Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index held lower Thursday against narrow movement by U.S. stocks as investors looked ahead to the July jobs report for release Friday before the opening bell. The GovCon Index declined 0.176 points to 82.300 and three of its 11 S&P 500-listed stocks closed in positive with Boeing (NYSE: BA...
Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE: HII) exceeded the consensus analyst outlook for earnings per share in its second quarter financial statement released before U.S. financial markets opened Thursday with revenue down on lower volume on aircraft carrier and submarine activity. Military shipbuilder and GovCon Index-listed company ...
Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index rebounded Friday on gains by ICF International (Nasdaq: ICFI) on a second quarter earnings beat, plus boosts by Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE: HII) and Cubic Corp. (NYSE: CUB). The GovCon Index posted a gain of 0.292 points to 82.476 and six of the GCI’s 11 S&P 500-listed...
The U.S. Navy has awarded Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE: HII) a $102.1 million contract modification to provide integrated planning yard services for CG 47-class cruisers and DD 963-class destroyers. The Defense Department said Monday the modification exercises an option on a previously awarded contract and covers engi...
Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index traded higher Monday in mixed activity for U.S. stocks as Engility Holdings (NYSE: EGL) surged on a second quarter earnings beat with General Dynamics (NYSE: GD) and Cubic Corp. (NYSE: CUB) also as top performers. The GovCon Index added 0.252 points to 82.500 with four of the GCI’s 11 S&...
Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index advanced against choppy activity in the larger U.S. stock market Wednesday as five GCI stocks released quarterly financial results before the opening bell. The GovCon Index gained 0.223 points to 82.374 and four of the GCI’s 11 S&P 500-listed stocks moved higher as th...
Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index traded higher Tuesday against choppy trade in the larger U.S. stock market as defense-oriented investors prepare to examine a large batch of earnings reports from major sector players due Wednesday. The GovCon Index notched a gain of 0.473 points to 82.151 and eight of the GCI’s 11 S&P 5...
Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index and the U.S. stock bellwether S&P 500 composite index closed at record highs Tuesday for the second consecutive day as markets continue to shed fears over potential ramifications from the Brexit and investors show more willingness to take risks. The GovCon Index recorded a gain of 0.416 points to 8...
Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index closed above 81 points for the first time Monday as the S&P 500 composite index ended at a new record high as investors sought to carry Friday’s rally after the pre-market June jobs report then. The GovCon Index gained 0.293 points to 81.106 as seven of the 30 stocks hit n...
Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Index closed Friday with a 1.579-percent gain to 80.813 and ended the week up 1.342 percent. Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT), Raytheon (NYSE: RTN), Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE: HII), Honeywell International (NYSE: HON) and Vectrus (NYSE: VEC) reached 52-week highs in Friday intraday trade. Friday...
