U.S. Professional Services Stock News

Apple secured policy changes in India that allow tax exempt imports of manufacturing equipment for iPhone production. The company received exemptions from certain Chinese import tariffs, affecting key parts of its supply chain. Reports indicate Apple is prioritizing high end and foldable iPhone models and is in talks with Intel about custom chip manufacturing. For investors watching NasdaqGS:AAPL, these developments come alongside a $276.49 share price and a 19.5% return over the past year...

Assessing recent moves in Solstice Advanced Materials (SOLS) Solstice Advanced Materials (SOLS) has drawn fresh attention after recent share price swings, with the stock showing a month gain of 32.2% and a past 3 months return of 44.9% against a last close of $65.22. See our latest analysis for Solstice Advanced Materials. Across 2025 so far, Solstice Advanced Materials has paired a 32.2% 1 month share price return with a 44.9% 3 month share price return, suggesting momentum has been building...

In January 2026, Lightmatter announced a technical collaboration with Cadence Design Systems to combine Cadence’s silicon-proven high-speed SerDes and UCIe IP with Lightmatter’s Passage optical engine for co-packaged optics in advanced AI and high-performance computing systems. This partnership highlights how Cadence’s chip-design and packaging expertise is being woven into next-generation photonic interconnects, positioning its technology at the center of emerging custom AI infrastructure...

Howard Hughes Holdings (HHH) has drawn investor attention after recent trading left the stock at US$81.77, with returns of 3.2% over the past month and 4.5% over the past 3 months. See our latest analysis for Howard Hughes Holdings. The recent 2.2% 1 day share price return builds on a 3.2% 30 day gain and a 3.8% year to date share price return. The 1 year total shareholder return of 7.7% contrasts with flat 3 year and weaker 5 year total shareholder returns, suggesting momentum has picked up...

Acuity Inc.’s Board of Directors has approved a 17% increase in the quarterly dividend to US$0.20 per share, payable on February 13, 2026, to shareholders of record as of February 2, 2026. This dividend hike highlights the company’s willingness to return more cash to shareholders, which can be an important signal about management’s view of its financial position. We will now examine how Acuity’s 17% dividend increase shapes its broader investment narrative and what it may indicate for...

GitLab recently announced its GitLab Transcend virtual event for technology leaders, scheduled for February 10, 2026, to showcase how enterprises can apply agentic AI across the software lifecycle while maintaining security, quality, and governance. This focus on unifying DevOps, security, and AI workflows into a single application highlights GitLab’s ambition to reduce tool fragmentation and embed AI deeply into mission-critical software development processes. We’ll now examine how this...

Dorchester Minerals, L.P. previously announced a fourth quarter 2025 cash distribution of US$0.755712 per common unit, covering activity through December 31, 2025 and payable on February 12, 2026 to unitholders of record as of February 2, 2026. This payout detail highlights how the partnership continues to emphasize cash returns to income-focused investors through its regular distribution framework. We’ll now examine how this latest quarterly cash distribution shapes Dorchester Minerals’...

Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE:CMG) has launched its broad "Recipe for Growth" plan after reporting a rare annual same store sales decline. The program centers on operational upgrades, heavier use of digital tools including AI, international expansion, and faster menu testing. Chipotle is also relaunching its rewards program, rolling out new promotions, and bringing back Chicken al Pastor to encourage traffic. Chipotle operates a fast casual restaurant chain focused on burritos, bowls, tacos,...

TSMC (NYSE:TSM) founder Morris Chang made his first public appearance in over a year, meeting with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang. The meeting comes as industry observers focus on TSMC's leadership continuity and long term direction. TSMC has commenced mass production of 2 nanometer chips, positioning its technology at the high end of current semiconductor manufacturing. The company is rapidly scaling advanced chip capacity outside Taiwan, including new facilities in Arizona. For you as an...

Williams Companies (NYSE:WMB) has received top-tier ESG ratings from S&P Global, CDP, and ISS. The company secured key Clean Water Act permits for its Northeast Supply Enhancement project serving the New York City area. These developments highlight Williams Companies’ focus on sustainability and long term infrastructure planning in the natural gas sector. Williams Companies, a major operator of natural gas infrastructure in the United States, is drawing attention as ESG factors continue to...

KeyCorp (NYSE:KEY) executives are scheduled to speak at major financial services conferences. The CEO and Head of Commercial Banking plan to share views on company performance, strategy, and outlook. These presentations may include updates on business priorities that are relevant for current and prospective shareholders. For a regional bank like KeyCorp, which focuses on consumer and commercial banking, corporate presentations can help you understand how management is thinking about credit...

Engaged Capital has formally nominated three new director candidates for BlackLine's 2026 Annual Meeting. The move signals a potential proxy contest focused on the company’s board composition and long term direction. This follows prior activism from Engaged Capital, including a rejected takeover proposal and continued calls for change. For investors watching NasdaqGS:BL, this latest step from Engaged Capital comes at a time when the shares trade at $44.88 and recent returns have been weak...

