U.S. Professional Services Stock News

Artificial intelligence is no longer a niche story; it now sits at the centre of global trade, powering 43% of trade growth while still only 15% of overall volume. Trade in AI-related hardware grew over 20% in the first half of 2025, even as wider goods trade stayed closer to 4% growth and global export growth is expected to cool in 2026. For investors, that mix of strength and friction can reward companies with scale, quality and real AI exposure. This article looks at 3 stocks from our...

Geopolitics is back in the spotlight, and energy markets are feeling it. With the U.S.-Iran peace deal under pressure, renewed tensions around the Strait of Hormuz are raising questions about supply security and price risk that can ripple through your portfolio. Instead of reacting to headlines alone, it can help to focus on large, financially solid oil and gas producers that sit at the center of this story. This article highlights 3 stocks from our Energy Sector screener that appear...

Recent analyst upgrades for Relay Therapeutics (RLAY) focus on early clinical data for its drug candidate zovegalisib. Initial results in PIK3CA-driven vascular anomalies, particularly in heavily treated patients, have drawn increased attention to the stock. See our latest analysis for Relay Therapeutics. The recent enthusiasm around zovegalisib comes on top of strong price momentum, with a 1-month share price return of 21.39%, a 3-month share price return of 46.20% and a year-to-date share...

In early June 2026, Hamilton Wingo filed the first wrongful death lawsuit in Dallas County Court at Law against Atmos Energy and several other parties over a fatal gas explosion that destroyed The Clyde apartment complex in Oak Cliff, killing three residents including 81-year-old community activist Sylvia Collins. The filing raises material questions about Atmos Energy’s gas line safety practices and potential liability, particularly given reports that residents smelled gas for days before...

Short term moves and longer term context for Trupanion Trupanion (TRUP) has caught investor attention after recent price strength, with the stock up about 7.5% over the past week and roughly 6% over the past month, contrasting with a decline of about 6.7% over the past 3 months. See our latest analysis for Trupanion. That recent pick up in momentum sits against a weaker backdrop, with the share price down 36.42% year to date and the 1 year total shareholder return declining 53.47% despite the...

Earlier this month, Diehl Defence announced it had signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Spire Global at the ILA Berlin Airshow 2026 to explore collaboration on satellite-based intelligence and early warning against ballistic and hypersonic missiles, drawing on Spire’s RF detection and analytics capabilities. This collaboration framework, paired with Spire’s new Munich facility capable of producing up to 100 satellites per year, highlights how the company is positioning itself as a...

Recently, analysis of Enova International highlighted that its incremental sales growth has been less profitable, with earnings lagging revenue and a high net‑debt‑to‑EBITDA ratio suggesting elevated balance sheet strain. This combination of weaker profit conversion and heavy leverage has intensified questions about financial sustainability and the potential for shareholder dilution at Enova. Next, we’ll examine how concerns over Enova’s high net‑debt‑to‑EBITDA ratio reshape its investment...

Earlier this week, Oracle reported record fiscal 2026 results, including US$19.18 billion in fourth-quarter revenue and US$17.09 billion in annual net income, while confirming guidance for US$90 billion in fiscal 2027 revenue and announcing plans to raise about US$40 billion in new debt and equity to fund AI data center expansion. Award of a US$395.8 million, 10-year federal HR platform contract and large AI-driven cloud wins highlight how Oracle is tying long-duration government and...

Tronox Holdings has released its 2025 sustainability report, confirming it exceeded its environmental and safety targets and permanently closed its Fuzhou TiO₂ plant in China to better align operations with market conditions. The report links these environmental gains and footprint changes with progress in Tronox’s rare earths program, underscoring how sustainability efforts are being tied directly to future product and market opportunities. Next, we’ll examine how Tronox’s progress in rare...

Earlier this month, Goldman Sachs upgraded New Oriental Education & Technology Group from Neutral to Buy, highlighting the company’s approximately US$5.40 billion net cash position and expectations for margin expansion in test preparation and livestreaming businesses. This reassessment by a major global bank underscores how New Oriental’s substantial cash reserves and improving profitability profile may be reshaping perceptions of its financial resilience. Next, we’ll examine how Goldman...

APi Group recently completed its acquisition of Onyx-Fire Protection Services, a Canadian fire and life safety provider expected to add about US$190,000,000 in annual revenue, and raised its full-year 2026 net revenue and adjusted EBITDA guidance to reflect the deal. The transaction deepens APi Group’s presence in the fire and life safety market while management’s higher guidance signals how the company intends to integrate and scale Onyx-Fire within its existing operations. With the...

