U.S. Professional Services Stock News

On February 2, 2026, Global Net Lease, Inc. announced that all dividends paid in 2025 on its common and preferred stock will be treated for tax purposes as nondividend distributions, or return of capital. This shift means that payments investors might normally view as recurring income instead reduce their cost basis, altering both tax timing and the character of Global Net Lease’s cash distributions. We’ll now examine how this reclassification of 2025 dividends as return of capital may...

Integral Ad Science Holding (IAS) has drawn investor attention after appointing Horizon Media president Bob Lord and former Amazon global video advertising head Krishan Bhatia to its Board of Directors, highlighting a board-level focus on media and technology expertise. See our latest analysis for Integral Ad Science Holding. The board additions come as Integral Ad Science Holding's share price sits at US$10.34, with a 22.22% 90 day share price return contrasting with a small negative year to...

ARS Pharmaceuticals announced that the EMA’s Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use has issued a positive opinion to expand EURneffy’s marketing authorization to include a 1 mg nasal adrenaline spray for children weighing 15 kg to less than 30 kg across the EU, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway. This extension, alongside existing 2 mg approval and commercial availability of neffy in the U.S. and other regions, broadens ARS Pharmaceuticals’ global footprint in needle-free anaphylaxis...

Why City Holding (CHCO) is back on investor radars City Holding (CHCO) has drawn fresh attention after reporting fourth quarter and full year 2025 earnings, as well as completing a multi year share repurchase program that reduced its share count by nearly 4%. See our latest analysis for City Holding. Those earnings and buyback updates arrive as the share price trades at $123.09, with a 90 day share price return of 3.51% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 8.47%. This points to steady...

Upbound Group, Inc. recently closed its US$56.74 million shelf registration dated February 20, 2025, covering 1,949,189 shares of common stock. This capital-raising capacity, combined with the earlier acquisition of fast-growing digital platform Brigit, highlights Upbound’s push to broaden its specialty finance and digital services footprint. We’ll now examine how Upbound’s Brigit acquisition and expanded digital finance capabilities shape the company’s investment narrative going forward. AI...

As the United States stock market kicks off February with a rise in major indices like the Dow Jones and S&P 500, investors are keeping a close watch on economic indicators and geopolitical developments that could impact market dynamics. In this environment of fluctuating oil prices and evolving monetary policy, identifying high-growth tech stocks involves assessing companies' ability to innovate and adapt amidst changing economic conditions.

As February 2026 begins, major U.S. stock indexes, including the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500, have shown positive momentum despite recent volatility in oil prices and geopolitical tensions. In this fluctuating market environment, identifying stocks that may be trading below their estimated value can offer potential opportunities for investors seeking to capitalize on undervaluation relative to intrinsic worth.

As February trading kicks off, major U.S. stock indexes have shown resilience with the Dow Jones, Nasdaq, and S&P 500 all posting gains despite recent economic uncertainties. In this environment of cautious optimism, growth companies with high insider ownership can be particularly appealing as they often signal strong confidence from those closest to the business.

Major stock indexes in the United States have shown resilience, with the Dow Jones, Nasdaq, and S&P 500 all posting gains as February trading kicks off. This positive momentum provides a backdrop for investors exploring various opportunities within the market. Penny stocks, often representing smaller or newer companies, can still offer intriguing prospects when supported by strong financials. Despite being considered an outdated term by some, these stocks remain relevant for those looking to...

As February 2026 begins, the U.S. stock market is showing signs of resilience with major indices like the Dow Jones and S&P 500 rising, despite fluctuating oil prices and geopolitical tensions impacting investor sentiment. In such a dynamic environment, identifying promising small-cap stocks that can capitalize on these market conditions requires a keen understanding of economic indicators and sector-specific opportunities that may not yet be fully appreciated by the broader market.

As February trading kicks off, major U.S. stock indexes like the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 have seen gains, while oil prices have declined amid geopolitical developments. In this dynamic market environment, dividend stocks can offer a stable income stream for investors seeking to balance growth with income potential.

ASGN Incorporated recently reaffirmed that its fourth-quarter 2025 revenue should land at the high end of its earlier US$960 million to US$980 million guidance range, underscoring management’s confidence in current business conditions. Behind this outlook is growing demand for higher-end IT services as ASGN helps clients integrate artificial intelligence and digital transformation projects into their operations. Next, we’ll explore how ASGN’s reaffirmed revenue guidance and AI-focused...

