The Executive Mosaic GovCon Index (GCI) reversed its downward trend from yesterday to close up 0.370 percent to 100.301. Advancing shares outpaced decliners 2 to 1. Vectrus topped the GCI on trading volumes of more than twice the average daily volume.
The major indices closed up slightly today with the S&P500 advancing 0.13 percent to 2,441.32, while DJIA moved up by 0.07 percent to 21,858.32, and the NASDAQ Composite increased by 0.64 percent.
Crude oil also advanced on the day. WTI on the NY Mercantile Exchange closed up by 0.39 percent to $48.78 per barrel.
Market Summary
| INDEX | SETTLEMENT VALUE | DAY NET CHANGE | DAY % CHANGE | Y-T-D NET CHANGE | Y-T-D % CHANGE | |
| GovCon Index | 100.301 | +0.135 | +0.370% | +12.324 | +14.01% | |
| S&P 500 | 2,441.35 | +3.14 | +0.13% | +189.78 | +8.69% | |
| Dow Jones Industrial Average | 21,858.12 | +14.11 | +0.06% | +1,985.26 | +9.99% | |
| NASDAQ | 6,256.56 | +39.68 | +0.64% | +830.94 | +15.32% |
| Advancing GovCon Index Issues | 18 |
| Declining GovCon Index Issues | 11 |
| Unchanged GovCon Index Issues | 1 |
Top GovCon Index Daily Percentage Performers
| Symbol | Company | $ Current Price | Net Change –´ | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEC | Vectrus | 28.69 | +2.10 | +7.90% |
| BAH | Booz Allen Hamilton | 33.26 | +0.59 | +1.81% |
| MMS | Maximus, Inc. | 60.83 | +0.62 | +1.02% |
| RTN* | Raytheon* | 179.35 | +1.73 | +0.97% |
| ACM | AECOM | 32.26 | +0.30 | +0.94% |
Top GovCon Index Daily Net Performers
| Symbol | Company | $ Current Price | Net Change –´ | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEC | Vectrus | 28.69 | +2.10 | +7.90% |
| BA* | Boeing* | 234.88 | +2.00 | +0.86% |
| RTN* | Raytheon* | 179.35 | +1.73 | +0.97% |
| OA | Orbital ATK, Inc. | 106.58 | +0.74 | +0.70% |
| MMS | Maximus, Inc. | 60.83 | +0.62 | +1.02% |
Top GovCon Index Daily Percentage Decliners
| Symbol | Company | $ Current Price | Net Change –¾ | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MANT | ManTech Int’l | 39.02 | -0.69 | -1.74% |
| COL | Rockwell Collins, Inc. | 154.58 | -1.17 | -0.93% |
| MCK* | McKesson Corp.* | 149.99 | -1.08 | -0.71% |
*Companies Included in S&P500 Index
