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Hourly Wage Growth Among U.S. Small Business Workers Near Five-Year Low

(NASDAQ:PAYX) ROCHESTER, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $PAYX #employmenttrends--According to the Paychex Small Business Employment Watch for August, job growth among U.S. small businesses with fewer th...

How does this wage growth data compare with larger employers and competitors in the payroll/HR services sector, and what are the implications for market share? What does the flat job growth at small businesses indicate for broader employment trends and potential monetary policy actions? How will the slowdown in hourly wage growth among small business workers affect Paychex's revenue outlook and valuation?
Symbol: PAYX
Wages
13 days ago
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Empery Digital Announces Update on Share Repurchase Program

(NASDAQ:EMPD) AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $EMPD #BTC--Empery Digital Inc. (NASDAQ: EMPD) (the “Company” or “Empery Digital”) today announced an update on its previously authorized share repu...

Does the $100 million buyback signal management's confidence in the business, and what are the potential long‑term effects on earnings per share and valuation? What is the remaining authorized capital and share count available for repurchase, and how does this activity compare to industry peers? How will the ongoing share repurchase program influence EMPD's price momentum and trading volume?
Symbol: EMPD
Buybacks
13 days ago
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In Vacation Towns, Home Sales Are Falling and Prices Are Stagnating

(NASDAQ:RDFN) SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #housingmarket--The number of homes sold in seasonal towns, those where vacation demand drives the housing market, fell 3% year over year in July, according...

Do analysts anticipate longer‑term shifts in vacation‑home demand that could reshape Redfin's growth strategy and market share? What is the expected reaction of other real estate platforms and regional markets to this trend compared to Redfin's performance? How will the decline in home sales and stagnant prices in seasonal towns affect Redfin's revenue forecasts and stock valuation?
Symbol: RDFN
Housing
13 days ago
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WD-40 Company Announces Divestiture of U.K. Homecare and Cleaning Businesses

(NASDAQ:WDFC) SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--WD-40 Company (NASDAQ:WDFC) announced today the sale of its homecare and cleaning product businesses in the United Kingdom, consisting of its 1001 and 1001...

Does this transaction provide a strategic advantage compared to peers in the chemicals sector and could it signal further portfolio reshuffling? How will the divestiture affect the company's cash flow and future earnings guidance? What will be the immediate effect on WD-40 Company's share price and volume?
Symbol: WDFC
Mergers
13 days ago
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