U.S. Professional Services Stock News

NYSE:BRSL
NYSE:BRSLHospitality

Did New Wisconsin OMNIA Deal and OLG Rollout Just Recast Brightstar Lottery's (BRSL) Platform Story?

Brightstar Lottery PLC recently announced that its subsidiary, Brightstar Global Solutions Corporation, secured an eight-year contract, with multiple extension options, to deploy its OMNIA integrated lottery solution and upgraded retail hardware for the Wisconsin Lottery, while also rolling out its Sales Wizard automation tool to Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation. These back-to-back wins highlight Brightstar’s ability to win competitive tenders and deepen relationships with major...
NYSE:WM
NYSE:WMCommercial Services

Assessing Waste Management (WM) Valuation After Earnings Miss And Cost Efficiency Plans

Why Waste Management’s latest earnings matter for investors Waste Management (WM) recently released fourth quarter and full year 2025 results that showed higher quarterly sales and earnings per share, but the stock came under pressure after the figures fell short of market expectations. See our latest analysis for Waste Management. At a share price of $226.60, Waste Management has logged a 12.22% 90 day share price return, while its 5 year total shareholder return of 116.53% points to a...
NYSE:NIC
NYSE:NICBanks

Nicolet Bankshares Expands Share Capacity While Shares Trade Below Valuation Estimates

Shareholders of Nicolet Bankshares (NYSE:NIC) approved an amendment to increase the company’s authorized share count at a special meeting. The higher authorized share capacity gives the bank more flexibility for potential capital raising, acquisitions or share-based compensation plans. This change is material for existing and prospective investors because it widens the range of future corporate actions the company can consider. Nicolet Bankshares, trading at $150.22, comes into this...
NYSE:EQR
NYSE:EQRResidential REITs

Equity Residential Backs Cadastral To Sharpen AI Led Portfolio Decisions

Equity Residential (NYSE:EQR) has joined an investment round in Cadastral, an AI native software company focused on real estate. The funding adds exposure for Equity Residential to AI driven tools that target property operations and data management. The move reflects Equity Residential's interest in technology that could influence how it manages and analyzes its portfolio. Equity Residential, trading at around $61.77, is taking a tech focused step with its backing of Cadastral. The stock...
NYSE:USB
NYSE:USBBanks

U.S. Bancorp Leadership Shift Raises Questions On Valuation And Capital Priorities

U.S. Bancorp (NYSE:USB) announced that longtime Chairman Andrew Cecere will retire, and current CEO Gunjan Kedia is set to assume the Chairman role. The leadership changes include additional senior executive appointments and planned retirements across key roles. These moves mark a significant transition in the company’s governance and may influence future priorities and culture. For investors watching U.S. Bancorp, the leadership reshuffle comes with the stock at a recent close of $59.11...
NasdaqGS:FIVE
NasdaqGS:FIVESpecialty Retail

Is It Too Late To Consider Five Below (FIVE) After A 107% One Year Gain?

If you are wondering whether Five Below's share price still offers value after a strong run, this article will walk through what the current market is actually pricing in. The stock closed at US$194.09, with returns of 3.0% over 7 days, a 4.1% decline over 30 days, 0.3% year to date, 106.6% over 1 year, a 3.1% decline over 3 years, and 3.0% over 5 years. Taken together, these figures give you a mixed picture of recent momentum and risk sentiment. Recent coverage around Five Below has focused...
NYSE:IVT
NYSE:IVTRetail REITs

Is It Time To Reassess InvenTrust Properties (IVT) After Its Recent Share Price Strength?

If you are wondering whether InvenTrust Properties is fairly priced at its current level, this article will help you unpack what that share price might be implying about the company. The stock most recently closed at US$30.66, with returns of 5.9% over 7 days, 8.8% over 30 days, 10.0% year to date, 6.4% over 1 year, 45.3% over 3 years, and 187.6% over 5 years. Investors have been tracking company updates and sector news that frame these returns, including broader interest in listed real...
NYSE:BAC
NYSE:BACBanks

What Bank of America (BAC)'s Preferred Redemption and Card Revamp Means for Shareholders

In early February 2026, Bank of America detailed plans to redeem its Series DD preferred stock next year while aggressively reworking its credit card offerings, aiming to grow its consumer customer base and enhance profits using data and artificial intelligence. This combination of balance-sheet reshaping and a heavier push into higher-margin consumer credit highlights how the bank is recalibrating its mix of funding and growth engines. We’ll now examine how Bank of America’s renewed credit...
NYSE:SWK
NYSE:SWKMachinery

Stanley Black & Decker Reshapes Portfolio With CAM Sale And Cost Cuts

Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE:SWK) agreed to sell its Consolidated Aerospace Manufacturing business for $1.8b in cash. The company plans to use the proceeds to reduce debt as it completes a $2.1b run rate global cost reduction program. Recent changes include a new General Counsel, an incoming Board Chair, and an additional director, marking a broad leadership refresh. For investors watching NYSE:SWK, these moves come with the stock at $85.57 and a mixed return profile. The shares are up 8.2%...
NYSE:FTV
NYSE:FTVMachinery

A Look At Fortive’s Valuation As Views Diverge Between Earnings Narrative And DCF Estimate

Fortive at a Glance Fortive (FTV) has drawn investor interest recently as its shares trade around $60.20 and the stock shows positive returns over the past week, month, past 3 months, and year to date. See our latest analysis for Fortive. Recent trading has been strong, with a 7 day share price return of 13.41% and a 90 day share price return of 17.51%, while the 3 year total shareholder return of 18.65% suggests more modest progress over a longer horizon. If Fortive has you thinking about...
NasdaqGS:POWI
NasdaqGS:POWISemiconductor

Power Integrations Governance Shifts Highlight Valuation And Incentive Questions

Power Integrations (NasdaqGS:POWI) has announced a chairman transition, with Balu Balakrishnan stepping down as Chairman of the Board and remaining as a director. Balakrishnan S. Iyer has been appointed as the new independent Chairman of the Board. The company has also granted inducement equity awards to new executive hires under an expanded equity compensation plan. These actions highlight changes in board leadership and how the company is structuring incentives for incoming...