U.S. Professional Services Stock News

Patria Investments (NasdaqGS:PAX) has agreed to acquire majority stakes in Brazil based Solis Investimentos, Share Student Living, and WP Global Partners. The transactions expand Patria's reach in structured credit, student housing, and North American middle market investment solutions. Alongside these acquisitions, Patria is launching a new private credit strategy focused on Latin America. Patria Investments, a Latin America focused alternative asset manager listed as NasdaqGS:PAX, is...

Goldman Sachs Group (NYSE:GS) plans to remove Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) criteria from its board selection process. The change represents a shift away from previous board diversity guidelines that linked board appointments to DEI considerations. This move affects how future directors may be evaluated and could influence board composition over time. For you as an investor, this matters because Goldman Sachs is a major global investment bank and asset manager, and its board...

Recent FDA draft guidance supporting Minimal Residual Disease negativity and complete response rate as expedited approval endpoints in multiple myeloma has put fresh attention on Legend Biotech (LEGN) and its CARTITUDE-6 trial design. See our latest analysis for Legend Biotech. Despite the positive regulatory backdrop and the recent appointment of Gareth Kung to the board and as Audit Committee chair, Legend Biotech’s shares have been under pressure, with a 30 day share price return of a...

BlackRock’s Global Infrastructure Partners and EQT are reported to be in advanced talks to acquire AES Corporation (NYSE:AES), signaling a possible change in control. AES has started operations at a 250MW solar plus storage facility in Indiana, aligning with its move away from coal. The combination of takeover discussions and new project rollout puts both ownership and business direction in focus for investors. NYSE:AES last closed at $16.28. Shares were up 14.7% over the past 30 days and...

Conference spotlight after stronger Q1 results Air Products and Chemicals (APD) heads into its Barclays Industrial Select Conference appearance on February 17 with fresh attention from investors after fiscal Q1 2026 adjusted EPS exceeded both Wall Street expectations and company guidance. See our latest analysis for Air Products and Chemicals. Even with the Q1 earnings surprise and a 6.4% share price jump on January 30, recent news around director share sales and dividend funding concerns has...

Omega Healthcare Investors recently reported its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results, with quarterly revenue rising to US$319.22 million and net income to US$164.84 million, while full-year revenue reached US$1.19 billion and net income US$590.19 million, all higher than the prior year. The company’s full-year diluted earnings per share from continuing operations increased to US$1.94, highlighting stronger profitability alongside its long-term healthcare real estate focus in the U.S...

In the most recent quarter, Renasant reported revenue of US$282 million, exceeding analyst expectations and delivering stronger profitability and improved efficiency, while an executive advisor sold 20,000 shares in a past insider transaction. The quarter also highlighted successful integration of The First Bancshares, reinforcing how scale and efficiency gains are becoming increasingly important to Renasant’s business model. With Renasant’s earnings beating expectations and integration...

On February 13, 2026, Capital Clean Energy Carriers Corp. completed a €250,000,000 public offering of unsecured, callable bonds due 2033 on the Athens Stock Exchange at 100% of face value. This bond issue deepens the company’s euro funding pool and highlights growing access to Greece’s domestic debt market for clean energy shipping projects. We’ll now examine how raising €250,000,000 through unsecured, callable bonds could influence Capital Clean Energy Carriers’ investment narrative and...

In the past week, Lincoln Electric Holdings reported fourth-quarter 2025 results with sales of US$1,078.72 million and net income of US$136.02 million, alongside record full-year 2025 sales of US$4.23 billion and net income of US$520.53 million, plus completion of a US$914.04 million share repurchase program. Beneath the mixed quarterly headline, the company’s record annual earnings per share and significant buybacks underscore management’s confidence in its RISE growth and...

Nabors Industries recently reported its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results, moving from a net loss to net income as sales and revenue increased, while also completing a share repurchase program that retired 14,012,000 shares for US$121.27 million under its long-running 2015 authorization. Alongside the headline earnings improvement, the acquisition of Parker Wellbore, the sale of Quail Tools, and sizeable net debt and interest expense reductions point to a meaningful reshaping of...

Knife River Corporation has released its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results, reporting quarterly revenue of US$755.1 million and net income of US$32.0 million, alongside full-year revenue of US$3.15 billion and net income of US$157.1 million. Despite the full-year earnings decline compared with the prior year, investors may focus on the stronger fourth-quarter profit metrics and the company’s new 2026 revenue outlook of between US$3.30 billion and US$3.50 billion as signals about its...

Evercore Inc. reported past fourth-quarter 2025 revenue of US$1,297.03 million and net income of US$203.95 million, with full-year 2025 revenue of US$3.88 billion and net income of US$591.92 million, alongside a declared US$0.84 dividend, completion of a share repurchase tranche, and the appointment of Christine Varney to its Board effective March 1, 2026. Christine Varney’s extensive antitrust and regulatory background, including senior roles at the DOJ and FTC, adds governance and risk...