Pathward Financial, Inc. reported first-quarter 2026 results for the period ended December 31, 2025, with net interest income of US$119.34 million versus US$125.25 million a year earlier, and net income rising to US$35.17 million, lifting basic and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations to US$1.57 from US$1.23. Alongside the earnings report, the company disclosed that it has completed repurchases of 2,713,988 shares for US$203.89 million under its August 2023 buyback, retiring...

Ameren (NYSE:AEE) is ramping up grid modernization and transmission hardening to support rising demand from large industrial customers and new infrastructure projects such as data centers. The company is committing multi billion dollar investments to smart grid technology and cleaner generation to serve contracted load growth from data centers and advanced manufacturing. These efforts are contributing to higher revenues and a shift in Ameren's role as a core regional infrastructure provider...

CubeSmart (CUBE) has teamed up with CBRE Investment Management to acquire a Phoenix self storage property as the first asset in a new US$250 million venture targeting high growth markets. See our latest analysis for CubeSmart. The Phoenix venture news arrived alongside a pickup in the shares, with a 1-day share price return of 2.34% and a 30-day share price return of 9.55%. The 1-year total shareholder return of a 2.69% decline contrasts with a 5-year total shareholder return of 32.61%,...

Robinhood Markets is a leading candidate to manage US government "Trump Accounts" that would allocate $1,000 to children born from 2025 to 2028. The firm is also working to provide retail investors with access to a potential SpaceX IPO through its IPO Access feature. Both initiatives could expand Robinhood's role in long term investing and broaden participation in high profile offerings. Robinhood Markets, NasdaqGS:HOOD, is trading at $80.62, after a 22% decline over the past week and a...

Analyst expectations and upcoming earnings focus Analyst sentiment around Xylem (XYL) has turned more positive ahead of its December 2025 quarter report, with forecasts calling for higher earnings on increased revenue and a positive Earnings ESP, drawing investor attention. See our latest analysis for Xylem. Xylem’s share price has recently picked up, with a 7 day share price return of 3.11% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 8.94%. The 3 year total shareholder return of 36.32% may...

Critical Metals Corp. (NasdaqGM:CRML) has secured final approval to begin construction of its Tanbreez rare-earth project in Greenland. The company has formed a joint venture to build and operate a rare-earth processing facility in Saudi Arabia. CRML is deploying its Nexus 20 communications tower and drone system at the Tanbreez site to support onsite operations. For investors tracking critical mineral supply chains, Critical Metals Corp. sits at the intersection of mining, processing, and...

Enact Holdings (ACT) closed out FY 2025 with Q4 revenue of US$312.7 million and basic EPS of US$1.23, alongside net income of US$177.2 million. This sits against a trailing twelve month revenue base of about US$1.24 billion and EPS of US$4.54. Over recent quarters the company has reported revenue increasing from US$301.8 million in Q4 2024 to US$312.7 million in Q4 2025, while quarterly basic EPS ranged between roughly US$1.06 and US$1.23 across that period. This leaves investors focused on...

Huntington Ingalls Industries’ Newport News Shipbuilding division recently completed builder’s sea trials for the John F. Kennedy (CVN 79), the second Gerald R. Ford-class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, marking a major step toward fleet readiness after its first at-sea systems testing. This milestone underscores HII’s role in delivering next-generation carriers with enhanced power-generation capacity, operational efficiency, and lower manning requirements for the U.S. Navy. Next, we’ll...

Without a specific news catalyst in play, Matador Resources (MTDR) has still drawn investor attention after recent price moves. This has prompted a closer look at how its share performance and financial profile currently line up. See our latest analysis for Matador Resources. Recent share price strength, including a 5.4% 1 day and 13.4% 30 day share price return to around $46.96, contrasts with a 16.6% 1 year total shareholder return decline and a 21.4% 3 year total shareholder return...

Syntec Optics Holdings, Inc. recently saw stockholders approve an amendment to its Second Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation at the January 20, 2026 annual meeting, while January short interest fell and a hedge fund added a new position alongside mixed analyst views. Taken together, the governance change, reduced short positioning, and fresh institutional interest highlight shifting sentiment signals that many investors monitor closely. We’ll now explore how the sharp decrease...

Compass Minerals International (CMP) is back in focus after reporting first quarter fiscal 2026 results, featuring higher sales, a swing to profit, a planned asset sale and a higher full year earnings outlook. See our latest analysis for Compass Minerals International. Those results arrive after a strong run in the share price, with Compass Minerals International’s 30 day share price return of 22.40% and 90 day share price return of 54.29% lifting the stock to US$25.52. The 1 year total...

Raymond James Financial (NYSE:RJF) has launched a new digital AI operations agent, Rai, for advisers and staff. The firm is rolling out Rai across the enterprise alongside upgrades to its broader suite of AI tools. The move is aimed at modernizing workflows, supporting decision-making, and sharpening the firm’s position in wealth management. For investors watching NYSE:RJF, the launch of Rai sits alongside a share price of $169.89 and multi year returns of 56.6% over 3 years and 142.7% over...