U.S. Consumer Services Stock News

If you’ve been watching Spotify Technology (SPOT) lately, you might have noticed some buzz around the company’s decision to raise premium subscription prices in select markets starting this September. Spotify is pairing these price increases with a slate of new features, including customizable track transitions, audiobooks, podcasts, and a new tier aimed at devoted music fans. The company is making a clear play for higher margins and deeper user engagement as it targets an ambitious goal of...

AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) just achieved a major step forward, successfully deploying its first five commercial satellites. This is a tangible milestone in the company’s plan to build out a space-based cellular broadband network, aiming for direct connectivity to standard smartphones with no new hardware required. With plans to roll out another 40-plus satellites over the next year and a half, all eyes are on how fast AST SpaceMobile can translate these technical achievements into commercial...

When OpenAI CEO Sam Altman called out the possibility of an AI investment bubble, comparing today’s environment to the late-1990s dot-com era, it sent ripples through the market. For Zeta Global Holdings (NYSE:ZETA), those comments led to two days of share price declines. This occurred even as the company announced higher revenue guidance and highlighted its growing free cash flow potential during presentations at two major tech conferences. If you are considering the stock after this move,...

CBIZ, Inc. recently appointed Jennifer Hutchins as Chief Investment Officer of CBIZ Investment Advisory Services, LLC, effective August 18, 2025, leveraging her over 20 years of experience in financial planning and investment strategy to oversee key investment functions. This leadership change comes as broader market optimism is supported by Federal Reserve signals of potential interest rate cuts, which can influence demand for business services by affecting borrowing costs and client...

Kaspi.kz (NasdaqGS:KSPI) just made a move that could mean a lot for its growth story. The company has teamed up with Alipay+, letting users of a dozen major payment apps make QR payments at shops, restaurants, and even smaller merchants all across Kazakhstan. For investors, this partnership grabs attention, given how it taps into the flow of international visitors and expands the reach of Kaspi’s payment platform far beyond its local roots. Over the past year, Kaspi.kz’s share price has been...

If you have been watching Take-Two Interactive Software (TTWO) lately, this week’s action probably caught your eye. The company just posted quarterly results that shattered Wall Street’s expectations, with adjusted EPS coming in more than twice as high as anticipated and revenue climbing over 12% from last year. Management also signaled confidence by projecting full-year revenue at the higher end of guidance. Ongoing cloud gaming partnerships have continued to make headlines as well. With...

Expeditors International of Washington recently reported robust second quarter 2025 results, with revenue rising 9% year-over-year and earnings per share up 8%, surpassing market expectations. Growth in air and ocean freight volumes, alongside a jump in customs brokerage revenue, played a significant role in supporting the company's strong financial performance. We’ll explore how expanding freight volumes and strong operational execution add new depth to Expeditors International’s investment...

AbbVie (ABBV) has just announced positive topline results from the second pivotal Phase 3 study for upadacitinib, its immunology drug marketed as Rinvoq, in treating severe alopecia areata. Both the 15 mg and 30 mg doses achieved the primary endpoint, with patients seeing meaningful scalp hair regrowth compared to placebo. As the company works to reinforce its immunology portfolio while older drugs face competitive threats, this kind of data can attract investors’ attention and prompt a...

If you’re following Futu Holdings (NasdaqGM:FUTU), this week’s second quarter earnings report is probably on your radar for good reason. The company delivered a huge year-over-year jump in revenue and net income, outperforming even the most optimistic expectations. Much of this momentum comes from a sharp increase in new customers, growing assets under management, and the rollout of new features, particularly the launch of crypto trading for U.S. clients. These moves appear aimed squarely at...

TD Cowen analyst Andrew Charles recently reiterated a positive outlook for Dutch Bros Inc., citing a 28% year-over-year revenue increase, margin expansion, and strong consumer traction following the company's latest earnings report. Analyst commentary emphasized Dutch Bros' combination of menu innovation, improved operational efficiency, and increasing customer footfall as critical factors for its performance and future potential. We'll explore how the renewed analyst support and upbeat...

Applied Materials (AMAT) just wrapped up its latest earnings report, and the aftermath has sparked debate among investors weighing their next move. On one hand, revenue cleared expectations and new display technology is gaining traction with consumer device makers. On the other hand, a downgrade from Daiwa Securities quickly followed as the market digested lower earnings, cautious guidance for the next quarter, and the ongoing drag from weaker semiconductor equipment demand at major companies...

If you have been following Credo Technology Group Holding (CRDO), the latest corporate update might have piqued your interest. The company’s substantial revenue growth and healthy cash reserves were front and center in management’s latest outlook. Along with optimistic forward guidance and expectations for demand from data centers and AI-linked clients, Credo is signaling its intentions to continue expanding, even as competition intensifies in the high-speed connectivity space. This momentum...