Why Zscaler’s quantum and zero trust focus matters for shareholders Zscaler (ZS) recently hosted special calls on quantum ready security and its zero trust approach, followed by an upcoming WEST Conference 2026 appearance. This gives investors fresh information about how its platform addresses emerging cybersecurity threats. See our latest analysis for Zscaler. Those quantum and zero trust updates come after a choppy period for the stock, with a 1 day share price return of 3.99% and a 7 day...

As the U.S. stock market kicks off February with a strong performance, highlighted by significant gains in major indices like the Dow Jones and S&P 500, investors are keenly observing how economic policies and international trade developments might influence future trends. In this dynamic environment, companies with high insider ownership often draw attention for their potential to align management interests with shareholder value, making them intriguing candidates for those looking to...

The U.S. stock market kicked off February with a strong performance, as major indexes like the Dow Jones and S&P 500 saw significant gains. Amidst this backdrop of market optimism, investors are increasingly exploring opportunities beyond the well-known giants. Penny stocks, though often considered niche investments, continue to capture interest due to their potential for growth in smaller or newer companies. While the term may seem outdated, these stocks can still present compelling...

As the U.S. stock market kicks off February with a notable upswing, highlighted by the Dow's impressive 515-point gain and the S&P 500 nearing record highs, investors are keenly observing how economic indicators like factory activity expansion might influence small-cap stocks. In this dynamic environment, identifying promising yet overlooked opportunities can be crucial for portfolio diversification and potential growth. Exploring lesser-known stocks that align with current economic trends...

AvalonBay Communities recently reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results showing higher sales and revenue but lower net income and earnings per share, issued new 2026 earnings guidance, completed a US$336.27 million share repurchase of 1,891,922 shares, and approved a quarterly dividend increase to US$1.78 per share. Together, these moves highlight AvalonBay’s focus on returning capital to shareholders while providing updated visibility into expected earnings for 2026. Next, we’ll...

Insider sale and business update put Applied Industrial Technologies (AIT) in focus Applied Industrial Technologies (AIT) is back on investors’ radar after a recent insider stock sale by a senior executive. The transaction coincided with management updates on business momentum, margins, acquisitions, and a higher dividend. See our latest analysis for Applied Industrial Technologies. At a share price of US$279.84, Applied Industrial Technologies has recently paused after a strong run, with a...

Madison Square Garden Sports (MSGS) shares are in focus after the company reported second quarter results, showing higher sales of US$403.42 million and net income of US$8.24 million compared with the prior year period. See our latest analysis for Madison Square Garden Sports. The latest earnings update and completion of the long running buyback program sit alongside a 90 day share price return of 35.47% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 40.87%. Together, these point to building...

Earlier this month, Scorpio Tankers Inc. reported fourth-quarter 2025 net income of US$128.12 million with diluted EPS of US$2.59, and its board declared a quarterly cash dividend of US$0.45 per share payable on March 20, 2026 to shareholders of record on March 6, 2026. The combination of earnings above analyst expectations, robust liquidity of about US$1.70 billions, and a higher dividend underscores Scorpio Tankers’ strengthened financial position and ongoing capital returns to...

In early February 2026, The Gorman-Rupp Company reported fourth-quarter 2025 sales of US$166.57 million and net income of US$13.75 million, with full-year sales reaching US$682.39 million and net income of US$53.02 million, all higher than the prior year. This earnings release highlighted year-on-year growth in basic earnings per share from continuing operations, rising to US$0.52 for the quarter and US$2.02 for the full year. With improving earnings per share as a focal point, we will...

PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust previously announced that its Board of Trustees declared first-quarter 2026 cash dividends on its 8.125% Series A (US$0.507813), 8.000% Series B (US$0.500000), and 6.750% Series C (US$0.421875) preferred shares, for shareholders of record on March 1, 2026, payable on March 16, 2026. Alongside confirming these preferred dividends and the tax treatment of 2025 payouts, the trust is shifting its portfolio toward more credit-sensitive mortgage assets and...

In early February 2026, American Assets Trust, Inc. reported past fourth quarter and full-year 2025 results, with revenue of US$110.09 million and net income of US$3.15 million for the quarter, and full-year revenue of US$436.20 million and net income of US$55.65 million, alongside a declared first-quarter 2026 dividend of US$0.340 per share. The earnings release highlighted lower year-on-year quarterly and annual revenue and earnings per share, yet the board maintained its cash dividend,...

Safehold Inc. recently reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results showing modest increases in sales, revenue, net income, and earnings per share, while also securing an A- credit rating upgrade and completing a US$400.00 million unsecured term loan refinancing. The company paired these financial and balance sheet moves with a new share repurchase authorization and expansion of its affordable housing ground lease platform into additional states, signaling a broader effort to...