Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index struggled for most of December, with only seven daily gains in 19 trading days. The index, which tracks the stock performances of 30 major government contractors, declined 0.69% to $4,877.81 before the weekend. While the -0.13% overall loss from Dec. 23 to Dec. 27 was the lowest week-on-week decline this month,...
For professionals navigating the complex government contracting industry, staying informed has never been more critical. Whether you’re tracking the latest contract awards, anticipating emerging technologies or keeping up with the latest executive moves, having a reliable source of information is essential. This is where GovCon Wire comes in — a...
Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index closed 0.83% higher at $4,884.32 before the weekend. It was a rare second-straight daily gain in December but not enough to reverse course. The index, which tracks the stock performances of 30 major government contractors, lost 1.31% overall for the week following a sharp 2.64% drop on midweek. On Wall Street,...
2024 has seen a number of significant mergers and acquisitions in the government contracting sector. With organizations seeking to expand their portfolios, increase competitive advantage and break into new markets, M&A activity has transformed the industry. From aerospace and defense to cybersecurity and technology innovation, these deals are re...
The intelligence tradecraft and landscape have shifted dramatically in recent years due to emerging technologies and increasingly sophisticated threats. We caught up with former CIA leader Jennifer Ewbank at the 2024 Baird Government & Defense Conference last month to get an update on how industry and IC agencies are adapting to and tackling tr...
Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index inched 0.09% lower at $4,947.67 (-0.09%) on Friday, a fourth daily loss in five days like the previous week. The index, which tracks the stock performances of 30 major government contractors, has lost more than 2% in two consecutive weeks and -4.95% overall in the first half of December. The Nasdaq...
Today’s complex defense landscape is shaped by growing geopolitical tensions, the meteoric rise of advanced technologies and an intensifying global competition. In Executive Mosaic’s latest video interview, reporter Summer Myatt sat down with Judi Dotson, president of the global defense sector at Booz Allen Hamilton, to learn more abou...
Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index declined two straight days, finishing 0.49% lower at $5,176.36 on Friday. The index, which tracks the stocks of 30 major government contractors, registered a 2.45% loss in the first week of December. However, it was a winning week for the major U.S. equities benchmarks. The Dow Jones Industrial Average reached its...
John Zangardi, former chief information officer of the Department of Homeland Security, has decided to retire as chief executive officer of Redhorse. The San Diego, California-based company said Monday Zangardi, chairman of Executive Mosaic’s 4×24 Leadership Group 2, will officially retire at the end of 2024. The seasoned...
Lou Von Thaer, president and CEO of Battelle, received his 2024 Wash100 Award from Executive Mosaic CEO Jim Garrettson. The Wash100 Award annually recognizes executives with significant impact throughout the government contracting sector. Through the award, 100 influential government and industry leaders are acknowledged for spearhea...
