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In recent research released by Robert Half and Protiviti, the company reported that 38% of employed U.S. workers planned to look for a new job in the first half of 2026, up from 27% in July and 29% a year earlier. The findings point to rising employee mobility, especially among tech and healthcare workers, Gen Z professionals, and working parents, which directly intersects with Robert Half’s core recruitment and consulting services. Now we’ll explore how this expected wave of job seekers...

Vulcan Materials recently reported solid third‑quarter 2025 results, with total revenue rising about 14.4% year over year and core aggregates shipments up 12%, while also addressing an imminent danger safety order at its Norcross Quarry in Georgia without any reported injuries. Together with increased public infrastructure spending and a consensus “Strong Buy” analyst rating, these results highlight how Vulcan’s scale in aggregates is converting infrastructure demand into tangible operating...

In early December 2025, PPG Industries announced the planned July 2026 retirement of long-serving CFO Vince Morales and, on December 11, disclosed that Cintas CEO Todd M. Schneider will join its board and key committees in January 2026, while also continuing investor outreach through an upcoming Bernstein Industrials Forum presentation. These leadership moves, combined with renewed interest from long-term investors highlighting PPG’s coatings focus and digital innovation, underscore how...

German American Bancorp (GABC) just turned heads with quarterly revenue of $94.15 million, up 51% year on year and topping expectations, alongside a beat on tangible book value per share estimates. See our latest analysis for German American Bancorp. The upbeat quarter comes after a steadier year in the market, with the latest share price at $40.89 and a positive year to date share price return suggesting momentum is gradually rebuilding, even as the 1 year total shareholder return remains...

Terreno Realty (TRNO) has packed several meaningful updates into the past couple of weeks, ranging from early lease renewals with major tenants in Washington to fresh progress on its Countyline development in Miami and a new board appointment. See our latest analysis for Terreno Realty. All of this steady execution is showing up in the numbers, with Terreno’s 90 day share price return of 6.34 percent and year to date share price return of 8.48 percent pointing to gradually building momentum,...

RBC Bearings recently reported strong fiscal second-quarter 2025 results, with earnings and revenue ahead of expectations and momentum in its Aerospace and Defense businesses. This outperformance has reinforced analyst confidence in the company’s ability to translate growing demand in key end markets into stronger operating results. We’ll now explore how the earnings beat and accelerating Aerospace and Defense demand may reshape RBC Bearings’ broader investment narrative. We've found 12 US...

Byline Bancorp (BY) has quietly been rewarding patient investors, with the stock up about 12% over the past month and roughly 44% over the past 3 years, outpacing many regional peers. See our latest analysis for Byline Bancorp. With the share price now around $30.82 and a solid 30 day share price return alongside a strong three year total shareholder return, the recent upswing suggests momentum is building as investors reassess Byline’s growth profile and risk backdrop. If this kind of steady...

Recent reports show Southern Copper’s short interest has risen 9.14% since the last update, with 9.47 million shares now sold short, representing 9.91% of the freely tradable float and far exceeding the sector’s 1.57% average. This elevated short positioning signals a sharp shift toward caution among traders and places Southern Copper under much closer scrutiny than its peers. With short interest now far above industry levels, we’ll explore how this growing bearish positioning may influence...

Diginex Limited recently reported half-year results to 30 September 2025, with sales rising to US$2.05 million while net loss widened to US$5.81 million. Alongside very large revenue growth, the company expanded its ESG and proof infrastructure capabilities through acquiring Matter DK ApS and launching an AI-powered ISSB Disclosure Tool backed in part by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority. We will now examine how this combination of very large subscription-driven growth and new AI-powered...

Recent commentary on Astec Industries points to a sizable average 28.2% year-on-year backlog decline over the past two years, alongside a five-year average gross margin of 23.9% and persistent cash burn, underscoring weakening demand and profitability pressures heading into late 2025. This combination of shrinking backlog and negative free cash flow margin suggests Astec may have less flexibility to invest for growth or return capital to shareholders, raising fresh questions about the...

In its recent third-quarter report, Federal Signal posted 17% year-over-year revenue growth to US$555 million, improved operating income and a 130-basis-point adjusted EBITDA margin increase, while raising full-year EPS guidance above analyst expectations. This combination of stronger profitability and upgraded earnings outlook has reinforced analyst confidence, with upward estimate revisions and a more positive assessment of Federal Signal’s growth profile. Now we’ll explore how this...

Recently, Dycom Industries reported that working with some of the world's largest mobile carriers has helped lift its market share, underpinning approximately 11.8% annual revenue growth over the last two years and stronger operating profitability. This combination of rapid top-line expansion and improved cost efficiency signals that Dycom is converting telecom infrastructure demand into more scalable, higher-quality earnings. Now we’ll explore how Dycom’s recent market share gains and...

