Alight, Inc. Class A Common Stock (ALIT)

Business services providers play a critical role for enterprises, assisting them with everything from new hardware integrations to consulting and marketing. Market leaders have certainly capitalized on outsourcing trends and digital transformation initiatives to boost sales, helping fuel a 16.9% gain for the industry over the past six months. This performance has closely followed the S&P 500.

A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after the Consumer Price Index (CPI) report bolstered expectations for a Federal Reserve interest rate cut despite showing persistent inflation. 

A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after markets pulled back, reversing early gains, as investor sentiment remained cautious despite a softer-than-expected inflation reading. 

A company that generates cash isn’t automatically a winner. Some businesses stockpile cash but fail to reinvest wisely, limiting their ability to expand.

The low valuation multiples for value stocks provide a margin of safety that growth stocks rarely offer. However, the challenge lies in determining whether these cheap assets are genuinely undervalued or simply on sale due to their potentially deteriorating business models.

The financial markets are currently grappling with a phenomenon of unprecedented concentration, where a select group of mega-cap technology companies is disproportionately driving overall market gains. This narrow rally, heavily skewed towards giants like Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA), Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), and Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META), is raising significant concerns among

A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after the major indices rebounded, as Fed Chair Jerome Powell delivered dovish remarks at the much-awaited Jackson Hole symposium. Powell suggested that with inflation risks moderating and unemployment remaining low, the Federal Reserve might consider a shift in its monetary policy stance, including potential interest rate cuts. This outlook eased market concerns about prolonged high interest rates and their impact on economic growth. The prospect of lower borrowing costs bolstered investor confidence, particularly in sectors that have lagged, leading to a broad rally across the market.

Small-cap stocks can be incredibly lucrative investments because their lack of analyst coverage leads to frequent mispricings. However, these businesses (and their stock prices) often stay small because their subscale operations make it harder to expand their competitive moats.

Rock-bottom prices don't always mean rock-bottom businesses. The stocks we're examining today have all touched their 52-week lows, creating a classic investor's dilemma: bargain opportunity or value trap?

A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after markets continued to rally as investor optimism grew for a potential Federal Reserve interest rate cut in September. This optimism was largely fueled by a recent consumer price index report that showed inflation easing, along with public comments from Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent advocating for a significant 50-basis-point rate cut. The prospect of lower borrowing costs tends to boost rate-sensitive sectors like Business Services, as it can encourage companies to increase spending on consulting, IT projects, and staffing.

Human capital management provider Alight (NYSE:ALIT) reported Q2 CY2025 results topping the market’s revenue expectations, but sales fell by 1.9% year on year to $528 million. On the other hand, the company’s full-year revenue guidance of $2.31 billion at the midpoint came in 1.6% below analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.10 per share was in line with analysts’ consensus estimates.

Human capital management provider Alight (NYSE:ALIT) reported Q2 CY2025 results topping the market’s revenue expectations, but sales fell by 1.9% year on year to $528 million. On the other hand, the company’s full-year revenue guidance of $2.31 billion at the midpoint came in 1.7% below analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.10 per share was in line with analysts’ consensus estimates.

Human capital management provider Alight (NYSE:ALIT) will be reporting earnings this Tuesday morning. Here’s what investors should know.

A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after a surprisingly weak U.S. jobs report was released, fueling concerns about a slowing economy. 

Running at a loss can be a red flag. Many of these businesses face mounting challenges as competition increases and funding becomes harder to secure.

Generating cash is essential for any business, but not all cash-rich companies are great investments. Some produce plenty of cash but fail to allocate it effectively, leading to missed opportunities.

The end of an earnings season can be a great time to discover new stocks and assess how companies are handling the current business environment. Let’s take a look at how Alight (NYSE:ALIT) and the rest of the professional staffing & hr solutions stocks fared in Q1.

Value stocks typically trade at discounts to the broader market, offering patient investors the opportunity to buy businesses when they’re out of favor. The key risk, however, is that these stocks are usually cheap for a reason – five cents for a piece of fruit may seem like a great deal until you find out it’s rotten.

Human capital management provider Alight (NYSE:ALIT) reported Q1 CY2025 results topping the market’s revenue expectations, but sales fell by 2% year on year to $548 million. The company expects the full year’s revenue to be around $2.35 billion, close to analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.10 per share was in line with analysts’ consensus estimates.

The Russell 2000 (^RUT) is packed with potential breakout stocks, thanks to its focus on smaller companies with high growth potential. However, smaller size also means these businesses often lack the resilience and financial flexibility of large-cap firms, making careful selection crucial.