Investors looking for an edge in today’s volatile stock market can find a wealth of information by tracking job postings of public companies. Rising job postings can signal a company’s growth and potential investment opportunities, while declining postings may be an early warning sign of operational scaling back or challenges ahead.
Job Postings as a Growth Indicator
Companies increasing their workforce could be ramping up operations, entering new markets, or preparing for high-demand periods. This week, Whitbread showed a 6567% spike in job postings, coinciding with a 3% jump in stock prices. Veralto with a 3818% rise in postings and a 1% increase in stock value, and IWG plc with a 669% rise in postings, are also ones to watch.
Declining Job Postings and Market Implications
On the flip side, Avis Budget Group and Savers Value Village, both with a 92% decrease in job postings, have seen their stocks decline by 7% over the same period. This could indicate a potential shrinking in operations or a strategic pivot. Automatic Data Processing, however, despite a 56% drop in postings, saw a 2% stock price increase, displaying that job postings are just one part of a larger investment puzzle.
By keeping a keen eye on job posting trends, investors can gather critical foresight into a company’s trajectory. While it's crucial to incorporate other fundamental and technical analyses, job postings can provide a robust additional layer of insight for market participants looking to make informed trading decisions.
Top Growing companies according to Job Postings
| Company | Job Postings | Price | AI Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Whitbread WTB.L |
1,000 6566.7% |
£2885 2.9% |
5 |
 |
Veralto VLTO |
431 3818.2% |
$112.43 1.4% |
8 |
 |
Gap GPS |
815 3443.5% |
$24.55 0% |
6 |
 |
Carrols Restaurant Group TAST |
8,000 700% |
$9.54 0% |
4 |
 |
IWG plc IWG.L |
223 669% |
£180.1 0.3% |
5 |
Bottom Growing companies according to Job Postings
| Company | Job Postings | Price | AI Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Avis Budget Group 0HK4.L |
153 92.4% |
$81.977 6.7% |
5 |
 |
Avis CAR |
153 92.4% |
$81.99 3.4% |
6 |
 |
Savers Value Village SVV |
326 91.9% |
$8.85 7.4% |
5 |
 |
Automatic Data Processing 0HJI.L |
439 56.1% |
$273.75 2.1% |
8 |
 |
Schlumberger Limited SLB.PA |
173 48.4% |
€40.6 0% |
7 |
The toplists are ordered by change in percentage of the company's job postings over the last week. Only companies with more than 100 job postings are included.
