Backlog

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…

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…

Could GE Vernova Be Your Ticket to Generational Wealth?

The company's backlog continues to grow, providing extensive revenue visibility.

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…

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.

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…

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.

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.

Zacks Investment Ideas feature highlights: Oracle

Oracle's $638B backlog and rapid cloud growth face a crucial test as investors weigh its heavy capex, financing needs and OpenAI exposure.

EXCLUSIVE: Trump Slashes Bureaucratic Backlog Keeping Veterans From Their Benefits

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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…

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

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.

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.

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.

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…

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.

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,…

ABC Construction Backlog Indicator Falls in June

Despite the drop, backlogs reported by contractors are still higher than they were in June 2025.

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.

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…

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…

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…

AeroVironment soars 19% on earnings beat, backlog grows to $1.2 billion

Dronemaker AeroVironment's autonomous system revenue beat expectations by $90 million and its backlog continued to grow.

Defense ETFs to Buy Now as Record Backlogs Signal Sustained Growth

Strait of Hormuz reopening may take weeks to ease shipping backlog and oil pressure

The Strait of Hormuz is set to reopen after Iran and the U.S. sign a peace deal, but experts warn backlogs and security checks could delay normal shipping.