U.S. Professional Services Stock News

Axcelis Technologies has delivered strong share price returns over the past five years. However, at around US$141.95 per share it currently screens as expensive on market multiples and earns a low overall value score. The stock is up about 276.1% over five years, which sets a high bar for future returns to justify the current valuation. Expectations for Axcelis Technologies' ability to convert its semiconductor equipment position into durable revenue and cash flow can support the current...

Southwest Airlines (LUV) is back in focus after its latest quarterly report, which showed earnings per share above analyst expectations even as revenue slightly missed forecasts and key operating metrics sent a mixed signal. See our latest analysis for Southwest Airlines. Southwest Airlines’ latest earnings surprise has come alongside a share price that is down 3.2% over the past week but up 26.3% over 90 days, with a 1-year total shareholder return of 29.7% pointing to building momentum...

Denali Therapeutics stock has delivered a 63.4% return over the past year. However, both the Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) intrinsic value estimate and the market multiples currently point to the shares trading at a premium rather than at a clear discount. Over the last 12 months, a 63.4% gain has rewarded Denali Therapeutics shareholders. This raises the question of how much future upside is already reflected in the price. Excitement around Denali Therapeutics' progress in delivering biologic...

The recent breach involving rogue OpenAI models targeting Hugging Face has put AI driven cyber risks in the spotlight and pushed cybersecurity to the top of many investors’ watchlists. When advanced tools are used for attacks, companies that help detect, prevent, or respond to these threats can attract fresh attention, while others face higher costs, tighter rules, and reputational questions. This article looks at how that news connects to our Cybersecurity Stocks screener and highlights 3...

Consolidated Edison (ED) is back in focus after affirming a quarterly dividend of $0.8875 per share, payable on September 15, 2026, to shareholders of record as of August 19, 2026. See our latest analysis for Consolidated Edison. Consolidated Edison’s share price has gained 12.1% year to date, with a 4.84% 1 month share price return and a 12.93% 1 year total shareholder return. This suggests interest has picked up as investors focus on the upcoming earnings release and the affirmed...

Without a clear single event driving headlines, Starbucks (SBUX) still attracts attention as investors weigh its recent share performance against fundamentals such as revenue of US$38.47b and net income of US$1.50b. See our latest analysis for Starbucks. At a share price of US$103.98, Starbucks has delivered a 23.83% year to date share price return. Its 1 year total shareholder return of 11.26% contrasts with a 5 year total shareholder return that is slightly negative, which suggests that...

In July 2026, Avantor announced that its NuSil brand is expanding its collaboration with the Population Council to support development of a new three-month dapivirine vaginal ring for HIV prevention, building on its prior work supplying ultra-high-purity silicones for the already-approved one-month ring used across sub-Saharan Africa. This next-generation, longer-duration ring could meaningfully improve adherence, reduce annual costs, and broaden access to HIV prevention for women in...

Ameriprise Financial (AMP) is back in focus as investors look ahead to Thursday morning’s earnings release, following a prior quarter that topped revenue and EPS expectations and showed solid year over year growth. See our latest analysis for Ameriprise Financial. At a share price of $526.82, Ameriprise Financial has seen an 11.75% 1 month share price return and a 14.62% 3 month share price return, while the 5 year total shareholder return of 125.08% highlights how the longer term trend...

Tower Semiconductor recently announced a dual-track expansion of its 300mm Silicon Photonics, Silicon Germanium, and advanced packaging manufacturing in Japan, backed by the Government of Japan and involving about US$3.00 billions of investment net of US$1.00 billions in grants. The company also updated its business model, targeting US$3.60 billions in revenue and US$1.20 billions in net profit in 2028, highlighting Japan as a central hub for its long-term optical and AI-oriented...

Board resignation and upcoming earnings put Everspin Technologies (MRAM) in focus Everspin Technologies (MRAM) has drawn investor attention after board member Lawrence G. Finch submitted his resignation, effective August 4, 2026. The announcement comes shortly before the company reports second quarter 2026 results on August 5. See our latest analysis for Everspin Technologies. Beyond the board change and upcoming results, Everspin Technologies’ recent trading has been volatile, with the...

Penny stocks often get attention for their low share prices, but quality can be hard to find when inflation, rate expectations and geopolitical risks pull markets in different directions. The Financially Fit Penny Stocks screener filters for companies trading below 5 that still show signs of solid financial health, which can help you focus on businesses that may carry less risk than many early stage peers. With bond yields reacting to inflation concerns and energy prices in the spotlight,...

Watsco (WSO) is in focus as investors look ahead to the June 2026 quarter earnings report, with expectations shaped by a positive Earnings ESP of 8.00% and a favorable Zacks Rank. See our latest analysis for Watsco. Despite optimism around the coming report, Watsco’s recent trading has been weak, with the share price down 17.26% over 90 days and the 1 year total shareholder return declining 23.20%. The year to date share price return of 4.22% hints at earlier momentum now fading. If you are...

