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Used Construction Equipment Rentals Remain Strong as Sales Cool

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LINCOLN, Neb., June 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Used construction equipment inventory levels continued to decline in May, led by crawler excavators and wheel loaders, according to the latest Sandhills Global market reports. The reports cover used heavy machinery, farm equipment, trucks, and trailers on MachineryTrader.com and several other Sandhills platforms worldwide.

“Rental utilization remains strong,” says RentalYard Sales Manager Matt Sterup, “but rising prices, especially fuel costs, are limiting customer’s ability to buy construction equipment. In lift equipment categories, it’s also becoming more difficult to find quality used equipment.”

Used heavy-duty trucks also experienced inventory level decreases in May, continuing a months-long downward trend. “Rising fuel costs have reduced some of the momentum gained in the truck market, but sentiment is still positive,” says Truck Paper Manager Scott Lubischer. “Freight rates are increasing and inventory is leaving the market at a pace similar to that of 2022 without being replaced. Newer trucks are starting to move, and buyers will be watching closely for lower-mileage trucks. Despite rising prices, dealers anticipate they won’t rise to 2022 levels.”

The key metric in all of Sandhills’ market reports is the Sandhills Equipment Value Index (EVI). Buyers and sellers can use the information in the Sandhills EVI to monitor equipment markets and maximize returns on acquisition, liquidation, and related business decisions. The Sandhills EVI data include equipment available in auction and retail markets and model-year equipment actively in use. EVI spread measures the percentage difference between asking and auction values.

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Sandhills market reports highlight the most significant changes in Sandhills’ used heavy-duty truck, semi-trailer, farm machinery, and construction equipment markets. Key points from the current reports are listed below. Full reports are available upon request.

U.S. Used Heavy-Duty Construction Equipment

Inventory levels in this market posted a marginal decrease of 0.16% month over month and fell 11.55% year over year in May and are trending down. Used crawler excavators had the largest M/M inventory change, down 1.41%, while used wheel loaders posted the largest Y/Y inventory change with a 13.32% decrease.Asking values posted dipped 0.89% M/M and 3.02% Y/Y and are trending down. Used crawler excavators had the largest M/M asking value change, down 1.75%, while used wheel loaders had the largest Y/Y asking value change, down 4.14%.Auction values decreased 1.53% M/M and 1.87% Y/Y and are trending sideways. Used wheel loaders had the largest M/M auction value change, down 2.41%, while used crawler excavators posted the largest Y/Y auction value change with a 3.44% decrease.

U.S. Used Medium-Duty Construction Equipment

Inventory levels of used medium-duty construction equipment posted a slight increase of 0.39% M/M but fell 15.65% Y/Y in May and have been trending down for seven consecutive months. Used wheeled skid steers had the largest M/M inventory change, up 2.93%, while used loader backhoes posted the largest Y/Y inventory change with a 26.5% decrease.Asking values decreased 0.86% M/M and 0.63% Y/Y and are trending sideways. Used track skid steers had the largest asking value changes, down 1.17% M/M and 1.64% Y/Y.Auction values posted marginal decreases of 0.86% M/M and 0.14% Y/Y and are trending sideways. Used track skid steers had the largest M/M auction value change, down 1.4%, while used wheeled skid steers posted the largest Y/Y auction value change with a 3.05% increase.

U.S. Used Aerial Lifts

Inventory levels in this market decreased 2.92% M/M and 2.99% Y/Y in May and are trending down. Used slab scissor lifts had the largest M/M inventory change, down 3.78%, while used articulating boom lifts posted the largest Y/Y inventory change with an 11.67% increase.Asking values decreased 1.26% M/M and 1.21% Y/Y and are trending sideways. Used telescopic boom lifts had the largest asking value changes, down 3.61% M/M and 4.08% Y/Y.Auction values decreased 1.73% M/M and 3.98% Y/Y and are trending down. Used telescopic boom lifts had the largest auction value changes, down 4.42% M/M and 5.67% Y/Y.

