U.S. Professional Services Stock News

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,...

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 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...

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...

Wondering if Marsh & McLennan Companies is still worth buying after a long run up, or if the market has finally pushed this blue chip too far? This article will walk through what the current share price really implies about future returns. The stock has drifted lower recently, with shares down 1.2% over the last week, 0.5% over the last month, and about 14.9% over the past year, even though the 3 year and 5 year returns of 12.5% and 64.1% still show a solid long term compounding story. That...

Earlier this quarter, New York-based D1 Capital Partners lifted its stake in Flowserve by nearly 5.8 million shares to about 7.5 million, a position valued at roughly US$397.5 million at quarter-end. This move came alongside Flowserve reporting consistent operations, expanding margins, stronger cash generation, and a higher mix of aftermarket revenue, underscoring rising confidence in its business quality. We’ll now examine how D1’s larger ownership position and Flowserve’s margin and cash...

Tronox Holdings (NYSE:TROX) is back on investor radar after lining up up to $600 million in potential government backed financing to expand its rare earths supply chain across Australian mining and processing assets. See our latest analysis for Tronox Holdings. The news lands at an interesting moment for Tronox, with the latest $4.52 share price sitting well below where it started the year. This comes despite a sharp 30 day share price return of 25.21 percent, which suggests momentum may be...

If you have been wondering whether Iridium Communications is starting to look like a bargain or just a value trap, you are not alone, and this is exactly the kind of stock where valuation really matters. The share price has bounced 7.5% over the last week and 12.7% over the past month, but it is still down 36.2% year to date and 36.6% over the last year. That suggests sentiment has shifted, but conviction is still fragile. Those moves come against a backdrop of ongoing interest in satellite...

On November 25, 2025, Loar Holdings Inc. amended its Credit Agreement, increasing its delayed draw term loan commitment by US$175.0 million to US$275.0 million and extending the availability period through September 30, 2026, leaving the full US$275.0 million still undrawn as of that date. This expanded and extended loan capacity, together with fresh analyst coverage positioning Loar as a high-quality aerospace aftermarket M&A compounder, enhances the company’s financial flexibility to...

Earlier this quarter, Waste Connections reported a stronger-than-expected earnings update, with an organic revenue beat, lower employee turnover, record low safety incidents, and roughly 80 basis points of solid waste margin expansion despite mixed results across the broader waste management sector. These operational gains, particularly the combination of improved workforce stability and safety, highlight internal efficiencies that may set Waste Connections apart from industry peers. Now...

Dover (DOV) is back on investors radar after its third quarter update showed steady revenue gains, faster earnings growth, and a guidance bump that points to more confidence from management heading into year end. See our latest analysis for Dover. The upbeat third quarter has clearly shifted sentiment, with the recent earnings pop and guidance raise helping drive a 7.47% 1 month share price return and reinforcing Dover’s strong 3 year total shareholder return of 44.28% despite a modest 1 year...