Accenture (ACN) has just made headlines with its investment in CLIKA, an AI compression platform company that is pushing boundaries in intelligent edge technology. This move, facilitated through Accenture Ventures, signals a strong intent to boost infrastructure engineering and accelerate AI use for edge devices. Investors watching for signs of fresh growth potential may see this as a calculated bet on where enterprise tech is heading. Accenture aims to shape secure and scalable edge...

Earlier this month, Floor & Decor Holdings opened new warehouse-format stores and design centers in both the Greater Phoenix area and for the first time in the Myrtle Beach region, adding dozens of full-time and part-time jobs at each location. This dual expansion underscores Floor & Decor's commitment to rapidly increasing its physical footprint and capitalizing on demand for hard-surface flooring in growing metropolitan and coastal markets. We'll explore how the company's new presence in...

Earlier this week, shares of The Cheesecake Factory moved higher as renewed hopes for lower interest rates lifted investor sentiment across consumer-focused companies. An added point of interest, The Cheesecake Factory continues to receive national recognition for its workplace culture and community programs, reinforcing its brand reputation among employees and customers alike. We'll explore how heightened market optimism about lower interest rates could influence the company's earnings...

IHS Holding Limited recently reported a swing to net income for the second quarter and first half of 2025, alongside raising its full-year revenue guidance to between US$1.70 billion and US$1.73 billion, up from previous projections. This shift highlights management’s improved outlook as well as operational advancements, with the company moving from a substantial net loss a year earlier to positive earnings in the latest results. We'll examine how the combination of higher earnings and...

On August 13, 2025, Old National Bancorp's Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of US$0.14 per share for common stockholders and a US$17.50 quarterly dividend per share for holders of its 7.0% Fixed Rate Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A and Series C. This announcement came shortly after dovish comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell eased concerns about prolonged high interest rates, prompting increased optimism toward regional banks like Old...

Concentra Group Holdings Parent recently opened a new medical center at 6851 Shannon Parkway, Suite 5, in Union City, Georgia, offering work injury care, physical therapy, drug testing, employer health services, and telemedicine through its Concentra Telemed® platform. This expansion deepens Concentra's presence in a region with significant employer and workforce needs, highlighting the company's ongoing efforts to grow its national footprint and range of services. We'll examine how the...

Recently, Hologic received a wave of positive analyst sentiment as six analysts revised their earnings estimates higher, reflecting increased confidence in the company’s operating outlook. This analyst momentum is underpinned by Hologic’s strong Value and VGM scores, which highlight its potential within the women’s health diagnostics and medical imaging sector. We'll assess how a series of upward earnings estimate revisions could influence Hologic's longer-term investment narrative and...

Earlier in August 2025, Dell Technologies introduced significant updates to its AI Data Platform, boosting enterprise AI capabilities through enhanced unstructured data processing and a new collaboration with Elastic, and also announced an executive transition as Richard Troy Sharp was appointed Chief Accounting Officer. The enhancement of Dell’s AI offerings, alongside deepening partnerships with Nvidia and Elastic, positions the company to better address the growing demand for real-time,...

Following dovish Fed commentary, CBRE Group experienced renewed investor confidence as analysts raised earnings estimates and reaffirmed positive momentum for the commercial real estate services firm. A key leadership transition also took place, with Andrew Horn assuming the role of principal accounting officer following the departure announcement of Chief Accounting Officer Lindsey Caplan. We'll explore how analyst optimism and the leadership change may influence CBRE's investment narrative...

Sea Limited recently agreed to pay US$46 million to settle claims that it misled investors about the financial health and growth prospects of its Garena and Shopee business segments, affecting those who bought shares between November 2022 and August 2023. This settlement addresses significant investor concerns over past disclosures and signals Sea's intent to resolve legal matters related to transparency in key segments. We’ll explore how resolving allegations related to disclosures in...

In recent days, a stark divergence emerged for M/I Homes as most Wall Street analysts maintained upbeat recommendations, while the Zacks Rank assigned a Strong Sell rating due to declining earnings estimates and increased analyst caution. This split in sentiment highlights real uncertainty about M/I Homes’ future performance and may prompt investors to reconsider prior optimism about the company. We'll review how the clash between bullish brokerage views and deteriorating earnings...

On August 19, 2025, Upbound Group, Inc. announced it had amended its Term Loan Credit Agreement, extending the loan maturity to August 19, 2032, and secured an additional US$77 million in incremental commitments, resulting in total aggregate borrowings of US$875 million under the agreement. This amendment points to improved liquidity and enhanced financial flexibility for Upbound Group, allowing the company greater capacity to manage working capital and corporate initiatives. We’ll now...