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Last week was extremely volatile, with significant market swings driven by political and macroeconomic news, leading to the highest volatility since the Great Financial Crisis. The market is currently in an event-driven correction due to tariffs, with a deeply bearish sentiment, which is a positive contrarian signal for buying. Policy support remains uncertain, but potential positive developments in tariff negotiations and growth rates could fuel a market recovery.

United Rentals (URI) saw its shares surge in the last session with trading volume being higher than average. The latest trend in earnings estimate revisions may not translate into further price increase in the near term.

United Rentals' decision not to chase the H&E acquisition demonstrates disciplined capital allocation, benefiting shareholders. Herc Holdings' costly acquisition of H&E leaves it in a risky financial position, benefiting United Rentals if the economy slows down. United Rentals' strong financial position and scale efficiencies make it more resilient in economic downturns, allowing it to capitalize on competitors' weaknesses.

STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--United Rentals, Inc. (NYSE: URI) will hold its first quarter 2025 conference call with Matt Flannery, chief executive officer, and Ted Grace, chief financial officer, on Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time. The conference call is available live by audio webcast at unitedrentals.com, where it will be archived until the next earnings call. The call is also accessible by dialing 800-451-7724 (international: 785-424-1116). The replay number for the c.

Ashtead Group is a less popular choice for investors looking to gain exposure in the consolidating construction equipment rental sector. Even though the ASHTY stock trades at a discount to its main peer - United Rentals, a closer look at the two companies reveals that this is likely to change. In the near-term, ASHTY is in a good position to outperform URI and to deliver at par shareholder returns beyond that.

STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--United Rentals, Inc. (NYSE: URI), the world's largest equipment rental company, today announced it was named to The 250 Best-Managed Companies list by the Wall Street Journal. The ranking was developed by the Drucker Institute based on its holistic model for measuring corporate management effectiveness, which reviews performance across key business drivers. The 250 Best-Managed Companies list, published annually since 2017, is one of the industry's most prestig.

Volatility is back, and while it's normal, fear dominates. Investors are uneasy despite no official correction, as past gains spoiled expectations. Economic uncertainty, rising debt, and inflation risks fuel market anxiety. If Trump acts on lower rates, short-term pain may be inevitable. I'm seizing opportunities, focusing on value and cyclical dividend growth. Buying dips has historically paid off, and I'm betting big on key stocks.

United Rentals, Inc. is well-positioned for growth due to strong mega-project pipelines driven by robust demand in data centers, manufacturing, and power markets, supported by reshoring trends and the IIJA. Margins should improve in the medium to long term with strong pricing, volume growth, and specialty business expansion serving as tailwind. URI's good execution and favorable long-term prospects justify a buy rating, with potential for P/E multiple re-rating and significant upside.

STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--United Rentals, Inc. (NYSE: URI) (“United Rentals” or “the company”) today announced that it has notified H&E Equipment Services, Inc. (“H&E”) that it does not intend to submit a revised proposal for the acquisition of H&E, which will permit H&E to terminate United Rentals' previously announced merger agreement with H&E. Matthew Flannery, chief executive officer of United Rentals, said, “One of our key responsibilities as a management team i.

STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--United Rentals, Inc. (NYSE: URI) today announced that it will participate in Citi's 2025 Global Industrial Tech and Mobility Conference on Wednesday, February 19, 2025. The conference will include a presentation by Matt Flannery, chief executive officer and Ted Grace, chief financial officer. The presentation is scheduled to begin at 11:20 a.m. ET and will be available via the following link: https://kvgo.com/citi/united-rentals-inc-february-2025. About United.