U.S. Used Forklifts

Inventory levels in this market jumped 5.63% M/M and 17.28% Y/Y in May and are trending up. Used cushion-tire forklifts had the largest inventory changes, up 6.57% M/M and 25.75% Y/Y.Asking values posted a marginal increase of 0.06% M/M but decreased 3.23% Y/Y and are trending down. Used cushion-tire forklifts had the largest asking value changes, up 0.77% M/M and down 7.56% Y/Y.Auction values decreased 1.06% M/M and 3.49% Y/Y and are trending down. Used cushion-tire forklifts had the largest auction value changes, down 1.97% M/M and 8.57% Y/Y.

U.S. Used Telehandlers

Inventory levels of U.S. used telehandlers increased 3.02% M/M and 5.3% Y/Y in May and are trending sideways.Asking values increased 2.01% M/M but slipped 1.78% Y/Y and are trending sideways.Auction values increased 1.05% M/M but decreased 1.58% Y/Y and are trending up.

U.S. Used Heavy-Duty Trucks

Inventory levels in this market fell 1.5% M/M and 23.14% Y/Y in May and have been trending down for six months. Used sleeper trucks had the largest M/M inventory change, down 3.3%, while used day cab trucks posted the largest Y/Y inventory change with a 25.31% decrease.Asking values increased 1.63% M/M but decreased 1.29% Y/Y and are trending sideways. Used sleeper trucks led in M/M asking value changes with a 2.94% increase, while used day cab trucks had the largest Y/Y asking value change with a 4.09% decrease.Auction values increased 3.07% M/M and 2.34% Y/Y and are trending up. Used sleeper trucks took the lead in auction value changes, growing 4.62% M/M and 3.91% Y/Y.

U.S. Used Semi-Trailers

Inventory levels of used semi-trailers posted a modest increase of 0.28% M/M but fell 26.9% Y/Y in May, continuing a 10-month-long downward trend. Used dry van trailers had the largest M/M inventory change, up 2.51%, while used reefer trailers posted the largest Y/Y inventory change with a 31.49% decrease.Asking values posted a marginal decrease of 0.28% M/M but rose 2.61% Y/Y and are trending up. Used reefer trailers had the largest asking value changes, down 1.17% M/M and up 7.23% Y/Y.Auction values inched downward by 0.6% M/M but jumped 6.35% Y/Y and are trending up. Used dry van trailers had the largest M/M auction value change, down 3.68%, while used reefer trailers posted the largest Y/Y auction value change with a 19.53% increase.

U.S. Used Medium-Duty Trucks

Inventory levels of used medium-duty trucks decreased 0.93% M/M and 37.52% Y/Y in May. Inventory levels in this market have been trending down for nine consecutive months.Asking values dropped 1.81% M/M and 6.05% Y/Y and are trending down.Auction values were down 2.39% M/M and 3.76% Y/Y and are trending down.

U.S. Used Tractors 100 Horsepower and Greater

Inventory levels in the used high-horsepower tractor market decreased 0.81% M/M and 16.23% Y/Y in May and have been trending down for 12 months. Used 100-to-174-HP tractors had the largest inventory changes, down 1.38% M/M and 21.99% Y/Y.Asking values posted modest decreases of 0.51% M/M and 1.75% Y/Y and are trending down. Used 175-to-299-HP tractors had the largest M/M asking value change, down 1.36%, while used tractors 300 HP and greater posted the largest Y/Y asking value change with a 1.85% decrease.Auction values were down 0.9% M/M but increased 2.36% Y/Y and are trending sideways. Used 175-to-299-HP tractors posted the largest auction value changes, down 1.38% M/M and up 3.21% Y/Y.The EVI spread, which measures the percentage difference between asking and auction values, increased from 31% in April to 32% in May. This is lower than the peak values observed in 2015.

U.S. Used Combines

Used combine inventory levels posted a modest increase of 0.6% M/M but fell 10.09% Y/Y in May and are trending down.Asking values decreased 2.61% M/M and 1.22% Y/Y and are trending sideways.Auction values decreased 1.52% M/M, increased 0.76% Y/Y, and are trending sideways.The EVI spread was 38%, down from 40% in April and lower than the peak values observed in 2015.

U.S. Used Sprayers

Inventory levels of used sprayers inched lower by 0.8% M/M in May, fell 19.18% Y/Y, and continued a 6-month-long downward trend.Asking values decreased 2.84% M/M and 2.59% Y/Y and are trending down.Auction values dropped 5.94% M/M and decreased 2.9% Y/Y and are trending down.The EVI spread jumped four percentage points in May, to 40%, which is still lower than the peak values observed in 2015.

