1 Services Stock for Long-Term Investors and 2 We Brush Off

Business services providers play a critical role for enterprises, assisting them with everything from new hardware integrations to consulting and marketing. Still, investors are uneasy as firms face challenges from AI-driven disruptors and tightening corporate budgets. These doubts have caused the industry to lag recently as services stocks have collectively shed 5.3% over the past six months. This drawdown was disappointing since the S&P 500 climbed 3.1%.