The GovCon Index closed Friday at a nominal decline of 0.069 points to 73.244 for a weekly decline of 1.25 percent after two weeks of positive performance ahead of third quarter earnings season.
U.S. markets posted gains for the third consecutive week amid lower expectations of an interest rate increase, according to the Wall Street Journal.
Top GovCon Index Gainers
| Company | $ Current Price | $ Change | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serco Group | 1.66 | +0.10 | +6.41% |
| Engility Holdings | 28.90 | +0.42 | +1.47% |
| Maximus | 66.52 | +0.79 | +1.20% |
| McKesson Corp. | 195.21 | +1.46 | +0.75% |
| Cubic Corp. | 43.25 | +0.24 | +0.56% |
Market Summary
| Advancing Issues | 16 |
| Declining Issues | 13 |
| Unchanged Issues | 1 |
