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.
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February 27 Market Report: Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index Turns Positive, Major Indexes Stay Near Record Levels
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.
January 30 Market Report: Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index and Dow Jones Stay Positive, FOMC Meeting Begins
Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index closed slightly higher to $4,649.58 (+0.17%) and stayed afloat as the FOMC meeting began. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (+0.35%) posted its seventh record close in 2024, while the S&P 500 (-0.06%) and Nasdaq Composite (-0.76%) turned red. Markets await the policymakers' statement and rate decision.
January 24 Market Report: Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index Sags, Mega-Cap Tech Stocks Shine
Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index declined for the second straight day, sagging 0.15% to $4,615.98. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (-0.26%) remained in the red, too, pulled down by top-weighted constituents. Tech heavyweights lifted the Nasdaq Composite (+0.36%), while the S&P 500 (+0.08) set another record high despite a moderate gain.
January 10 Market Report: Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index Posts Gains, Wall Street Regains Strength
Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index advanced 0.49% to $4,582.22 and recovered lost ground. Wall Street regained strength mid-week with the S&P 500 (+0.57%) closing below its all-time high. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 0.45%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq (+0.75%) extended its winning streak to five days.
December 21 Market Report: Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index Turns Green, Wall Street Rally Resumes
Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index turned green, with gainers lifting the total to $4,609.23. All the major U.S. indexes recovered from their sharp drops on mid-week. The Dow Jones Industrial climbed more than 300 points, while the Nasdaq Composite ticked higher. The S&P 500 is within 1% of its all-time high.
November 9 Market Report: Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index Edges Lower, Downslide Continues
Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index shed 0.18% to end lower at $140.93 as the downslide since Monday continues. Wall Street flashed red, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average (-0.39%) falling for the second straight session. The S&P 500 (-0.43%) and the Nasdaq Composite (-0.40%) ended their winning streaks.
October 25 Market Report: Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index Stays Positive, Major Indexes Tumble as Bond Yields Rebound
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%).
October 24 Market Report: Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index and Wall Street Breaks Losing Streak
Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index broke its four-day losing streak and Wall Street flashed green. Investors delighted in the batch of quarterly reports showing better profits and surpassing revenue expectations. The benchmark S&P 500 Index rose 0.73%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.62%, and the Nasdaq Composite closed 0.93% higher.
October 23 Market Report: Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index Extends Slump, Tech Stocks Rise as Bond Yields Ease
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.