U.S. Professional Services Stock News

Kestra Medical Technologies (KMTS) has been quietly grinding higher, with the stock up around 2% on the day, nearly 9% over the past week, and roughly 24% year to date. See our latest analysis for Kestra Medical Technologies. That kind of steady climb in the share price, capped by a 1 day share price return of just under 2 percent, suggests momentum is building as investors warm to Kestra Medical Technologies growth story and reassess its risk profile. If this move in Kestra Medical...

Innovative Industrial Properties (IIPR) just reaffirmed its shareholder payout, declaring a fourth quarter 2025 common dividend of $1.90 per share along with its regular Series A preferred dividend, even as tenant stress and revenue headwinds linger. See our latest analysis for Innovative Industrial Properties. The reaffirmed dividend lands after a sharp rebound, with a 20.05 percent 1 month share price return and 13.64 percent 7 day share price return. However, the 1 year total shareholder...

PagerDuty (PD) is back in the spotlight after a shareholder law firm launched an investigation into whether investors were misled ahead of the company cutting its net retention metrics and full year revenue outlook. See our latest analysis for PagerDuty. The investigation comes after a sharp reset in expectations, with the stock’s 30 day share price return of minus 16.6 percent contributing to a year to date decline of roughly 28 percent. A five year total shareholder return of about minus 72...

Wondering if Equity Residential is quietly becoming a bargain, or if the market is rightly cautious about this apartment REIT at around $60.73 a share? The stock has inched up about 1.1% over the last week and 2.2% over the last month, but it is still down roughly 13.3% year to date and 13.1% over the last year. This naturally raises questions about whether sentiment has overshot fundamentals. Recent headlines have focused on shifting demand in coastal rental markets and the impact of...

Plug Power (PLUG) just paired fresh commercial wins with a big governance and capital move, proposing charter changes that would make it easier to raise equity while it scales green hydrogen projects. See our latest analysis for Plug Power. Those contract wins and governance moves are landing against a mixed backdrop, with the share price at $2.29 and a roughly 14.5% 90 day share price return contrasting with a still deeply negative five year total shareholder return. Long term holders are...

Earlier this week, Balfour Miami Beach, an 82-room Art Deco landmark in Miami’s South of Fifth district, joined Wyndham’s Registry Collection Hotels portfolio, aligning its independent luxury positioning with Wyndham’s global distribution and loyalty platform. This move strengthens Wyndham’s presence in high-end boutique leisure travel while showcasing how the Registry Collection model can attract distinctive, design-led properties away from competing hotel brands. Next, we’ll examine how...

JetBlue Airways (JBLU) is shaking up its investment story with BlueHouse, a new premium lounge at JFK that signals a clear tilt toward higher spending travelers and potentially higher margin revenue. See our latest analysis for JetBlue Airways. These moves come as JetBlue’s 1 month share price return of 17.9 percent has helped claw back a small part of a much tougher year. The 1 year total shareholder return remains firmly negative and longer term performance is weak, suggesting sentiment is...

Greif (GEF) has quietly kept shareholders happy, with the stock climbing about 14 % over the past month and 16 % in the past 3 months, even without a splashy headline catalyst. See our latest analysis for Greif. At around $69.43 per share, Greif’s recent double digit 30 day share price return builds on steady year to date gains, while its five year total shareholder return of 74.36% shows momentum has been quietly compounding over time. If Greif’s steady climb has you rethinking where the...

Amidst a backdrop of declining major stock indexes, with the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average experiencing their fourth consecutive losses due to AI bubble concerns and tepid labor data, the tech-heavy Nasdaq has also seen a recent decline. In this environment, identifying high-growth tech stocks requires careful consideration of companies that demonstrate resilience and potential for innovation despite broader market challenges.

As December 2025 unfolds, the U.S. stock market faces a challenging period with major indices like the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average experiencing consecutive declines amid AI bubble concerns and rising unemployment rates. In such an environment, identifying undervalued stocks becomes crucial for investors seeking opportunities that may offer potential value relative to their intrinsic worth.

As the U.S. stock market experiences a pullback with major indices like the S&P 500 and Dow Jones facing consecutive losses, investors are increasingly cautious amid concerns over an AI bubble and tepid labor data. In such uncertain times, growth companies with high insider ownership can offer a compelling option as they often align management's interests with those of shareholders, potentially leading to sustained revenue growth despite broader market challenges.

As the U.S. stock market experiences a pullback, with major indices like the Dow Jones and S&P 500 facing consecutive losses amid tech sector concerns, investors are increasingly looking for opportunities outside the mainstream. Penny stocks, though often overlooked, continue to present intriguing possibilities for those willing to explore smaller or newer companies that could offer unique growth potential. In this article, we will examine three penny stocks that stand out due to their...

