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.
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June 10 Market Report: Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index Rises on Mild Gain, Wall Street Turns Green
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.
June 5 Market Report: Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index Climbs, New Record Highs on Wall Street
Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index advanced for the second straight day, rising modestly to $4,986.25 (+0.27%). On Wall Street, the rate cut across the border lifted the S&P 500 (+1.18%) and Nasdaq Composite (+1.96%) to new record highs. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (+0.25%) rose nearly 100 points.
June 3 Market Report: Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index Drops, Wall Street Settles Mixed
Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index dropped 0.67% to $4,965.64 following a slump to start the week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, coming from its best day in 2024 last Friday, skidded 0.30%, while the Nasdaq Composite (+0.56%) and S&P 500 (+0.11%) ticked higher.
May 14 Market Report: Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index Posts Meager Gain, Wall Street Settles Higher
Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index ends slightly higher at $5,011.61 on a meager gain (+0.07%). All three major U.S. stock indexes also advanced, with the Nasdaq Composite (+0.75%) notching a record close. The blue-chip Dow Jones (+0.32%) recovered from Monday’s losses, while the S&P 500 (+0.48%) had a five-week high.
May 6 Market Report: Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index Surges, Wall Street Also Rises
Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index surged 1.19% to $4,982.77 for its fourth consecutive daily gain. The Nasdaq Composite had the same percentage gain, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average (+0.46%) and S&P 500 (+1.03%) marked their four-day and three-day win streaks. Wall Street picked up steam from April's weak jobs data.
April 30 Market Report: Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index Retreats, Wall Street Drowns in Sea of Red
Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index fell 0.63% to $4,884.21, a sudden retreat from a strong showing Monday. Wall Street lost momentum as U.S. stocks drowned in red tide. The Dow Jones (-1.47%) shed 570 points, while the S&P 500 (-1.57%) and Nasdaq Composite (-2.04%) plunged on renewed inflation pressures.
April 26 Market Report: Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index, Wall Street Gain on Tech Rally
Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index gained 0.21% to $4,879.91 and stayed positive before the weekend. A tech rally lifted Wall Street Friday and blockbuster earnings of two “Magnificent Seven” stocks aided Nasdaq's 2.02% climb. The blue-chip Dow Jones (+0.40%) and S&P 500 (+1.02%) finished higher.
April 19 Market Report: Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index Outperforms, Wall Street Ends Week with Tech Selloff
Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index rose 1.08% to $4,786.97 after its higher-priced stocks outperformed. Market volatility remained elevated due to the escalating Mid-East strife. The Nasdaq Composite (-2.05%) lost nearly 320 points and the S&P 500 sank 0.88%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average (+0.56%) ended above water.
April 18 Market Report: Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index Closes Lower, T-Notes Rise and Undercut Stocks
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%.