U.S. Used Planters

Used planter inventory levels dropped 5.33% M/M and fell 26.36% Y/Y in May and are trending down, continuing a 7-month-long pattern.Asking values posted a marginal decrease of 0.15% M/M but increased 2.57% Y/Y and are trending sideways.Auction values decreased 3.26% M/M but jumped 5.01% Y/Y and are trending sideways.The EVI spread increased from 49% in April to 53% in May, still lower than the peak values observed in 2015.

U.S. Used Compact and Utility Tractors

Inventory levels in this market fell 2.91% M/M and 28.25% Y/Y in May and have been trending down for seven months. Used tractors with less than 40 HP had the largest inventory changes, down 5.87% M/M and 33.26% Y/Y.Asking values remained almost flat with a 0.02% M/M increase and rose 1.63% Y/Y. Asking values have been trending up for five consecutive months. Used 40-to-99-HP tractors had the largest asking value changes, up 0.04% M/M and 1.76% Y/Y.Auction values posted a marginal decrease of 0.16% M/M but increased 2.76% Y/Y and are trending up. Used tractors with less than 40 HP had the largest auction value changes, posting gains of 0.61% M/M and 2.81% Y/Y.

U.S. Used Self-Propelled Forage Harvesters

Inventory levels in this market decreased 0.87% M/M and 4.47% Y/Y and are trending sideways.Asking values increased 2.03% M/M and 0.61% Y/Y and are trending up.Auction values increased 3.8% M/M and 5.6% Y/Y and are trending up, continuing a pattern of monthly increases over the past several months.

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About Sandhills Global
Sandhills Global is an information processing company headquartered in Lincoln, Nebraska. Our products and services gather, process, and distribute information through trade publications, websites, and online services that connect buyers and sellers across the construction, agriculture, forestry, oil and gas, heavy equipment, commercial trucking, and aviation industries. Our integrated, industry-specific approach to hosted technologies and services offers solutions that help businesses large and small operate efficiently and grow securely, cost-effectively, and successfully. Sandhills Global—we are the cloud.

About the Sandhills Equipment Value Index
The Sandhills Equipment Value Index (EVI) is a principal gauge of the estimated market values of used assets—both currently and over time—across the construction, agricultural, and commercial trucking industries represented by Sandhills Global platforms, including AuctionTime.com, TractorHouse.com, MachineryTrader.com, TruckPaper.com, and other industry-specific equipment platforms. Powered by Value Insight Portal (VIP+), Sandhills’ proprietary asset valuation tool, Sandhills EVI provides useful insights into the ever-changing supply-and-demand conditions for each industry.

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Why PMF Research Fails Without Local Behavior Modeling: MMA Digital Corp. Shares Findings

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MMA Digital Corp. reports that generic product-market-fit research consistently underperforms in new regions — and identifies the behavioral blind spots driving those outcomes.

LAS VEGAS, June 3, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Product-market fit is one of the most studied concepts in business strategy. But according to MMA Digital Corp., most PMF research breaks the moment it is applied to a new region. Companies arrive at expansion with PMF instruments already completed at home, only to discover that the methodology cannot account for how buyer behavior actually shifts across markets.

MMA Digital has tracked this pattern across multiple industries and geographies. The conclusion they always reached is that standard surveys for determining PMF, even when translated into other languages, do not yield accurate results without appropriate behavioral adaptation. Therefore, the product development team is very optimistic about its launch.

What the Data Shows

MMA Digital Corp.’s observations point to four behavioral norms that generic PMF research routinely misses when applied across borders:

1. Decision speed varies significantly. In some markets, the median time between the first signal and a decision to consider purchase may be less than two days, while in other markets, this time can stretch for six weeks. Any PMF tool that does not consider the time between these signals will miscalculate urgency.

2. Trust calibration shifts by market. Different audiences require different evidence before they act — peer testimony in one region, institutional endorsement in another, visible founder presence in a third. Surveys built on a single trust model export poorly.