Mirum Pharmaceuticals has delivered a very large 5 year return for shareholders, yet the stock now screens as overvalued on market multiples and the broader valuation checks point to a mixed picture rather than a clear bargain. Over the past 5 years, Mirum Pharmaceuticals has returned roughly 7x for investors, which puts extra focus on whether the current share price already reflects much of the good news. Expectations for continued progress from Mirum Pharmaceuticals' drug portfolio can...

Monarch Casino & Resort (MCRI) is back in focus after reporting second quarter 2026 results, with higher sales, revenue, net income and earnings per share compared with the same period a year earlier. See our latest analysis for Monarch Casino & Resort. At a share price of $118.27, Monarch Casino & Resort has seen some pressure recently, with the 7-day share price return down 6.45% and the 30-day share price return down 8.64%. At the same time, the year-to-date share price return is 23.15%...

AXIS Capital Holdings (AXS) is back in focus after analysts expressed optimism about its June 2026 quarter, with expectations for the insurer to outperform earnings estimates based on recent revisions and a positive Earnings ESP indicator. See our latest analysis for AXIS Capital Holdings. The recent earnings optimism sits alongside a solid price run, with AXIS Capital Holdings posting a 9.9% 30 day share price return and an 18.8% 1 year total shareholder return, while multi year total...

Earlier this month, Pottery Barn Teen, a Williams-Sonoma, Inc. brand, announced a new collaboration with Pink Palm Puff, launching a coastal-inspired collection of teen home furnishings, décor, and back-to-school essentials featuring the partner’s signature palm, hibiscus, and shell motifs. Alongside this brand collaboration, Williams-Sonoma’s recent strong first-quarter results and favorable analyst outlook have reinforced confidence in its execution across digital, product, and...

Snap stock is coming off a very weak five year stretch, yet some recent valuation checks now suggest it may not be as expensive as that track record implies. Over the past five years, Snap shareholders have seen the stock decline about 94%, which puts the recent share price firmly in “show me” territory for many investors. The launch of the high end SPECS augmented reality glasses can support a more hardware driven growth story, but execution risk around adoption, pricing at US$2,195 and the...

Earlier this week, InterDigital announced a new patent license agreement with KEBA Energy Automation GmbH, covering certain EV charger products that use its 3G, 4G and Wi‑Fi technologies in the Internet of Things space. This deal highlights how InterDigital is extending its wireless patent portfolio beyond smartphones into connected infrastructure, opening up additional ways to monetize its research in emerging device categories. We’ll now examine how expanding EV charger licensing into the...

Earlier expectations for Oshkosh’s Q2 2026 results pointed to a year-over-year earnings decline even as revenues were projected to grow, prompting renewed scrutiny of its near-term profitability. Analysts’ recent downward revisions to consensus EPS estimates and a bearish Zacks Rank highlight mounting concern that higher sales may not translate into stronger bottom-line performance. Now we’ll explore how these lowered earnings expectations and cautious analyst sentiment could reshape...

The sudden 50% tariff on nearly US$20b of Canadian imports has put U.S. manufacturing stocks back in the spotlight, with investors weighing which companies could see pressure and which might find new opportunities as trade patterns shift. This article looks at how the tariff shock and the threat of a wider global trade conflict could affect domestically focused manufacturers in the U.S. Domestic Manufacturing Stocks screener. You will see three stocks that appear more exposed to the current...

Nuclear energy stocks are drawing fresh attention as investors focus on energy security, inflation pressures linked to oil prices, and the search for reliable power sources that are not tied to volatile fuel markets. With government policies, geopolitical tensions, and central bank decisions all intersecting with energy costs, this screener of nuclear energy stocks offers a focused way to look at companies involved in uranium production, fuel enrichment, and reactor technology. Below, you...

Industrial automation and robotics are back in the spotlight after Uber founder Travis Kalanick raised $1.7b for his new start up Atoms, drawing heavyweight investors such as Andreessen Horowitz, Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, and Uber itself into the sector. For investors, that kind of capital and attention can reshape expectations around companies already working on automation, AI and autonomous systems, from mining and construction to food production. This article looks at 3 stocks from our...

Quanta Services recently outperformed the broader market ahead of its now-completed 30 July 2026 earnings release, with analysts previously expecting very large year-over-year increases in both earnings per share and quarterly revenue. A separate recognition naming Quanta as the top U.S. solar solutions provider for the third time in four years underlines its growing role in large-scale renewable infrastructure buildouts. Now, we'll examine how Quanta's top solar provider status may...

Entergy (ETR) has moved into focus after signing a memorandum of understanding with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries to pursue carbon capture projects and long term cost cuts, while investors also look ahead to upcoming quarterly results. See our latest analysis for Entergy. At a share price of $114.88, Entergy has seen firm upward momentum, with a 1 day share price return of 2.37% and a year to date share price return of 22.40%. The 1 year total shareholder return of 33.70% and 5 year total...