Digital Realty Trust’s recent annual meeting results showed shareholders rejecting a proposal for enhanced water-risk disclosure, while the company moved ahead with AI-focused initiatives including a new Barcelona data center and a private AI infrastructure partnership with ePlus. At the same time, Baron Capital’s decision to increase its holdings points to growing institutional interest in Digital Realty’s role as an AI and cloud infrastructure landlord. We’ll now explore how the private AI...

York Space Systems (YSS) saw its stock drop more than 16% on June 12, 2026, after investors reacted to the planned SpaceX IPO and ongoing concerns around York’s profitability and sector volatility. See our latest analysis for York Space Systems. That sharp 1 day share price return of down 17.9% sits against a 30 day share price return of 15.3% and a 90 day share price return of 39.7%. This suggests recent momentum had been building before the latest pullback as investors weighed York’s...

Recent analyst activity around Karooooo (KARO) has focused on a series of upward earnings estimate revisions and an improved ranking. This has prompted investors to reassess how the stock’s recent performance aligns with these expectations. See our latest analysis for Karooooo. Karooooo’s recent 3.8% 1 day share price return at US$47.27 and 5.8% year to date share price return sit against a very large 3 year total shareholder return of about 12x, suggesting investors are weighing earlier...

H2O America recently announced that executive Kristen Johnson will depart the company without cause, effective 3 July 2026, with severance provided under her employment agreement. Alongside this leadership change, H2O America has extended its 58-year dividend growth streak with a 4.8% quarterly increase and reaffirmed its 2026 earnings guidance. Next, we’ll examine how Johnson’s departure and the continued dividend growth track record may influence H2O America’s broader investment...

Setting the stage for Air Products and Chemicals stock Air Products and Chemicals (APD) has attracted attention after recent share moves, with the stock closing at $281.62. Investors are weighing this level against the company’s size, profitability, and multi regional revenue base. See our latest analysis for Air Products and Chemicals. Recent price action has been mixed, with the 1 day share price return of 1.26% set against a 30 day share price return down 4.66%. The 5 year total...

Earlier this month, UDR Inc. announced it will shift from quarterly to monthly dividend payments starting in July and expanded its share repurchase authorization by US$25.00 million as part of a broader capital return plan. These changes in how UDR returns cash to shareholders, alongside recent insider selling by its CEO, highlight evolving signals about management’s confidence and capital priorities. Next, we’ll examine how UDR’s move to monthly dividends could influence its existing...

Recent trading snapshot and context Protagonist Therapeutics (PTGX) has drawn investor attention after recent share price moves, with the stock last closing at US$109.78 and posting gains over the past week, month and past 3 months. See our latest analysis for Protagonist Therapeutics. Looking beyond the latest move, Protagonist Therapeutics has shown strong momentum, with a 25.92% year to date share price return and a 94.75% total shareholder return over the past year. If you are tracking...

Noble Corporation plc recently priced an upsized US$800 million offering of 6.250% Senior Notes due 2034, completed in the past, with plans to use the proceeds and cash on hand to redeem its higher-coupon 8.500% Senior Secured Second Lien Notes due 2030 and US$300 million of 8.000% Senior Notes due 2030. This refinancing move highlights Noble’s effort to lower interest costs and reshape its debt profile, potentially supporting future financial flexibility and cash flow. We’ll now examine how...

Progressive (PGR) has drawn fresh attention after its stock gained 2.03% to close at US$204.20, outperforming major indices as traders positioned ahead of an earnings report that is expected to show lower EPS but higher revenue. See our latest analysis for Progressive. At around US$203.11 today, the recent 2.03% daily gain sits against a year to date share price return that is down 4.25%. The three year total shareholder return of 70.99% and five year total shareholder return of 146.08% point...

Bolt, Pony.ai, and Stellantis recently launched an autonomous mobility pilot in Luxembourg to test Pony.ai’s seventh-generation robotaxi on Stellantis’ L4-Ready midsize vans using Bolt’s ride-hailing platform. The project highlights Luxembourg’s supportive regulatory framework as a proving ground for validating Pony.ai’s autonomous driving technology and readiness for future European deployment. Next, we will examine how this European pilot, especially testing seventh-generation autonomous...

We wouldn't blame Expedia Group, Inc. ( NASDAQ:EXPE ) shareholders if they were a little worried about the fact that...

Ooma, Inc.'s ( NYSE:OOMA ) earnings announcement last week was disappointing for investors, despite the decent profit...

Sea (NYSE:SE) is back in focus after reporting 38% year over year revenue growth while simultaneously reinvesting in fulfillment, instant delivery, and other ecosystem services, and cutting several hundred Shopee developer roles globally. See our latest analysis for Sea. The latest quarter of 38% year over year revenue growth and reinvestment in Shopee and Monee is landing against a weaker share price backdrop. The stock is at US$82.94, the year to date share price return is down 36.92%, the...