Market Conditions: Slowing Demand Meets Tech Investment SurgeThe fabrication and metal service center industry continues to navigate a period of mixed signals. While metals distribution has cooled over the last 18 months, demand for advanced fabrication equipment
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Mixed Signals from Manufacturing Cast a Shadow Over Equipment Rental DemandAs we move through Q2 2025, the commercial equipment rental and leasing sector is facing crosswinds from a slowing manufacturing sector and broader economic uncertainty. According to
The dental industry continues to show steady long-term growth, with a forecasted 4.98% annual sales increase through 2029, outpacing the broader U.S. economy. However, access to care remains uneven, and macroeconomic pressures are forcing practice owners to
A Mixed Bag for Staffing as Remote Work Trends Reshape Hiring DynamicsThe staffing and recruiting industry continues to navigate evolving workforce expectations and economic headwinds in Q2 2025. While demand remains steady in key sectors like healthcare,
The advertising and public relations industry finds itself at a crossroads this quarter, with major players moving in dramatically different directions and macroeconomic shifts reshaping client behavior. While overall industry growth remains healthy, the divide between traditional
The aircraft engine and parts manufacturing industry continues to ride the momentum of a strong global travel rebound, but supply chain disruptions and production backlogs are putting a cap on how quickly manufacturers can scale to meet
The second quarter of 2025 brought renewed volatility to the drilling and oil & gas services sector as political uncertainty and shifting trade policy put pressure on both costs and investor confidence. While the long-term industry outlook
Capital Spending Slows as Trade Uncertainty GrowsThe industrial supply distribution sector is feeling the effects of an increasingly unpredictable business climate this quarter. April saw a significant 1.3% drop in non-defense capital goods orders excluding aircraft, a
The electrical contracting industry continues to see strong momentum in Q2 2025, driven by both long-term growth fundamentals and a wave of operational innovation. As the construction sector remains active, especially in commercial real estate, contractors are
As we head into the second half of 2025, investor sentiment in the investment banking and securities sector is cautious at best. According to Charles Schwab’s Q2 sentiment survey, 57% of investors are bearish on the market,
