. The earnings season went into high gear but was inadequate to buoy the markets. All three major indexes hardly moved, although the S&P 500 (+0.02%) and Nasdaq Composite (+0.10%) ended positive on very modest gains.
Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index declined 0.11% to end lower at $4,735.44 for the second straight day. Wall Street barely moved, although the Dow Jones Industrial Average (+0.06%) ended positive. The S&P 500 (-0.22%) and tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite (-0.52%) stayed in the negative zone. The ten-year Treasury yield rose to 4.64%.
