The Executive Mosaic GovCon Index and major markets all followed the auto stocks down as March reported weak vehicle sales, raising questions\concerns about economic growth. Investors continue to watch closely developments on the global political and economic front.
GovCon Index decliners outpaced advancers 6 to 1.
In spite of its Friday turn-around WTI closed down on the day to $50.25 off $0.35 after spending part of the day in the positive. Optimism about OPEC curbing production was dispelled as Libya reopened its largest oilfield.
Today Market Summary
| Index | Value | Net Change | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GovCon Index | 90.574 | -0.604 | -0.662% |
| S&P 500 | 2,358.84 | -3.88 | -0.16% |
| Dow Jones Industrial Average | 20,650.21 | -13.01 | -0.06% |
| NASDAQ | 5,894.68 | -17.06 | -0.29% |
| Advancing GovCon Index Issues | 4 |
| Declining GovCon Index Issues | 26 |
| Unchanged GovCon Index Issues | 0 |
Top GovCon Index Net Performers
| Symbol | Company | $ Current Price | Net Change –´ | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HII | Huntington Ingalls | 201.84 | +1.60 | +0.80% |
| LMT | Lockheed Martin * | 268.68 | +1.08 | +0.40% |
| GD | General Dynamics * | 187.74 | +0.54 | +0.29% |
| COL | Rockwell Collins Inc. | 97.42 | +0.26 | +0.27% |
GovCon Index Decliners
| Symbol | Company | $ Current Price | Net Change –¾ | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KBR | KBR | 14.48 | -0.55 | -3.66% |
| CUB | Cubic Corp. | 50.90 | -1.90 | -3.60% |
| EGL | Engility Holdings Inc. | 27.92 | -1.02 | -3.52% |
*Companies Included in S&P500 Index