As the U.S. market navigates a period of volatility with major indices like the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average experiencing consecutive losses, concerns over an AI bubble and tepid labor data have become focal points for investors. In this environment, identifying undiscovered gems requires a keen eye for companies that demonstrate resilience and potential for growth despite broader market challenges.

As the U.S. stock market navigates a period of volatility with major indices like the S&P 500 and Dow Jones experiencing consecutive losses, investors are increasingly seeking stable returns amidst concerns over tech sector declines and AI bubble fears. In such an environment, dividend stocks can offer a reliable income stream, providing investors with potential stability and growth opportunities even when market conditions are challenging.

American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) just got a fresh look from Goldman Sachs, and the market noticed, with shares ticking higher as investors weighed its Black Friday momentum and higher income customer base. See our latest analysis for American Eagle Outfitters. That fresh interest is landing on a stock that has already been on a tear, with a roughly 60% year to date share price return and a 1 year total shareholder return of about 66%. This suggests momentum is clearly building as investors...

Shifting identity and sustained momentum Barrick Mining (B) has quietly turned into one of the stronger performers in materials, with the stock up about 46% over the past 3 months and roughly 170% over the past year. See our latest analysis for Barrick Mining. That rally has not been a straight line. However, the recent 15.9% 1 month share price return and powerful 1 year total shareholder return of around 170% suggest momentum is still very much building as investors reassess Barrick’s...

GXO Logistics has announced that Brad Jacobs will step down as Non-Executive Chairman on December 31, 2025, with board member Patrick Byrne assuming the role, alongside the appointment of former CEVA Logistics COO Bart Beeks as GXO’s first Chief Operating Officer effective January 2, 2026. Together, these leadership changes signal a reinforced focus on digital transformation and operational excellence at a time when GXO is integrating Wincanton and refining its global operating model. We’ll...

In November 2025, AppFolio, Inc. saw former Chief Trust Officer Matt Mazza depart, while UBS began covering the company with a Buy rating, reflecting increased attention from Wall Street analysts. The combination of a leadership change in a trust-focused role and fresh analyst coverage puts AppFolio’s governance, risk management, and long-term platform confidence under a closer spotlight for investors. We’ll now examine how UBS’s new coverage, and its emphasis on AppFolio’s prospects, may...

Cinemark Holdings (CNK) has been drifting lower over the past month, even though its business is still generating steady growth in both revenue and net income. That mismatch is where things get interesting. See our latest analysis for Cinemark Holdings. Despite that backdrop, the share price has slid to about $23.81, with a weak 30 day share price return and soft year to date performance. Even though the three year total shareholder return still looks impressive, this suggests momentum has...

Carrier Global (CARR) has been under pressure since its Q4 2025 earnings pre announcement highlighted weakness in the Americas residential HVAC business, a key revenue driver that has investors rethinking near term expectations. See our latest analysis for Carrier Global. That cautious tone has been echoed in the share price, with Carrier now trading around $53.44 and posting a weak year to date share price return while still delivering a solid mid double digit three year total shareholder...

Ondas Holdings (ONDS) has been on a wild ride this year, and the stock’s latest move is catching more investor attention. With sharp swings but strong gains over the past 3 months, it is prompting a closer look. See our latest analysis for Ondas Holdings. That surge to a recent share price of $8.09 comes after a choppy stretch. However, the 3 month share price return of 32.62 percent and 1 year total shareholder return of 384.43 percent suggest momentum is still firmly building around Ondas...

Earlier this week, CNO Financial Group reported strong third-quarter 2025 operating earnings, highlighted by a large earnings-per-share beat and a surge in new premium production, while also exiting lower-growth fee services in its Worksite business to refocus on core insurance offerings. At the same time, Jefferies and other analysts turned more positive on CNO’s outlook, pointing to improving return on equity supported by new business growth, capital optimization, and continued dividends...

Recent analysis of Deckers Outdoor highlights that, over the past two years, the company has delivered weak constant currency growth while operating margins of 23.4% have lagged the broader industry, and its free cash flow margin is expected to shrink as it invests more heavily to keep pace with competitors. This combination of soft underlying growth, below-industry profitability and tightening cash generation raises fresh questions about Deckers' ability to defend its market position and...

In the second quarter, institutional investors including Caxton Associates LLP, HSBC Holdings PLC and Russell Investments Group Ltd. significantly increased their holdings in Winmark, while Weiss Ratings upgraded the stock from “hold” to “buy.” This combination of rising institutional ownership and a more positive analyst view adds fresh support to the market’s perception of Winmark’s prospects. With this backdrop of stronger institutional backing, we’ll explore how increased professional...