Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index had another down day, closing 0.88% lower at $4,886.33. Wall Street retreated from record territory, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average (-1.0%) and S&P 500 (-0.72%) posting their worst day in nearly a month. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite (-0.95%) slumped on the weakness of semiconductor stocks.
Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index made a significant leap, surging 1.2% to $4,942.61 as markets regained momentum. The main stock indexes settled higher, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average gaining 477.75 points (+1.22%). The S&P 500 (+0.86%) marked a new all-time high, while the Nasdaq Composite (+0.51%) finished near its record.
Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index ticked lower for the second straight day, slipping 0.45% to $4,880.65. Wall Street paused from its record performance, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average (-0.77%) and S&P 500 (-0.14%) closing in the red. However, the Nasdaq Composite (+0.16%) advanced and posted its 11th straight weekly gain.
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.
Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index slipped 0.49% to $4,889.62, erasing Wednesday’s gain. Wall Street’s main indexes closed lower as investors turned bearish. The day’s highlight was the 11 basis points increase of the ten-year Treasury note to 4.298% in reaction to the higher-than-expected producer price index and core PPI in February.
Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index, fresh from a seven-week winning streak, declined 0.91% to $4,893.55 Monday. Wall Street had a risk-off day, with the S&P 500 (-0.11%) and Nasdaq Composite (-0.41%) losing for the second consecutive session. The blue-chip Dow Jones Industrial Average (+0.12%) struggled but ended in positive territory.
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.
Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index sustained momentum and rose 0.84% to $4,696.70 ($156.56 average). Wall Street had a good trading session as the S&P 500 (+0.82%) notched its eighth record close in 2024 and neared the 5,000 mark. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (+0.41%) and Nasdaq Composite (+0.95%) had solid gains.
Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index dipped slightly from Thursday to end at $4,651.09 (-0.01%). However, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (+0.35%) and S&P 500 (+1.07%) set new records again, buoyed by solid job numbers in December. The Nasdaq Composite rose 1.74% thanks to the stellar gains of two tech giants.
Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index rebounded in a broad market rally, rising nearly 1% to $4,651.64. The Nasdaq Composite popped 1.3% after sinking 2.23% on mid-week due to a Fed-induced selloff. It was also an excellent start to February for the Dow Jones Industrial Average (+0.97%) and the S&P 500 (+1.25%).
