The Executive Mosaic GovCon Index (GCI) reversed it’s previous two slide to break through 98.00 to close at a new high of 98.178. Advancers outpaced decliners 5 to 1.
All the major indices closed positive on the day with the S&P500 and NASDAQ Composite setting new record highs. Stocks were boosted by strong earnings reports and the continued strength in technology sector.
Crude oil was up for the second consecutive day with WTI on the NY Mercantile Exchange posting a new 30 day high of $47.13 per barrel up 1.57 percent at market closing. The markets responded to reports that U.S. stockpiles of crude oil and gasoline continue to drop.
Market Summary
| INDEX | SETTLEMENT VALUE | DAY NET CHANGE | DAY % CHANGE | Â | Y-T-D NET CHANGE | Y-T-D % CHANGE |
| GovCon Index | Â 98.180 | Â +0.784 | +0.896% | Â | +10.203 | +11.60% |
| S&P 500 | Â 2,473.79 | Â +13.18 | +0.54% | Â | +222.22 | +9.87% |
| Dow Jones Industrial Average | 21,640.75 | +66.02 | +0.31% | Â | +1,767.89 | +8.90% |
| NASDAQ | 6,385.04 | +40.74 | +0.64% | Â | +959.42 | +17.68% |
| Advancing GovCon Index Issues | Â 25 |
| Declining GovCon Index Issues | Â 5 |
| Unchanged GovCon Index Issues | 0 |
Top GovCon Index Daily Percentage Performers
| Symbol | Company | $ Current Price | Net Change ▴ | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Â KBR | Â KBR | Â 15.63 | +0.56 | +3.72% |
| Â MMS | Â Maximus, Inc. | Â 60.61 | +1.61 | +2.73% |
| Â EGL | Â Engility Holdings, Inc. | Â 29.65 | +0.75 | +2.60% |
| Â CUB | Â Cubic Corporation | Â 48.10 | +1.10 | +2.34% |
| Â SAIC | Â SAIC | Â 71.04 | +1.51 | +2.17% |
Top GovCon Index Daily Net Performers
| Symbol | Company | $ Current Price | Net Change ▴ | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Â LMT* | Â Lockheed Martin* | 290.70 | +3.91 | +1.36% |
| Â BA* | Â Boeing* | 210.88 | +2.64 | +1.27% |
| Â LLL* | Â L3 Technologies* | 171.96 | +2.09 | +1.23% |
| Â MMS | Â Maximus, Inc. | 60.61 | +1.61 | +2.73% |
| Â SAIC | Â SAIC | 71.04 | +1.51 | +2.17% |
Top GovCon Index Daily Percentage Decliners
| Symbol | Company | $ Current Price | Net Change ▾ | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Â TXT* | Â Textron, Inc.* | 48.67 | -0.87 | -1.76% |
| Â NAV | Â Navistar Int’l | Â 29.11 | -0.30 | -1.02% |
| Â GIB | Â CGI Group | Â 52.23 | -0.43 | -0.82% |
*Companies Included in S&P500 Index
