Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index drops 1.5% to $4,571.41 after a strong comeback before the long weekend. Wall Street’s major indexes flashed red, opening the shortened trading week with losses. Despite its slip, the S&P 500 (-0.37%) remains close to its all-time high from two years ago.
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January 16 Market Report: Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index and Major Indexes Sink After Long Weekend
Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index drops 1.5% to $4,571.41 after a strong comeback before the long weekend. Wall Street’s major indexes flashed red, opening the shortened trading week with losses. Despite its slip, the S&P 500 (-0.37%) remains close to its all-time high from two years ago.
December 27 Market Report: Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index Drifts Higher, Dow Jones Posts New Record
Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index drifted higher or +0.11% to $4,660.09. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (+0.30%) registered its sixth record close this month, while the S&P 500 is close to matching its 2022 record. More than 200 tech stocks hit new 52-week highs to lift the Nasdaq Composite (+0.16%).
December 20 Market Report: Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index Sinks, Broad Market Selloff Stalls Wall Street’s Rally
Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index declined 1.33%, bringing the total down to $4,568.54. Wall Street’s rally stalled mid-week as the Dow Jones (-1.27%) and the S&P 500 (-1.47%) posted their worst days since early October and September. Chip stocks, including market leader NVIDIA (Nasdaq: NVDA), pulled down the Nasdaq Composite (-1.50%).
December 1 Market Report: Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index Rises, Dow Jones and S&P 500 Post New Highs
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%.
November 28 Market Report: Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index Stays Red, Big Three Inch Higher
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.
November 27 Market Report: Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index, US Stocks Retreat on Cyber Monday
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.
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.
November 1 Market Report: Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index Extends Winning Streak, US Stocks Rally as Rate Hike on Hold
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.
October 27 Market Report: Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index & Major US Indexes Post Weekly Losses, Recession Fear is Back
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.