Landscaping and lawn care businesses entered 2026 with improving demand, but owners continued to manage rising labor costs, cautious consumer spending, and higher operating expenses. Green industry operators benefited from homeowners focusing on maintenance, curb appeal, and
The fabrication manufacturing sector entered 2026 with a cautious but active market tone. Metal service center data showed softness early in the year, with U.S. steel shipments down 4.5% year over year in February and aluminum shipments
The staffing and recruiting market entered Q1 2026 with cautious momentum. After a soft 2025 labor market, January payrolls rebounded by 130,000 jobs, while temporary help services added 9,100 jobs and the temporary agency penetration rate held
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