U.S. Professional Services Stock News

If you are wondering whether Cal-Maine Foods is attractively priced after its recent moves, this article walks through what the current share price might be implying about value. The stock most recently closed at US$83.91, with returns of 1.9% over the past week, 6.9% over the past month, a 6.9% gain year to date, but a 14.5% decline over the last year alongside 86.6% and 177.1% returns over the past 3 and 5 years. Recent coverage around Cal-Maine Foods has focused on its role in the egg and...

Kennametal Inc.’s board recently declared a quarterly cash dividend of US$0.20 per share, payable on February 24, 2026 to shareholders of record as of February 10, 2026. This routine dividend affirmation comes just as investors focus on Kennametal’s upcoming earnings report, where analysts expect year-over-year revenue growth and stronger adjusted earnings. With investors watching for adjusted earnings to potentially exceed prior guidance, we’ll explore how this shapes Kennametal’s broader...

SoundHound AI extended its relationship with Five Guys to roll out AI ordering across more restaurant locations. The company also entered a new collaboration with Bridgepointe Technologies to bring its AI solutions to Bridgepointe’s large enterprise client base. These partnerships expand SoundHound AI’s presence in both quick service restaurants and broader corporate environments. SoundHound AI (NasdaqGM:SOUN) is gaining more real world exposure as it brings voice and conversational AI into...

How Public Service Enterprise Group stock looks after its recent trading move Public Service Enterprise Group (PEG) shares recently closed at $80.31, prompting investors to reassess how the utility’s mix of electric, gas, and nuclear operations aligns with their income and stability goals. See our latest analysis for Public Service Enterprise Group. The 2.5% one day share price decline sits against a relatively steady recent pattern, with a 7 day share price return of 1.6% and a small 30 day...

Cinemark’s recent rebound and why 2026 is back in focus Cinemark Holdings (CNK) is back on investor radar after analysts highlighted potential 2026 box office benefits from delayed Hollywood releases, along with announced buybacks and plans to reinstate dividends in 2025. That mix of operational momentum and cash returns has shifted attention away from last year’s share pressure and toward what the current price might already reflect about those movie slate and capital return plans. See our...

In late January 2026, Associated Banc-Corp’s board declared regular quarterly cash dividends on its common and preferred shares and authorized a share repurchase program of up to US$100,000,000. This capital return package follows a period in 2025 when Associated Banc-Corp moved from a net loss to much higher net income and earnings per share. We’ll now examine how the newly announced US$100,000,000 share repurchase program could shape Associated Banc-Corp’s broader investment narrative...

McDonald's, NYSE:MCD, is launching a limited-edition McNugget Caviar kit in partnership with Paramount Caviar. The kit is a free, online-only offer timed around Valentine's Day and Galentine's Day. The promotion pairs Chicken McNuggets with premium caviar to create a luxury themed tasting experience. McDonald's, trading at around $318.53, is layering this luxury style campaign on top of an already established track record in the quick service space. The stock has recorded returns of 5.0%...

Insider buying and steady earnings put W. R. Berkley in focus W. R. Berkley (WRB) is back on investors’ radar after fresh insider buying from Mitsui Sumitomo and a new earnings report that paired steady operating results with a slight revenue shortfall versus expectations. See our latest analysis for W. R. Berkley. At a share price of US$67.77, W. R. Berkley’s recent moves, including continued buybacks and steady quarterly earnings, come after a softer 90 day share price return of 8.48%...

Helmerich & Payne (HP) heads into a busy week, with investors watching the upcoming fiscal first quarter 2026 earnings release alongside a CEO transition and rig reactivations in Saudi Arabia. See our latest analysis for Helmerich & Payne. The recent 31.18% 3 month share price return and 14.40% year to date share price return to US$34.25 suggest momentum has picked up ahead of the earnings release and leadership change, even though the 3 year total shareholder return of a 13.27% decline...

What the AmberLite FPA57 launch could mean for DuPont de Nemours (DD) DuPont de Nemours (DD) has introduced its AmberLite FPA57 resin, a weak base anion resin aimed at organic acid producers seeking longer cycle times, greater physical stability, and improved fouling resistance in purification systems. See our latest analysis for DuPont de Nemours. DuPont de Nemours’ AmberLite FPA57 launch arrives after a steady run in the share price, with a 30 day share price return of 8.71% and a 90 day...

In late January 2026, Viavi Solutions reported second-quarter fiscal 2026 results showing US$369.3 million in sales but a US$48.1 million net loss, issued strong revenue guidance of US$386 million to US$400 million for the third quarter, filed a US$220.82 million shelf registration for 10,500,000 common shares tied to an ESOP, and outlined a cost-saving restructuring plan targeted for completion by June 2026. Beneath the headline growth and restructuring, Viavi is pairing rising sales with...

