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July 1, 2025 0 Comments

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

July 1, 2025 0 Comments

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,

June 30, 2025 0 Comments

The legal services industry held steady in Q2 2025, but national political developments have caused significant disruption at the top end of the market. Several major law firms were entangled in federal executive orders, prompting new conversations

June 30, 2025 0 Comments

The HVAC and plumbing industry continues to experience robust growth in Q2 2025, buoyed by strong employment gains, rising wages, and increased interest from private equity. At Lion Business Advisors, we’ve seen continued buyer demand for well-run

April 29, 2025 0 Comments

New Highs for Prices and Wages Producer prices for machinery and supply wholesalers reached a new high in December, rising 4.8% compared to a year ago, according to the latest US Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Sales

April 25, 2025 0 Comments

Solar, Battery Storage to Lead 2025 Electricity Generation Growth US electricity generation capacity additions in 2025 are expected to be led by solar and battery storage projects, according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). The US

April 18, 2025 0 Comments

Law Firms Challenge Trump Executive OrdersLaw firms could be extremely busy in 2025 if the current wave of litigation against the Trump administration continues. More than 50 lawsuits have been filed against the federal government by advocacy

April 11, 2025 0 Comments

Producer Prices Plateau Producer prices for oil and gas drilling services remained flat in December compared to a year ago after posting a previous flat December-versus-December annual comparison, according to the latest US Bureau of Labor Statistics

April 8, 2025 0 Comments

What Owners Need to Know Before Selling Their Staffing Firm Buyer Activity Is High, but Deal Quality Matters More Than Ever The staffing and recruiting sector continues to attract serious buyer attention in Q1 2025. With continued

April 8, 2025 0 Comments

Decline in Industry Orders, Shipments Nondefense aircraft and parts new orders and shipments were down 58.3% and 9.8% in November, respectively, year over year, per the Census Bureau. Nondefense aircraft and parts inventories rose 6.3% in November