Peoples Financial Services Corp. (NASDAQ: PFIS) announced a dividend increase to $0.625 per share, raising its yield to 4.5%. The move underscores the regional bank's decade-long commitment to shareholder returns and its robust earnings outlook.
U.S. stock futures inched upward Thursday morning as investors parsed conflicting economic data: a sharp slowdown in private hiring against a steady expansion in the services industry, keeping rate-cut expectations in check.
IT solutions giant CDW surpassed analyst expectations for Q4 2025, reporting $5.51 billion in revenue and highlighting strong growth in cloud, AI, and professional services as key drivers.
Following a recent pullback, investors are scrutinizing whether Vertex Pharmaceuticals' (VRTX) current share price around $470 reflects its long-term cash flow potential. A discounted cash flow model suggests significant upside, while P/E ratios paint a more cautious picture, highlighting the complex valuation landscape for the biotech leader.
EXLService Holdings has been named a Leader in Payer Digital Transformation Services for the fourth straight year by ISG, even as its shares face significant near-term pressure. The recognition underscores its strong positioning in data, AI, and cloud solutions for U.S. healthcare payers.
DaVita Inc. announces its Integrated Kidney Care (IKC) program has turned profitable for the first time, marking a significant shift in its value-based care strategy. Concurrently, a new partnership with home care provider Elara Caring aims to expand patient access to coordinated, home-based kidney services, positioning the company for renewed growth in a competitive landscape.
Two key surveys confirm the U.S. services industry maintained its growth momentum last month, fueled by rising employment and business activity. However, persistent price pressures and a dip in foreign demand signal ongoing economic headwinds that could delay interest rate cuts.
As housing costs soar, services that split rent into installments are gaining traction. But consumer advocates warn that the associated fees can translate into exorbitant effective interest rates, potentially deepening financial strain for vulnerable renters.
The U.S. services industry expanded at its quickest pace in months, according to the latest ISM data, mirroring a parallel surge in manufacturing activity and signaling underlying economic resilience despite persistent tariff pressures and inflation concerns.
CNBC's Jim Cramer points to SLB as a potential beneficiary of renewed U.S. drilling focus, highlighting the oilfield services firm's strong recent performance and strategic positioning in the evolving energy landscape.
CDW Corporation closed its fiscal 2025 with a robust fourth quarter, surpassing expectations as customer focus on efficiency and security fueled growth in high-margin software, cloud, and services segments. While navigating a cautious IT spending outlook for 2026, the company aims to outpace the broader market.
Republic Services, a national waste management leader, has moved to acquire a key landfill and material recovery facility in Kansas from Hamm Companies. The deal involves a site with decades of service history and notable technological adoption, marking another strategic consolidation in the industry.
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals (IRWD) received dual analyst upgrades this week, with Craig-Hallum and Citizens JMP raising their ratings and price targets, citing renewed confidence in its flagship drug Linzess and its financial outlook.
As rents soar, services allowing tenants to pay rent in installments are booming. While marketed as a cash-flow solution, critics warn high fees can trap vulnerable renters in cycles of costly debt.
A new discounted cash flow analysis suggests Alnylam Pharmaceuticals (ALNY) shares trade at a significant discount to their intrinsic value, presenting a potential opportunity for investors. However, experts caution that valuation is just one piece of the investment puzzle.
While business services firms help companies optimize operations, the sector has underperformed the broader market. A combination of tightening corporate budgets and disruptive AI technologies is weighing on sentiment. We examine three specific stocks where caution may be warranted.
Shares of Gulf Marine Services PLC (LON:GMS) have surged over the past quarter, outpacing broader market trends. We examine whether the company's financial health and reinvestment strategy justify the recent momentum, or if investors should brace for a correction.
As Stewart Information Services prepares to report its Q4 2025 results, investor attention is heightened by recent analyst upgrades and a stock price that appears to lag long-term performance. With shares trading at $67.80 against a perceived fair value of $81.50, the market weighs near-term headwinds against the company's strategic positioning in the title insurance sector.
New Jersey Resources (NJR) has raised its full-year earnings guidance following a robust first-quarter performance, where its diversified portfolio, particularly the Energy Services unit, capitalized on market volatility during a severe cold snap. Management reaffirmed its long-term, utility-anchored growth strategy and detailed expansion plans across its storage, transportation, and clean energy ventures.
A sharp selloff gripped data analytics, software, and professional services stocks on Tuesday, as investors reassessed the sector's vulnerability following Anthropic's launch of AI tools capable of automating key legal, sales, and marketing functions.
