The Executive Mosaic GovCon Index retreated to close down 0.721 percent to 92.646 as congress extends budget for 1 week with continuing resolution. Index still closing positive for the week and the month. Decliners out placed advancers 5 to 1.
Major markets all closed down with sluggish first quarter consumer spending. The markets closed up for the month of April.
At market close WTI was up $0.33 to $ 49.13 per barrel.
Today Market Summary
| Index | Value | Net Change | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GovCon Index | 92.646 | -0.673 | -0.721% |
| S&P 500 | 2,384.20 | -4.57 | -0.19% |
| Dow Jones Industrial Average | 20,940.51 | -40.82 | -0.19% |
| NASDAQ | 6,047.61 | -1.33 | -0.02% |
| Advancing GovCon Index Issues | 5 |
| Declining GovCon Index Issues | 25 |
| Unchanged GovCon Index Issues | 0 |
Top GovCon Index Percentage Performers
| Symbol | Company | $ Current Price | Net Change –´ | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GIB | CGI Group | 48.27 | +0.78 | +1.64% |
| HON | Honeywell Intern. * | 131.14 | +1.26 | +0.97% |
| BA | Boeing * | 184.83 | +1.61 | +0.88% |
| CAE | CAE | 15.27 | +0.08 | +0.53% |
| OA | Orbital ATK Inc. | 99.00 | +0.30 | +0.30% |
GovCon Index Decliners
| Symbol | Company | $ Current Price | Net Change –¾ | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KBR | KBR | 14.05 | -1.43 | -9.24% |
| EGL | Engility Holdings | 28.35 | -1.16 | -3.93% |
| CUB | Cubic Corp. | 51.90 | -1.25 | -2.35% |
*Companies Included in S&P500 Index
