The GovCon Index closed Friday with a narrow gain of 0.091 points to 79.018 for its third consecutive week in positive territory as the Labor Department reported May jobs data below expectations.
According to CNBC, analysts have also indicated that the Federal Reserve could implement a 54-percent increase in the interest rate as early as September.
Top GovCon Index Net Gainers
| Symbol | Company | $ Current Price | Net Change ▴ | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LLL | L-3 Communications* | 141.97 | +2.11 | +1.51% |
| NOC | Northrop Grumman* | 215.18 | +1.80 | +0.84% |
| RTN | Raytheon* | 133.86 | +1.70 | +1.29% |
| TXT | Textron* | 39.96 | +1.45 | +3.77% |
| LMT | Lockheed Martin* | 238.92 | +1.09 | +0.46% |
Top GovCon Index Percentage Gainers
| Symbol | Company | $ Current Price | Net Change | % Change ▴ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TXT | Textron* | 39.96 | +1.45 | +3.77% |
| LLL | L-3 Communications* | 141.97 | +2.11 | +1.51% |
| RTN | Raytheon* | 133.86 | +1.70 | +1.29% |
| GIB | CGI Group | 47.45 | +0.48 | +1.02% |
| NOC | Northrop Grumman* | 215.18 | +1.80 | +0.84% |
* Also listed in the S&P 500 composite index
Market Summary
| Advancing GovCon Index Issues | 15 |
| Declining GovCon Index Issues | 15 |
| Unchanged GovCon Index Issues | 0 |
| Index | Value | Net Change | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GovCon Index | 79.018 | +0.091 | +0.115% |
| S&P 500 | 2, 099.13 | -6.13 | -0.29% |
| Dow Jones Industrial Average | 17, 809.66 | -28.90 | -0.16% |
| NASDAQ | 4, 942.53 | -28.85 | -0.58% |