Banc of California (BANC) is back in focus after reporting fourth quarter results that included net interest income of US$251.36 million and net income of US$77.39 million, both above the prior year period. See our latest analysis for Banc of California. The earnings release appears to have kept positive momentum intact, with a 90-day share price return of 21.60% and a 1-year total shareholder return of 32.79% at a share price of US$20.38. This suggests investors are reacting to recent...

Why Paymentus Holdings Has Caught Investor Attention Paymentus Holdings (PAY) is back on investor screens after reporting record bookings, a strong backlog, and successful onboarding of large enterprise clients across several sectors, all tied to rising demand for omnichannel payments. See our latest analysis for Paymentus Holdings. At a share price of $27.18, Paymentus has had a mixed stretch, with a 1-day share price return of 1.68% following weaker 90-day share price performance of 24.71%...

Coinbase Global (NasdaqGS:COIN) has expanded its integration with Crypto ISAC to continuously share proprietary threat intelligence across the crypto sector. The move formalizes ongoing, real time collaboration with vetted industry members focused on identifying and responding to cybersecurity risks. This development represents a sector wide effort to build collective defenses against sophisticated attacks on exchanges and blockchain platforms. For you as an investor, this matters because...

uniQure (NasdaqGS:QURE) is back in focus after disclosing that the FDA views current AMT-130 gene therapy data as insufficient for a Biologics License Application, clouding timelines and drawing legal and analyst scrutiny. See our latest analysis for uniQure. The FDA setback has come after a volatile period, with a 56.83% 1 year total shareholder return contrasting with an 18.86% 3 month share price decline and a smaller 5.60% year to date share price gain. This suggests that momentum has...

Recent performance snapshot for Cabot (CBT) Cabot (CBT) has attracted investor interest after a recent share price move, with the stock closing at US$72.86 and showing mixed return patterns across the past week, month and past 3 months. See our latest analysis for Cabot. That latest move to US$72.86 comes after an 18.97% 3 month share price return. However, the 1 year total shareholder return of a 12.10% decline suggests recent momentum contrasts with a weaker longer term outcome. If Cabot’s...

As February 2026 begins, the United States stock market has shown a strong start with major indices like the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 posting significant gains, reflecting positive investor sentiment despite ongoing economic uncertainties such as delayed jobs data due to a government shutdown. In this environment, identifying high growth tech stocks requires careful consideration of factors such as innovation potential and resilience in adapting to evolving market dynamics.

As February 2026 begins, U.S. stock markets have shown strong momentum with major indices like the Dow Jones and S&P 500 posting significant gains, reflecting a positive start to the month despite recent economic uncertainties such as government shutdowns and trade negotiations. In this environment of fluctuating market conditions, identifying stocks that are potentially undervalued can offer investors opportunities to capitalize on discrepancies between market prices and intrinsic values.

As the U.S. stock market begins February on a strong note, with major indexes like the Dow Jones and S&P 500 posting significant gains, investors are paying close attention to growth stocks that offer robust potential. In this environment, companies with high insider ownership often stand out as attractive opportunities due to their alignment of interests between management and shareholders, particularly when they demonstrate impressive earnings growth.

As February 2026 begins, U.S. stock indexes have shown a strong start, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average climbing by 515 points and the S&P 500 nearing record highs. Amid this positive market momentum, investors might be considering various strategies to capitalize on potential growth opportunities. Penny stocks, often representing smaller or newer companies, remain an intriguing investment area despite being considered somewhat niche today. These stocks can offer significant returns when...

As February 2026 unfolds, the U.S. stock market is experiencing a robust start with major indices like the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 climbing significantly higher, driven by positive economic indicators such as an unexpected expansion in manufacturing activity. Amidst this optimistic backdrop, investors are keenly searching for overlooked opportunities within the small-cap sector, where undiscovered gems can offer substantial growth potential when aligned with strong...

As February 2026 begins, the U.S. stock market has shown robust growth with major indices like the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 posting significant gains, driven by positive developments such as a new trade deal with India and expanding manufacturing activity. In this dynamic environment, dividend stocks can offer investors a blend of income stability and potential capital appreciation, making them an attractive consideration for those looking to navigate the current economic...

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In late January 2026, EchoStar featured prominently at Perform 2026, where senior cloud and IT leaders discussed the company’s evolving cloud, OSS operations, and infrastructure capabilities. At the same time, investor anxiety over potential merger talks between SpaceX and xAI, plus heightened options activity in EchoStar, has sharpened focus on how external competitive shifts could affect its satellite and telecommunications franchise. With recent returns mixed, we’ll explore how concerns...