The Executive Mosaic GovCon Index reversed its six day downward trend to close up 0.436 percent to 90.300. There was positive movement in GovCon stocks as advancers outpaced decliners by 6 to 1.
The major indices all closed slightly higher as energy stocks rose with crude oil prices and retailers are up on strong sales reports. Investors await the jobs report do out on Friday.
WTI reversed its opening negative position to close positive on the day at $51.73 up $0.58 per barrel. Disruptions with North Sea production and Canada’s second largest sands producers have helped prop-up oil prices.
Today Market Summary
| Index | Value | Net Change | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GovCon Index | 90.300 | +0.392 | +0.436% |
| S&P 500 | 2,357.49 | +4.54 | +0.19% |
| Dow Jones Industrial Average | 20,662.95 | +14.80 | +0.07% |
| NASDAQ | 5,878.95 | +14.47 | +0.25% |
| Advancing GovCon Index Issues | 26 |
| Declining GovCon Index Issues | 4 |
| Unchanged GovCon Index Issues | 0 |
Top GovCon Index Net Performers
| Symbol | Company | $ Current Price | Net Change –´ | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HII | Huntington Ingalls | 200.40 | +1.77 | +0.89% |
| VEC | Vectrus | 23.29 | +1.57 | +7.23% |
| COL | Rockwell Collins | 99.87 | +1.53 | +1.56% |
| RTN | Raytheon * | 150.75 | +0.80 | +0.53% |
| CACI | CACI Intern. | 113.85 | +0.70 | +0.62% |
Top GovCon Index Percentage Performers
| Symbol | Company | $ Current Price | Net Change | % Change –´ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEC | Vectrus | 23.29 | +1.57 | +7.23% |
| KBR | KBR | 14.81 | +0.29 | +2.00% |
| COL | Rockwell Collins | 99.87 | +1.53 | +1.56% |
| MANT | ManTech Intern. | 34.14 | +0.45 | +1.34% |
| NAV | Navistar Intern. | 24.96 | +0.30 | +1.22% |
GovCon Index Decliners
| Symbol | Company | $ Current Price | Net Change –¾ | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAESY | BAE Systems | 31.73 | -0.23 | -0.72% |
| CAE | CAE | 15.17 | -0.06 | -0.39% |
| GIB | CGI Group | 47.12 | -0.15 | -0.32% |
*Companies Included in S&P500 Index
