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Factory backlogs build as freight and steel costs climb
Unfilled factory orders rose to $1.61 trillion in August while shipments stalled, and the steel, freight and diesel needed to work them off cost more in Septem…
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Defense Backlog Could Be A Key Watch For GE Stock
General Electric, through GE Aerospace, reported a Defense & Propulsion Technologies backlog above US$30b and a defense book to bill of 1.7x, signaling strong…
Industrials
Could GE Vernova Be Your Ticket to Generational Wealth?
The company's backlog continues to grow, providing extensive revenue visibility.
Technology
Democratic Texas AG candidate vows to probe Deloitte's role in voter registration delay
Texas is working through a backlog of nearly 200,000 unprocessed voter registration applications, thanks to a software error involving state contractor Deloitt…
AI
Construction backlog rebounded in August as more firms won data centers
"Data centers continue to keep contractors busy even as activity softens in other segments," said Anirban Basu, ABC chief economist.
AI
One in Six Members Perform Data Center Work; Backlog Rebounds in August
ABC's Construction Backlog Indicator rebounds to 8.5 months in August. The post One in Six Members Perform Data Center Work; Backlog Rebounds in August first a…
Technology
Oracle's stock jumps 7% on earnings beat as cloud infrastructure revenue more than doubles
Oracle's results for the quarter came in stronger than expected, as did its revenue backlog.
Technology
Oracle's AI bet pays off as cloud momentum helps drive a rosier forecast
The company saw its backlog grow even more in the latest quarter.
Technology
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Oracle's $638B backlog and rapid cloud growth face a crucial test as investors weigh its heavy capex, financing needs and OpenAI exposure.
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Industrials
Raytheon Is Winning Billions in Defense Contracts - Should You Buy RTX Stock?
RTX Corporation (NYSE:RTX) is increasingly benefiting from surging demand for missiles, air-defense systems, and other military equipment as geopolitical tensi…
AI
Dell's AI servers drive a stellar earnings performance, and a raised outlook
The company's backlog has reached $95 billion as demand accelerates for its AI servers
US Navy backlogs could leave over a dozen submarines sitting idle for years, costing $3 billion, watchdog says
US Navy backlogs could leave over a dozen submarines sitting idle for years, costing $3 billion, watchdog says
Housing
Backlog Holds Strong
Construction backlog edged down in June while contractor confidence in sales and staffing continued to climb The post Backlog Holds Strong first appeared on Co…
Housing
ABC's Construction Backlog Indicator Plummets in July
WASHINGTON (Aug. 11, 2026) - Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) reported that its Construction Backlog Indicator fell to 8.0 months in July, according t…
Housing
Construction Backlog Indicator Plummets in July
The South remains the only region with larger backlog than one year ago. The post Construction Backlog Indicator Plummets in July first appeared on Constructio…
Housing
Construction backlog plummeted to lowest level since January
Data center strength in July masked "the depth of this weakness" around bookings for contractors, said Anirban Basu, chief economist at Associated Builders and…
Housing
Construction Backlog 'Plummets' in July, Says ABC Survey
ABC chief economist Anirban Basu notes the "lack of momentum" for any segment outside of data center construction.
AI
AECOM touts data center pipeline amid fiscal Q3 loss
A $337 million charge dragged revenue and profitability in the quarter despite record backlog, the firm reported.
Markets
Rocket Lab reveals some big plans, but its stock is dropping on mixed earnings
The company is looking to expand its reach in Europe and building up its backlog.
Markets
GE Vernova Holds an $176 Billion Backlog, Yet Wall Street Is Selling: What Investors Should Know.
GE Vernova's recent post-earnings dip is a good buying opportunity.
AI
Jacobs' data center pipeline triples as backlog hits $28.9B
The Dallas-based contractor said customers are accelerating data center and semiconductor work during its third quarter earnings call Tuesday.
AI
Granite targets rail, roads and data centers amid growing backlog
A more than threefold increase in data center backlog helped the company raise overall revenue guidance by $100 million for 2026, but debt restructuring result…
Industrials
Boeing's stock rallies as surprisingly large loss is offset by upbeat revenue and backlog
Sales outpace Wall Street expectations as defense business comes through while commercial airplane sales miss mark.
Industrials
Caterpillar (CAT) Faces A 272% Fair Value Gap Following Data Center Backlog Optimism
Caterpillar (CAT) is back in focus after fresh news on its premium valuation, record backlog tied to data center power equipment, continued dividend increases,…
Housing
ABC Construction Backlog Indicator Falls in June
Despite the drop, backlogs reported by contractors are still higher than they were in June 2025.
Housing
Backlog ticked down in June, but builders remain positive
Though the amount of booked work decreased last month, the metric remained historically high, said Anirban Basu, chief economist at ABC.
Housing
ABC's Construction Backlog Indicator Slips, Contractors Remain Confident in June
Contractor confidence waned in June this year, but expectations are still above where they were in the latter half of 2025. The post ABC's Construction Backlog…
Housing
When Construction Backlog Thins, Fast Project Starts Win
Your current construction project can and will act as a report card for winning future work. The post When Construction Backlog Thins, Fast Project Starts Win…
Industrials
Is RTX (RTX) A Bargain As Its Backlog Growth Meets A Russell Index Exit?
RTX Corporation (RTX) was recently dropped from the Russell 1000 Dynamic Index, a shift that may affect how certain index-linked funds treat the stock and how…
