The Personnel Services sector ($JOB, $HSON, $IPDN, $STAF, $PIXY, $RCRT) experiences a surge of +8.99% in the span of a week.
The Personnel Services sector has experienced a significant increase of +8,99% in its performance over the past week.
Tickers in industry - $JOB, $HSON, $IPDN, $STAF, $PIXY, $RCRT
The Personnel Services sector has recently witnessed an impressive surge of +8.99% within just one week, setting the stage for potential gains in this dynamic market. A group of well-positioned tickers, including $JOB, $HSON, $IPDN, $STAF, $PIXY, and $RCRT, has been driving this growth trend. With a positive outlook supported by the Volume Indicator and Stock Fear & Greed Index, this sector is catching the attention of investors and analysts alike.
1. Gaining Momentum: Tickeron's Positive Forecast
Among these tickers, Tickeron's forecast stands out. The analytical platform predicts a further increase of more than 4.00% within the next month, attributing a likelihood of 27% to this projection. This bullish sentiment is reinforced by the past month's performance, where the ratio of advancing to declining volumes was an impressive 2.11 to 1. This indicates sustained investor interest and optimism.
2. Market Cap Insights: A Diverse Range
The average market capitalization of the tickers in this sector stands at $27.8 million. Spanning from $3.2 million to $60.4 million, these tickers exhibit diverse valuations. Notably, JOB claims the highest valuation at $60.4 million, while RCRT holds the lowest valuation at $3.2 million. This diversity showcases the range of opportunities within the sector.
3. Price Movements: A Mixed Bag
The recent surge in the sector is evident in the average weekly price growth of 8.99%. However, it's important to note the variability in monthly and quarterly price trends. Over the past month, the sector faced an average monthly price decrease of -5.07%, and an average quarterly decrease of -37.26%. Among the tickers, RCRT experienced the highest price growth at 34.79%, while PIXY faced a significant decline at -10.8%.
4. Notable Penny Stock Performances
Penny stocks within the sector have also made significant moves. GEE Group (JOB) and Staffing 360 Solutions (STAF) have emerged as top weekly gainers, rising by +25.65% and +22.87% respectively. Conversely, Professional Diversity Network (IPDN) faced a downward trend, falling by -15.14%. These notable movements further highlight the sector's dynamic nature.
5. Volume Insights: A Surge in Trading Activity
Trading activity has seen substantial growth, with the average weekly volume across the sector surging by 4878.27%. This upward trend continues in the monthly and quarterly averages, with growth rates of 6688.07% and 1174.99% respectively. Specific instances, such as GEE Group's record-breaking daily growth of 375% of the 65-Day Volume Moving Average, underscore heightened investor interest.
6. Individual Ticker Insights
IPDN: A recent downward trend has been observed in IPDN, with a 3.09% decline over three consecutive days on August 17, 2023. This trend, often seen as bearish, has a 90% likelihood of further decline in the following month. However, traders should note the current price of $2.82, which has crossed the support line at $2.88. This situation indicates a potential trading range between $2.88 support and $2.73 resistance lines.
JOB: Momentum for JOB turned positive on August 15, 2023, as indicated by the Momentum Indicator crossing above the 0 level. This suggests a potential new upward trend. Historical data supports this, as 98 out of 111 similar instances resulted in subsequent price increases. Traders should be aware of this potential move higher.
STAF: On August 07, 2023, STAF's 10-day Moving Average crossed above the 50-day moving average, signaling a shift to an upward trend. Historical data suggests that this pattern often leads to continued upward movement in the following month, with an 86% likelihood. Despite recent ups and downs, the current price of $0.90 is trading between support and resistance lines at $0.98 and $0.73 respectively.
HSON sees its Stochastic Oscillator climbs out of oversold territory
On July 01, 2025, the Stochastic Oscillator for HSON moved out of oversold territory and this could be a bullish sign for the stock. Traders may want to buy the stock or buy call options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 63 instances where the indicator left the oversold zone. In of the 63 cases the stock moved higher in the following days. This puts the odds of a move higher at over .
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bullish Trend Analysis
The RSI Indicator points to a transition from a downward trend to an upward trend -- in cases where HSON's RSI Indicator exited the oversold zone, of 21 resulted in an increase in price. Tickeron's analysis proposes that the odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Momentum Indicator moved above the 0 level on June 30, 2025. You may want to consider a long position or call options on HSON as a result. In of 118 past instances where the momentum indicator moved above 0, the stock continued to climb. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) for HSON just turned positive on June 20, 2025. Looking at past instances where HSON's MACD turned positive, the stock continued to rise in of 44 cases over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where HSON advanced for three days, in of 242 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
Bearish Trend Analysis
HSON broke above its upper Bollinger Band on July 01, 2025. This could be a sign that the stock is set to drop as the stock moves back below the upper band and toward the middle band. You may want to consider selling the stock or exploring put options.
The Aroon Indicator for HSON entered a downward trend on July 02, 2025. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options.
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to outstanding earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Seasonality Score of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued in the industry. The Tickeron Seasonality score describes the variance of predictable price changes around the same period every calendar year. These changes can be tied to a specific month, quarter, holiday or vacation period, as well as a meteorological or growing season.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is slightly overvalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (1.037) is normal, around the industry mean (6.680). P/E Ratio (25.557) is within average values for comparable stocks, (19.417). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (1.005) is also within normal values, averaging (3.272). HSON has a moderately low Dividend Yield (0.000) as compared to the industry average of (0.038). P/S Ratio (0.348) is also within normal values, averaging (0.785).
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating slightly worse than average price growth. HSON’s price grows at a lower rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating weak sales and an unprofitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating that the returns do not compensate for the risks. HSON’s unstable profits reported over time resulted in significant Drawdowns within these last five years. A stable profit reduces stock drawdown and volatility. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 85, placing this stock worse than average.
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General Information
a provider of executive search, specialty staffing and related consulting services
Industry PersonnelServices