Parsons Corp bags a 5-year contract to develop Phase II of the Diriyah project   New York-listed Parsons Corporation announced it has been awarded a SAR 210 million ($56 million) contract to develop Phase II of the Diriyah project, one of the Public Investment Fund’s (PIF) flagship projects. The five-year contract covers design, supervision, and project management services.   In a statement, Parsons said the contract includes developing parks, neighborhood green spaces, open landscapes, and beautification ...

Core Viewpoint - A class action lawsuit has been filed against Fluor Corporation and certain executives for allegedly making false and misleading statements during the class period from February 18, 2025, to July 31, 2025 [1][2][3] Company Overview - Fluor Corporation provides engineering, procurement, construction, fabrication, modularization, and project management services through its Urban Solutions, Energy Solutions, and Mission Solutions segments [2] - The Urban Solutions division was the largest contributor to revenue and profit during 2024 and early 2025 [2] Allegations - The lawsuit claims that Fluor and its executives failed to disclose significant issues, including rising costs tied to major infrastructure projects, customer reductions in capital spending, and unrealistic financial guidance [3][7] - Specific allegations include overstating the effectiveness of risk mitigation strategies and downplaying risks from economic conditions [7] Financial Performance - In February 2025, Fluor issued FY 2025 guidance of adjusted EBITDA between $575 million and $675 million and EPS between $2.25 and $2.75 [7] - In May 2025, the guidance was reaffirmed despite acknowledged market uncertainty [7] - On August 1, 2025, Fluor reported Q2 results with EPS of $0.43, missing estimates by $0.13, and revenue of $3.98 billion, down 5.9% year-over-year and $570 million below expectations [7] - Following these disclosures, FY 2025 guidance was cut to adjusted EBITDA between $475 million and $525 million and EPS between $1.95 and $2.15, citing project cost overruns, delays, and client spending hesitation [7] Market Impact - Following the August 1, 2025 disclosures, Fluor's stock price dropped 27%, closing at $41.42 per share [4]

Group 1: Infrastructure Investment Theme - Infrastructure has been a significant investment theme since the U.S. Congress passed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) in November 2021, with opportunistic investors generating a total return of over 96% from the Global X U.S. Infrastructure Development ETF (PAVE) [1][2] - As of early 2025, only about $400-$450 billion of the $1.2 trillion from the IIJA has been announced or awarded, indicating that hundreds of billions are still to enter the economy over the next decade [2] Group 2: Company Analysis - Vulcan Materials - Vulcan Materials Co. is the leading supplier of construction aggregates in the U.S., with 67% of highway formula dollars from the IIJA allocated to states where the company operates [3] - VMC stock has delivered a total return of over 86% in the last three years but experienced a nearly 25% drop after reaching an all-time high in November 2024 due to concerns over potential clawbacks of IIJA funds and weak private sector demand in residential construction [4] - The stock has shown recovery in the last three months, driven by bullish investor sentiment regarding private sector demand for projects like data centers, with expected earnings growth of over 11% justifying a purchase at 38x earnings [5] Group 3: Company Analysis - Fluor - Fluor Inc. provides engineering, procurement, construction, and project management services, with a backlog exceeding $28 billion, largely tied to federally funded infrastructure and clean energy initiatives supported by the IIJA [7][8] - The backlog is expected to grow, as Fluor is well-positioned to capitalize on the reshoring trend and has a stake in NuScale Power, which builds small modular reactors [8] - FLR stock is trading at an attractive 4.7x earnings, with expected earnings growth of over 16%, indicating potential for a higher premium [9] Group 4: Company Analysis - Eaton - Eaton Corp. is positioned to benefit from the demand for projects related to modernizing the electrical grid and data centers, with the Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund up 13.4% for the year, while Eaton's stock has increased by 8% [10] - In its first quarter 2025 earnings report, Eaton reported a 13% year-over-year earnings growth, reflecting investments in grid modernization and resilient power infrastructure [11] - Analysts forecast earnings growth of over 12% in the next 12 months, suggesting that any pullback in ETN stock should be viewed as a buying opportunity [12]