After six days of downward direction, the Executive Mosaic GovCon Index (GCI) reversed its direction to close up 0.807 percent to 108.070. The GCI had several stocks close up more than 2 percent, including KBR, Vextrus, Harris Corp., Maximus Inc., and McKesson Corp. Advancing shares outpaced declining 2 to 1.
The three major indices all advanced for the day. The S&P500 closed up 0.09 percent to 2,575.26, while the DJIA closed at 23,377.24 a positive 0.12 percent and the NASDAQ Composite increased to 6,727.67 up 0.43 percent. All three indices ended October posting monthly gains with the S&P500 up more than 2 percent, the DJIA advancing more than 4 percent and the NASDAQ Composite posting better than a 3 percent gain.
WTI crude oil on the NY Mercantile Exchange spent the day in positive territory moving up by 0.52 percent to $54.43 per barrel, passing yesterday’s eight-month high.
Market Summary
| INDEX | SETTLEMENT VALUE | DAY NET CHANGE | DAY % CHANGE | Y-T-D NET CHANGE | Y-T-D % CHANGE | |
| GovCon Index | 108.070 | +0.319 | +0.807% | +20.093 | +22.84% | |
| S&P 500 | 2,575.26 | +2.43 | +0.09% | +323.69 | +14.38% | |
| Dow Jones Industrial Average | 23,377.24 | +28.50 | +0.12% | +3,504.38 | +17.63% | |
| NASDAQ | 6,727.67 | +28.71 | +0.43% | +1,302.05 | +24.00% |
| Advancing GovCon Index Issues | 20 |
| Declining GovCon Index Issues | 10 |
| Unchanged GovCon Index Issues | 0 |
Top GovCon Index Daily Percentage Performers
| Symbol | Company | $ Current Price | Net Change –´ | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KBR | KBR | 19.63 | +1.02 | +5.48% |
| VEC | Vectrus | 30.51 | +0.84 | +2.83% |
| HRS* | Harris Corp.* | 139.32 | +3.68 | +2.71% |
| MMS | Maximus, Inc. | 66.43 | +1.42 | +2.18% |
| MCK* | McKesson Corp.* | 137.88 | +2.86 | +2.12% |
Top GovCon Index Daily Net Performers
| Symbol | Company | $ Current Price | Net Change –´ | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HRS* | Harris Corp.* | 139.32 | +3.68 | +2.71% |
| MCK* | McKesson Corp.* | 137.88 | +2.86 | +2.12% |
| MMS | Maximus, Inc. | 66.43 | +1.42 | +2.18% |
| CUB | Cubic Corp. | 54.55 | +1.05 | +1.96% |
| KBR | KBR | 19.63 | +1.02 | +5.48% |
Top GovCon Index Daily Percentage Decliners
| Symbol | Company | $ Current Price | Net Change –¾ | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GD* | General Dynamics Corp.* | 202.98 | -3.19 | -1.55% |
| GIB | CGI Group | 53.14 | -0.64 | -1.19% |
| BA* | Boeing* | 257.98 | -1.27 | -0.49% |
*Companies Included in S&P500 Index