Momentum signal puts Vicor in focus Vicor (VICR) is back on traders’ screens after recent technical analysis flagged the stock as meeting the Minervini Trend Template, alongside strong year over year EPS, sales growth, and improving profitability. See our latest analysis for Vicor. Vicor’s latest close at $157.67 comes after a sharp 34.92% 30 day share price return and a 78.44% 90 day share price return, while its 1 year total shareholder return of 234.12% and 3 year total shareholder return...

In late January 2026, TechCreate Group’s stock became the center of frenzied trading after an unexplained surge triggered repeated volatility halts and exchange inquiries. The company’s confirmation that it has no undisclosed material information behind the extreme moves highlights how meme-style speculation can overwhelm fundamentals and analyst coverage. We’ll now examine how this speculation-driven trading, despite limited fundamental catalysts, affects TechCreate Group’s investment...

Alaska Air Group has reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results, showing higher sales and revenue but lower net income and earnings per share, while also completing a US$569.81 million share repurchase program that retired 9.22% of its stock. The company has opened a 660,000-square-foot Global Training Center, a more than US$200 million investment intended to centralize training and support its longer-term transformation and growth plans. Next, we examine how this earnings...

Paramount Gold Nevada (PZG) is back on investor radars after securing the Record of Decision for its Grassy Mountain Gold Project in Malheur County, Oregon, completing the federal environmental review process. See our latest analysis for Paramount Gold Nevada. The recent Record of Decision appears to have coincided with a sharp shift in sentiment, with a 48.74% 1 month share price return to US$1.77 and a very large 1 year total shareholder return of 356.19%, suggesting momentum has been...

Hope Bancorp (HOPE) is back in focus after reporting fourth quarter 2025 results, including higher net interest income, higher net income, steady credit costs, a maintained dividend, and an update on its completed share repurchase program. See our latest analysis for Hope Bancorp. The earnings, dividend affirmation and update on completed buybacks have come alongside a 30 day share price return of 9.11% and a 90 day share price return of 15.08%. The 1 year total shareholder return is 10.66%,...

In January 2026, Wintrust Financial Corporation reported higher fourth-quarter 2025 results, with net interest income rising to US$583.87 million and net income to US$223.02 million, while net charge-offs increased to US$21.78 million. On the same day, the Board approved a 10% lift in the quarterly common dividend to US$0.55 per share and confirmed an upcoming dividend on its 7.875% Series F preferred stock, underscoring management’s willingness to return more capital to shareholders even...

Why Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International (KNSA) is back on investors’ radar Recent commentary around Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International (KNSA) has focused on strong earnings, faster sales trends across its portfolio, and increasingly positive analyst views, drawing fresh attention to the stock. See our latest analysis for Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International. At a share price of $43.92, Kiniksa has seen a 90 day share price return of 13.96%, while its one year total shareholder return of...

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The latest insider move at Commercial Metals (CMC) is drawing attention, as director Dennis V. Arriola bought 2,000 shares in the open market. This is the first substantial insider purchase since early 2024. See our latest analysis for Commercial Metals. That insider purchase comes after a strong run, with a 90 day share price return of 36.0% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 63.44%. This suggests momentum has been building even as the latest share price sits at $76.87 following a 1...

Texas Roadhouse, Inc. recently announced plans to release its fourth-quarter 2025 results on February 19, 2026, while continuing to grow its more than 810-restaurant casual dining footprint in the U.S. and abroad. At the same time, reports of sharply rising beef costs and limited ability to fully raise menu prices are drawing attention to potential pressure on the chain’s near-term profit margins. Next, we’ll examine how rising beef prices and cost pressures could influence Texas Roadhouse’s...

MaxLinear, Inc. recently reported its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results, with Q4 sales rising to US$136.44 million and net loss narrowing to US$14.9 million, alongside full-year sales of US$467.64 million and a reduced annual net loss of US$136.68 million. The company coupled this with guidance for first-quarter 2026 revenue of US$130 million to US$140 million, an expanded US$75 million buyback program and US$20 million of Q4 repurchases, underscoring management’s confidence as...

United Bankshares (UBSI) just released fourth quarter and full year 2025 results, reporting higher net interest income and net income year over year. The company also completed a 700,000 share repurchase tranche totaling US$27.37 million. See our latest analysis for United Bankshares. The latest results and buyback update arrive after a period of improving momentum, with a 30 day share price return of 10.26% and a 90 day share price return of 17.58% relative to the current US$42.33 level...