Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index climbed 1.37% to $148.15 while the Big Three U.S. indexes outperformed to start December. The broad market index S&P 500 and the blue-chip Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.59% and 0.82%, respectively, to close at new highs. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite wasn’t far behind, advancing 0.55%.
Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index slipped 0.24% to $144.94 and stayed in red territory, while the top indexes inched higher. The Nasdaq Composite (+0.29%) gained the most, followed by the Dow Jones Industrial (+0.24%) and the S&P 500 (+0.10%). US stocks got a boost from a key Federal Reserve official.
Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index edged lower to $145.29 at the start of the week. Wall Street’s Big Three also cooled off after four winning weeks. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (-0.16%), the S&P 500 Index (-0.20%), and the Nasdaq Composite (-0.07%) registered modest losses.
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.
Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index closed at $140.85 or 0.31% higher to stay positive for the third consecutive session. The Feds’ decision to keep interest rates steady caused bond yields to retreat, triggering a broad stock rally. All three major indexes finished strong, although a year-end rate hike is still possible.
Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index registered a weekly loss (-1.98%) after sliding 1.29% to $136.69 on Friday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (-1.12%) and the S&P 500 Index (-0.48%) closed lower, except for the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite (+0,38%). All three major indexes posted steep losses for the week.
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.
Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index edge higher, gaining 0.53% to $142.99. The major U.S. indexes also started the week strong, buoyed by optimism on earnings season. Blue-chip Dow Jones rose 0.93% (+324.15 points), while the Nasdaq Composite and S&P 500 advanced 1.2% and 1.06%, respectively.
Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index gained 1.17% to snap its six-day losing streak. There was panic at Wall Street initially when the stronger-than-expected jobs report came out, but a turnaround followed. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (+0.87%), S&P 500 Index (+1.18%) and Nasdaq Composite (+1.60%) ended the week in the green.
Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index gained 0.1% to close at $135.54 on the last trading day of the month and quarter. All three major indexes had a good start but lost steam eventually. The Nasdaq Composite rose 0.14%, but the Dow Jones and S&P 500 fell 0.47% and 0.27%.