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  • Wednesday, April 24, 2024

May 5 Market Close: GovCon Index and Markets up on Robust April Jobs Report


The Executive Mosaic GovCon Index ended up 0.915 percent on the day and up 1.40 percent on the week to close at 93.666, as advancers outpaced decliners 5 to 1. ICF was at the top of the leader board with a 6.29 percent increase in share value driven by a robust first quarter earnings report.

The major markets closed up on strong April employment numbers. The NASDAQ broke through the 6,100 mark to set a new high at 6,100.76. The week proved to be positive for the Trump administration with the House passing the new Health care bill. The strong April jobs report seemed to ease some investors fears of a weak economy.

At market close WTI rebounded $0.86 to 46.38 as global producers indicate that current agreed production cuts could extend past the June deadline, alleviating some concerns about oversupply.

 Today Market Summary

Index Value Net Change % Change
GovCon Index 93.666 +0.849 +0.915%
S&P 500 2,399.27 +9.77 +o.41%
Dow Jones Industrial Average 21,006.94 +55.47 +0.26%
NASDAQ 6,100.76 +25.42 +0.42%
Advancing GovCon Index Issues 25
Declining GovCon Index Issues 5
Unchanged GovCon Index Issues 0

Top GovCon Index Percentage Performers

Symbol Company $ Current Price Net Change ▴ % Change
ICFI ICF 48.15 +2.85 +6.29%
HII Huntington Ingalls 195.50 +7.29 +3.87%
NAV Navistar Intern. 26.37 +0.82 +3.21%
BAESY BAE Systems 33.84 +0.83 +2.53%
CAE CAE  15.92  +0.30 +1.92%

Top GovCon Index Net Performers

Symbol Company $ Current Price Net Change ▴ % Change
HII Huntington Ingalls 195.50 +7.29 +3.87%
NOC Northrop Grumman * 248.91 +3.16 +1.29%
ICF ICF 48.15 +2.85 +6.29%
LMT Lockheed Martin * 273.03 +2.52 +0.93%
BA Boeing *  185.01  +1.94 +1.06%

Top GovCon Index Percentage Decliners

Symbol Company $ Current Price Net Change ▾ % Change
MMS Maximus Inc. 60.79 -0.60 -0.98%
CACI CACI Intern. 126.35 -1.10 -0.86%
MCK McKesson Corp. * 141.47 -0.75 -0.53%

*Companies Included in S&P500 Index

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