U.S. Professional Services Stock News

Middleby (MIDD) just caught fresh attention after Jefferies shifted to a Buy rating, pointing to momentum in its Commercial Foodservice business, healthier margins, and ongoing support from share repurchases and insider buying. See our latest analysis for Middleby. The Jefferies upgrade seems to have lit a fire under the stock, with a 1 day share price return of 9.27 percent and a 7 day share price return of 17.56 percent, even though the 1 year total shareholder return is still slightly...

If you have been wondering whether Citizens Financial Group is still a bargain after its latest run up, you are not alone. This article is going to unpack exactly what you might be paying for at today’s price. The stock has climbed 5.0% over the last week, 11.7% over the past month, and is now up 34.1% year to date, building on a 31.3% 1 year gain and more than doubling investors’ money over 5 years with a 104.4% total return. Recent moves have been driven by a mix of improving sentiment...

Biohaven Ltd. recently presented clinical safety and efficacy data from its novel Trop2-directed antibody-drug conjugate BHV-1510, in combination with Regeneron’s anti-PD-1 cemiplimab, at the 2025 ESMO Immuno-Oncology Congress in London, showing meaningful response rates and manageable safety across several tumor types. The data, including strong objective response rates in non-small cell lung, endometrial, urothelial and triple negative breast cancers, underscores Biohaven’s growing...

Wondering if Medical Properties Trust at around $5.50 is a bargain or a value trap? You are not alone. This stock has become a lightning rod for income investors trying to separate recovery potential from real risk. After a brutal multi year slide, the shares are still down 39.6% over 3 years and 61.6% over 5 years, but they have bounced 37.1% year to date and 43.6% over the last year, including an 11.1% gain in the past month despite a minor 2.0% pullback this week. That rebound has played...

If you are wondering whether Heidrick & Struggles International is still a smart buy after such a strong run, you are not alone. This is exactly what we are going to unpack here. The stock has climbed 33.9% year to date and is up 30.4% over the last year, while longer term holders have seen gains of 108.8% over 3 years and 122.8% over 5 years, all from a recent close of $59.01. Those gains have come as investors have warmed to the company’s positioning in higher value advisory and leadership...

BofA Securities just cooled on PROCEPT BioRobotics (PRCT), downgrading the stock to neutral after flagging slower utilization of its aquablation systems and softer system sales as hospital capital budgets tighten. See our latest analysis for PROCEPT BioRobotics. Investors have already been wrestling with this shift in sentiment, with a 1 month share price return of 13.94 percent offering only a brief rebound against a year to date share price loss of 57.06 percent and a 1 year total...

On 2 December 2025, First Interstate BancSystem, Inc. was added to the S&P 1000 index, joining a broader cohort of small- and mid-cap U.S. companies. This index inclusion could broaden the bank’s investor base as index-tracking funds and benchmark-aware investors reassess its role in diversified portfolios. We’ll now explore how First Interstate’s addition to the S&P 1000 could influence its investment narrative, particularly around capital flexibility. The latest GPUs need a type of rare...

Chime Financial (CHYM) has quietly beaten the broader fintech space over the past month, with the stock up roughly 25% even as its year to date return remains down almost 29%. See our latest analysis for Chime Financial. The recent 30 day share price return of 24.65 percent, including a 9.10 percent jump in the last session to 26.50 dollars, suggests momentum is rebuilding even though the year to date share price return remains firmly negative. If Chime’s rebound has you rethinking the...

As the U.S. market navigates a complex landscape with the Dow Jones Industrial Average reaching new heights and tech-heavy indices like the Nasdaq and S&P 500 experiencing pullbacks, investors are closely watching for opportunities amid fluctuating interest rates and economic data. In this environment, identifying stocks that may be undervalued requires careful consideration of their intrinsic worth relative to current market conditions, offering potential value in a diverse portfolio.

The U.S. stock market has been experiencing mixed movements, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average recently setting a new all-time high while the Nasdaq and S&P 500 have pulled back due to concerns over tech stocks. Despite these fluctuations, certain investment opportunities continue to capture attention, particularly in areas that offer affordability and potential growth. Penny stocks, though an outdated term, still represent smaller or newer companies that can provide significant value...

BILL Holdings (BILL) is back in the spotlight after activist shareholder Barington Capital publicly urged the board to cut costs and seriously evaluate strategic options, including a potential sale or merger. See our latest analysis for BILL Holdings. The activist push lands after a volatile stretch for shareholders, with a 30 day share price return of 17.8 percent but a one year total shareholder return of minus 38.2 percent. This suggests short term momentum is firming while the longer term...

Wondering if Synchrony Financial is still a smart buy at today’s price, or if you have already missed the best of the upside? You are not alone. This piece is going to dig into what the numbers really say about its value. The stock has climbed 5.2% in the last week, 13.6% over the past month, and is now up 29.6% year to date, with a 184.7% gain over five years that has many investors asking whether it is getting stretched or just hitting its stride. Recent headlines have focused on...