Amer Sports recently reported strong earnings that highlighted robust revenue and profit growth across all regions, powered by premium brands such as Arc’teryx, Salomon, and Wilson and a fast-growing direct-to-consumer footprint, particularly in Greater China and Asia-Pacific. An interesting angle is how Amer Sports has evolved into a China-focused premium sportswear platform, with Greater China contributing nearly 30% of revenue, supported by Anta Sports’ significant ownership stake and...

Regions Financial (RF) just rolled out a fresh two year, $3 billion share buyback starting in 2026 while trimming its prime lending rate to 6.75%, a paired move that matters for both shareholders and borrowers. See our latest analysis for Regions Financial. Those moves land against a solid backdrop, with the share price at $27.84 after a 1 month share price return of 11.09% and a 5 year total shareholder return of 118.61%. This suggests momentum is building as investors reassess the bank’s...

In early December 2025, Agios Pharmaceuticals reported that the FDA missed its December 7 PDUFA goal date and has yet to issue a decision on the supplemental New Drug Application for mitapivat (Pyrukynd) in adult alpha- and beta-thalassemia, although the filing remains under active review and no new efficacy or safety data have been requested. The delay, which now centers on finalizing labeling and Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy requirements, highlights how regulatory risk...

Recent trading context for G-III Apparel Group G-III Apparel Group (GIII) has quietly climbed about 10% over the past month and roughly 16% in the past 3 months, even as its year to date return still sits slightly negative. See our latest analysis for G-III Apparel Group. With the share price now around $30.80, G-III’s recent 30 day share price return of roughly 9.7% and three year total shareholder return of about 127% suggest momentum is rebuilding as investors reassess its long term...

In late October, Hubbell Incorporated reported mixed third-quarter results, with net sales rising but missing estimates, while adjusted EPS increased 12.1% and beat analyst expectations, prompting management to raise its fiscal 2025 adjusted EPS guidance. This combination of stronger-than-expected profitability and a higher earnings outlook, despite softer sales versus forecasts, has sharpened investor focus on Hubbell’s ability to convert grid modernization and electrification demand into...

In the past quarter, Toronto-based Maple Rock Capital Partners exited its entire US$70.30 million position in Avis Budget Group, while Morgan Stanley shifted its rating on the car rental company to Equal-Weight amid sector caution. This combination of a full institutional exit and a more cautious analyst stance, despite ongoing operational improvements, underscores how sentiment can diverge from underlying business trends in the vehicle rental industry. We will now examine how Maple Rock’s...

Benchmark Electronics recently appointed David L. Cummings as Senior Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer, succeeding David Moezidis, who had earlier been promoted to President and is set to become CEO upon Jeff Benck’s planned retirement in March 2026. This leadership reshuffle brings in a commercial chief with deep experience in global customer management and supply chain transformation just as Benchmark pursues complex, higher-value programs in areas like advanced computing,...

In the past week, Paycom Software reported third-quarter 2025 results that slightly missed earnings per share forecasts but exceeded revenue expectations, while its CFO Robert D. Foster sold 1,300 shares for about US$211,458 and the company presented at Barclays’ Global Technology Conference in San Francisco on December 10. Analysts at Needham reinforced their Hold rating after these updates, highlighting accelerating recurring revenue growth and a constructive outlook for Paycom’s...

Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son (NYSE:NTB) has quietly put up a strong run, with the stock gaining about 11% over the past month and more than 40% year to date. See our latest analysis for Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son. With the share price now at $51.22 and supported by a double digit 30 day share price return, Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son’s momentum appears to be building on an already impressive five year total shareholder return of more than 100%. If this kind of steady compounding...

In recent weeks, Copa Holdings reported another strong quarter, with disciplined cost control and healthy demand helping it deliver industry-leading operating and net margins in the Latin American aviation market. This performance has underpinned a broadly positive analyst stance, with multiple firms reiterating optimistic ratings that emphasize Copa’s competitive advantage and resilient business model in the region. Next, we’ll examine how analysts’ continued confidence in Copa’s margins...

In early December 2025, First Commonwealth Financial Corporation completed a US$25.00 million share repurchase program, buying back about 1.5% of its shares, and its Board authorized a new US$25.00 million buyback plan. This renewed commitment to returning capital suggests management sees ongoing value in reducing share count alongside its broader growth and diversification efforts. With this fresh US$25.00 million repurchase authorization in place, we’ll examine how it reshapes First...

Valaris Limited announced that it has been awarded a multi-year contract with Shell offshore Brazil for drillship VALARIS DS-8, expected to start in the first quarter of 2027, run for about 800 days and deliver an estimated total contract value of roughly US$300 million. This long-dated Shell contract adds further visibility to Valaris’s future workload at a time when some investors have exited the offshore sector, citing a pause in spending since 2024. We’ll now examine how this multi-year...