Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index closed 0.20% lower to $4,575.60, extending its slump to three days. Major indexes tried to shake off the rocky start in 2024, but only the Dow Jones Industrial Average (+0.03%) eked out a gain. The S&P 500 (-0.34%) and Nasdaq Composite (-0.56%) stayed in red territory.
Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index fell sharply to $4,584.88 after losing 1.43%. The expected continuation of the Santa Claus Rally until January 3 fizzled out. Instead, the Nasdaq Composite (-1.18%), S&P 500 (-80%), and the Dow Jones Industrial Average (-0.76%) lost ground and posted negative returns.
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.
Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index Total edged 0.26% lower to $4595.81, although Wall Street remained on overdrive. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (+0.15%) hit a fresh all-time high record and so did the Nasdaq Composite (+0.35%). The S&P 500 (-0.01%) declined but marked its longest weekly winning streak since 2017.
Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index gave up gains from the last three sessions, sliding 0.09% to $144.95. The S&P 500 Index and the Nasdaq Composite snapped their five-day winning streaks, while the blue-chip Dow Jones Industrial Average shed more than 60 points (-0.18%) to close in the red.
Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index finished lower, declining 0.79% to $141.06. US stocks fell as the ten-year Treasury seems on track to hit 5% soon. The Dow Jones Industrial Average shed 0.81%, while the S&P 500 (-0.85%) and Nasdaq Composite (-0.96%) also felt the pressure from the bond market.