The latest move in U-Haul Holding (UHAL) stock is less about company specific headlines and more about macro tailwinds, as the Federal Reserve's rate cut ignited a rally in financing sensitive ground transportation names. See our latest analysis for U-Haul Holding. That macro bounce comes after a tougher stretch, with the share price now at $54.40 and a negative year to date share price return contrasting with a still positive five year total shareholder return. This hints that near term...

Earlier this month, VICI Properties’ board declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of US$0.45 per share for the October–December 2025 period, payable on 8 January 2026 to shareholders of record on 17 December 2025. This latest payout highlights management’s continued confidence in the REIT’s income stream even as the gaming-focused portfolio contends with industry softness and evolving tenant risks. Next, we’ll examine how this dividend affirmation, against ongoing gaming-sector...

If you are wondering whether Comstock Resources is still a smart way to play natural gas or if the market has already priced in the story, you are in the right place. The stock has pulled back about 13.7% over the last week and is down 2.2% over the past month, but it is still up 23.6% year to date and 36.8% over the last year, with a 438.2% gain over five years. Recent moves in natural gas prices and shifting expectations around US production discipline have kept Comstock in the spotlight,...

Revolution Medicines (RVMD) has quietly become one of the stronger movers in oncology biotech this year, with the stock climbing sharply over the past 3 months as investors lean into its RAS-focused pipeline story. See our latest analysis for Revolution Medicines. That surge in momentum has been the real story, with a 30 day share price return of about 22 percent feeding into a roughly 77 percent year to date gain and a powerful three year total shareholder return above 220 percent as...

On December 4, 2025, Eastman Chemical’s board approved a quarterly dividend increase from US$0.83 to US$0.84 per share, payable January 8, 2026, to shareholders of record on December 15, 2025. This latest lift, extending Eastman’s dividend growth streak to 16 years and backed by new cost-cutting goals, underscores management’s focus on cash generation and shareholder returns. Next, we’ll examine how the dividend increase and added 2026 cost savings targets may influence Eastman Chemical’s...

Solid Power (SLDP) is back in focus after director Erik Anderson sold 30,000 shares and the company adjusted its Executive Change in Control and Severance Plan, raising fresh questions about leadership incentives and governance. See our latest analysis for Solid Power. Those governance tweaks are landing after a sharp run, with the share price at 5.12 and a year to date share price return of 147.34 percent. However, the recent 30 day share price return of negative 27.89 percent suggests...

Wondering if H&R Block is quietly becoming a bargain, or if the market is signaling deeper issues with the business? This breakdown will help you decide whether HRB deserves a spot on your watchlist. The stock has slipped recently, down 2.4% over the last week, 12.5% over the past month, and 21.4% year to date. However, longer term holders are still sitting on gains of 9.2% over 3 years and 209.2% over 5 years. Some of this pullback reflects shifting sentiment around consumer services and...

If you have been wondering whether CME Group is still worth buying after this long run up, you are not alone. This article is going to unpack what the current price really implies. Even after a recent pullback of around 2.9% over the last week and 3.9% over the last month, the stock is still up 14.4% year to date and about 18.2% over the past year, building on a powerful 74.0% three year and 78.8% five year climb. Those moves have come as CME continues to sit at the center of global...

If you have ever wondered whether Autodesk is actually worth its current price tag, you are not alone. This article is designed to unpack what the market might be missing. The stock has been choppy lately, slipping around 2.3% over the last week and only 0.5% over the past month, but it is still up about 2.3% year to date and 50.0% over three years. This hints at a longer term growth story despite a slightly negative 1 year return of 2.4%. Recent attention on Autodesk has centered on its...

In the past week, Floor & Decor Holdings reported a mixed quarter with revenue rising 5.5% while comparable sales slipped 1.2%, as management cut store buildout costs, managed a CEO transition, and reaffirmed plans to open about 20 stores annually despite housing market pressures. At the same time, the company is leaning into digital innovation, expanded kitchen and outdoor offerings, and supply chain improvements to capture market share even as weak same-store sales and an 8.8% return on...

American Assets Trust (AAT) just attracted a fresh $4.4 million stake from Argosy-Lionbridge Management, right after the REIT nudged its full year FFO guidance higher, a combination that naturally draws value focused investors. See our latest analysis for American Assets Trust. The new Argosy-Lionbridge stake and slightly higher FFO guidance land against a weaker backdrop, with a year to date share price return of negative 26.9 percent and a one year total shareholder return of negative 26.55...

Primo Brands (PRMB) has quietly slid almost 50% over the past year, even as its annual revenue still edges higher and earnings swing sharply. That disconnect is exactly what has value focused investors paying closer attention. See our latest analysis for Primo Brands. Over the past year, Primo Brands’ 1 year total shareholder return of around negative 50 percent, alongside a roughly negative 35 percent 3 month share price return from about 15 dollars, suggests sentiment has been fading even...