Reflecting on the fourth quarter of 2025, the U.S. services sector continued its expansion. In December, the Services PMI, as reported by the Institute for Supply Management, came in at 54.4%, closing out 2025 on a strong note with its 10th month of expansion and the highest reading recorded during the year.According to the latest data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis, real GDP increased at an annual rate of 4.4% during July-September compared with 3.8% growth recorded in the second quarter. This improv ...

CHICAGO, Jan. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TransUnion (NYSE: TRU) has been named a 2026 Future Digital Awards Gold Winner for Best Branded Call Solution in the Telco Innovation Awards Category, presented by Juniper Research.  The award celebrates the industry’s most forward-thinking companies in roaming, messaging, networks and/or fraud prevention. Juniper Research is a global tech strategist firm providing research, data, and forecasting across the fintech, telecoms and IoT sectors.  “The explosive growth ...

Key Benefits of Rental Reporting: For tenants: Recognizes monthly rental payments to support credit-building efforts.For housing providers: Supports proactive rent management and fosters stronger rental relationships. TORONTO and VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TransUnion and FrontLobby are joining forces to incorporate rental payment data from FrontLobby into TransUnion’s alternative data reporting system. This integration enables renters to have their consistent, on-time ren ...

Approximately five million Canadian households rent their homes1; rental payments on credit reports could help millions showcase responsible payment behaviour, marking a major step forward in financial inclusion TORONTO and CALGARY, Alberta, Jan. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TransUnion and Zenbase today announced a partnership to expand the availability of rental payment information within the credit reporting ecosystem, giving renters a new way to strengthen their TransUnion credit reports and broaden acce ...

Investment management company Vulcan Value Partners recently released its fourth-quarter 2025 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. All the strategies of Vulcan Value Partners delivered positive results in the year. The Large Cap Composite (Net) returned -1.5% in Q4 and 7.9% YTD, the Small Cap Composite (Net) gained 3.2% in Q4 and 9.5% YTD, The Focus Composite (Net) retuned 0.1% in Q4 and 7.1% YTD, Focus Plus Composite (Net) returned 0.1% in Q4 and 6.2% YTD and the All-Cap Composite ...

Core Viewpoint - The investment strategies have shown positive returns for the year, with a focus on long-term performance over short-term results [2][5]. Performance Summary - Large Cap Composite (Gross) returned -1.4% QTD, 8.5% YTD, and 10.4% annualized since inception [3][22]. - Small Cap Composite (Gross) returned 3.4% QTD, 10.3% YTD, and 8.3% annualized since inception [3][31]. - Focus Composite (Gross) returned 0.2% QTD, 7.5% YTD, and 14.3% annualized since inception [3][36]. - All Cap Composite (Gross) returned 1.5% QTD, 11.5% YTD, and 11.1% annualized since inception [3][53]. Market Environment - The current market resembles the late 1990s, with concerns about overvaluation and a focus on AI-related stocks [5][6][7]. - AI is seen as a transformative technology, similar to the Internet, but caution is advised regarding valuations [7][9]. Investment Strategy - The company emphasizes buying only those companies with stable values, often waiting for them to become discounted enough for investment [10][12]. - The portfolio has shifted towards more healthcare and insurance-related businesses, with a focus on smaller companies outside the top 10 largest market capitalizations [11][12]. Notable Holdings - Medpace (MEDP) has shown significant growth, with a stock price increase of over 73% for the year, driven by strong free cash flow and share repurchases [13][14]. - Ryan Specialty Holdings Inc. is highlighted for its robust growth and stable margins, despite facing a short-term pricing cycle [24][25][38]. - TransUnion is recognized for its strong operating margins and successful diversification beyond credit reports [26][38]. Performance Contributors and Detractors - Alphabet Inc. and Salesforce Inc. were significant contributors to performance, while CoStar Group and Microsoft Corporation were notable detractors [37][46]. - Fiserv Inc. was a material detractor due to downward guidance and strategic shifts in its business model [30][46]. Market Trends - The small-cap sector has lagged behind large-cap returns, presenting potential opportunities for investment as it is often overlooked [15]. - The dominance of large-cap stocks in market returns continues, with the top 10 S&P 500 stocks accounting for over 50% of its return in 2025 [16].

TransUnion report highlights new fraud trends in the gig economyCHICAGO, Jan. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Consumers on the lower end of the K-shaped economy are struggling under financial pressures. In response, gig workers are boosting their incomes by renting or outright selling access to their accounts, allowing unverified users to perform work in their names. Gig work includes ride sharing, delivery, digital freelancing, caregiving and other services. These findings are part of TransUnion’s (NYSE: TRU) ...

Core Insights - The collaboration between TransUnion and Actable has led to a 10% improvement in AI-driven marketing predictions by integrating TransUnion's TruAudience® Marketing Solutions dataset into Actable's machine learning models [1][2] - The project aimed to address the challenge of re-engaging customers for a major retailer, resulting in a 19.5% reduction in false positives, thereby enhancing audience targeting and marketing efficiency [2][4] Data Importance - High-quality data is essential for effective AI performance, with TransUnion's identity graph covering over 98% of the U.S. population and providing more than 700 demographic attributes and 15,000 behavioral signals [3] Business Impact and Future Applications - The enhanced AI model allows for more efficient marketing resource allocation, particularly in costly win-back campaigns, and identifies future use cases as AI adoption increases [4]

CHICAGO, Jan. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TransUnion (NYSE: TRU) will publish its financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2025, in a press release to be issued at approximately 6:00 a.m. Central Time (CT) on Thursday, February 12, 2026. The company will hold a conference call on the same day at 8:30 a.m. (CT) to discuss its financial results. The press release and a live webcast of the earnings conference call will be available on the TransUnion Investor Relations website at http://www. ...

Core Insights - Canadians' financial optimism is declining due to rising living costs, with 53% stating their household income is not keeping pace with inflation [1][5] - A significant portion of Canadians (31%) are pessimistic about their financial situation in the next year, despite 20% reporting an income increase in the last three months [1][5] - Economic uncertainty is prompting Canadians to adjust their spending habits, with 67% seeking sales and discounts more frequently [4][5] Financial Strain - 25% of Canadians are unable to pay at least one current bill or loan in full, with credit card payments (63%) and personal loans (55%) being the most affected [2][3] - Over half (51%) of Canadians have cut back on discretionary spending, while 19% plan to reduce contributions to retirement funds [4][5] Recession Sentiment - 27% of Canadians believe the country is currently in a recession, and 32% expect one within the next year, leading 84% to prepare for potential economic downturns [3][4] Spending Adjustments - Canadians are increasingly prioritizing essential goods, with 85% changing shopping habits in response to economic conditions [5] - Common adjustments include reducing spending (61%), building savings (38%), and shopping at more affordable retailers (44%) [6] Credit Access and Intentions - 82% of Canadians view access to credit as essential for achieving financial goals, but only 56% feel they have sufficient access [7][10] - 21% plan to apply for new credit or refinance existing credit, with younger generations (47% of Gen Z and 31% of Millennials) leading this trend [8][9] Fraud Concerns - Nearly half (46%) of Canadians reported being targeted by fraud in the past three months, with younger Canadians being the most vulnerable [12][13] - Despite the risks, 36% of Canadians took no action to address cybersecurity concerns, highlighting a need for better education on fraud prevention [13]