A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after comments from a key Federal Reserve official hinted at a potential interest rate cut in December. John Williams, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, signaled he was open to lowering the fed funds rate—the key interest rate that banks charge each other for overnight loans—to support the job market. Speaking at an event, Williams stated that he sees “room for a further adjustment” for interest rates, which immediately shifted market expectations. Following his remarks, the perceived likelihood of an interest rate cut at the Federal Reserve's December meeting flipped from unlikely to more likely than not. The prospect of lower borrowing costs sent a wave of optimism through the markets, leading to a rally in major indices like the S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average, and the Nasdaq Composite.
Government services provider Maximus (NYSE:MMS) missed Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q3 CY2025, with sales flat year on year at $1.32 billion. The company’s full-year revenue guidance of $5.33 billion at the midpoint came in 4.5% below analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.62 per share was 3% below analysts’ consensus estimates.
A number of stocks jumped in the morning session after strong results from chipmaker Nvidia, eased lingering concerns about a potential bubble in the artificial intelligence sector.
Government services provider Maximus (NYSE:MMS) missed Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q3 CY2025, with sales flat year on year at $1.32 billion. The company’s full-year revenue guidance of $5.33 billion at the midpoint came in 4.5% below analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.62 per share was 3% below analysts’ consensus estimates.
Maximus (MMS) reported mixed Q4 results, missing revenue estimates but providing strong FY2026 EPS guidance. The stock rose on optimism for future growth and margin expansion.
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While the S&P 500 is up 16.9% since May 2025, Maximus (currently trading at $83.08 per share) has lagged behind, posting a return of 8.2%. This might have investors contemplating their next move.
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A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after President Trump threatened a 'massive increase in tariffs' on Chinese imports, reigniting fears of a renewed US-China trade war.
A potential U.S. government shutdown is once again casting a shadow over financial markets, triggering a predictable flight to safety that has sent Treasury yields lower. As the specter of halted government services and delayed economic data looms, investors are flocking to the perceived security of U.S. government
As the United States government enters its second week of shutdown, a remarkable divergence is playing out on Wall Street. While political pundits grapple with congressional gridlock, the S&P 500 has soared to unprecedented heights, marking an extraordinary eighth consecutive day of gains as of October 7, 2025. This
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 ICF International (NASDAQ:ICFI) and the rest of the government & technical consulting stocks fared in Q2.
Quarterly earnings results are a good time to check in on a company’s progress, especially compared to its peers in the same sector. Today we are looking at Jacobs Solutions (NYSE:J) and the best and worst performers in the government & technical consulting industry.
As the Q2 earnings season wraps, let’s dig into this quarter’s best and worst performers in the government & technical consulting industry, including Maximus (NYSE:MMS) and its peers.
Looking back on government & technical consulting stocks’ Q2 earnings, we examine this quarter’s best and worst performers, including SAIC (NASDAQ:SAIC) and its peers.