3. Channel preference is rarely portable. A product whose users in one market are active on social media could require referral marketing in another market. Generic assumptions on channel portability generate ineffective marketing strategies.

4. Purchase-cycle length determines what counts as a warm lead. Lead scores designed using assumptions about the home market cycle may completely ignore the fact that the foreign market has either a three times shorter or a three times longer cycle.

MMA Digital stresses that these are not edge cases. They appear in nearly every expansion engagement the company supports, and they account for most of the gap between projected and actual launch performance.

Why Local Behavior Modeling Changes the Outcome

Local behavior modeling means pairing every quantitative PMF instrument with a structured observation component — typically 12 to 18 contextual interviews per market plus a small-sample diary study across a representative purchase cycle. It is not a translation. It is recalibration.

According to MMA Digital Corp., products launched with a behavioral layer included measurably stronger early-stage outcomes:

Stronger early-stage retention. Products with behavioral research show retention that is roughly 30 to 40 percent stronger in the first three months than products launched on translated-only research.More accurate channel allocation. Behavioral observation reveals where the audience actually transacts, rather than where the home-market audience does.Lower cost of pivot. Catching a behavioral mismatch in research is dramatically cheaper than catching it after a six-figure media plan has run.Cleaner go-to-market sequencing. Knowing the purchase-cycle length lets the launch team time creative, partnerships, and sales conversations to match the market rather than the calendar.

MMA Digital notes that this is not exclusive to smaller companies. Large enterprises with dedicated expansion teams also struggle when their PMF methodology treats markets as portable.

MMA Digital Corp.’s Position on the Issue

MMA Digital Corp. does not advocate for replacing quantitative PMF research. In contrast, according to MMA Digital, it is suggested that the study of PMF should go hand-in-hand with behavioral observation studies as the standard practice instead of the advanced one. This suggestion is supported by McKinsey, which analyzed more than 1,700 product teams.

MMA Digital Corp. expects behavioral research to move from optional add-on to standard practice over the next 12 to 18 months, particularly as expansion-stage businesses recognize the cost of treating PMF as portable between markets. The MMA Digital team will continue to monitor how these methods evolve across the regions it supports.

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McKinsey & Company: “What makes product teams effective?” — effective product organizations align research practice with measurable business outcomes. Available at https://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/tech-and-ai/our-insights/what-makes-product-teams-effective

About MMA Digital Corp.

MMA Digital is a strategic consultancy firm helping businesses unlock new opportunities through advanced product analysis, in-depth market research, targeted marketing strategies, and seamless financial facilitation. MMA Digital Corp.’s expertise bridges the gap between data and execution, enabling brands to expand with confidence across international markets. MMA Digital works with growth-oriented businesses to deliver the intelligence and strategic clarity needed to move decisively in complex, competitive environments.

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Vincere Portfolios Reports Six Years of Audited Algorithm Performance as Demand Grows for Systematic Investing Solutions

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The company highlights increasing retail interest in quantitative futures strategies as investors seek alternatives to traditional market approaches.

LOS ANGELES, June 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Vincere Portfolios, a company focused on automated futures trading systems for individual investors, is drawing attention to its six-year audited performance record as interest in systematic investing continues to rise across retail markets. The company’s algorithms, which are designed to operate through regulated brokerage accounts using cash account capital, have become part of a broader shift toward rules based investing strategies that were once associated almost exclusively with institutional firms and hedge funds.

The announcement comes at a time when many investors are reconsidering how they approach portfolio management in increasingly volatile market conditions. Rising interest rates, inflation concerns, rapid market swings, and uncertainty surrounding global economic conditions have contributed to growing demand for investment models that rely less on emotional decision making and more on structured execution.

Vincere Portfolios states that its futures algorithms have averaged nearly 50 percent annual growth over approximately six years of audited performance. The company says the systems are designed to combine automation, risk management, and diversified futures exposure into a format accessible to independent investors who may not have access to institutional trading infrastructure.

Retail Investors Continue Looking Beyond Traditional Strategies

Over the last decade, retail investing has evolved significantly. Individual investors now have access to trading technology, brokerage tools, and market data that were previously difficult to obtain outside institutional finance. At the same time, growing awareness of quantitative trading and automated execution systems has changed expectations around how portfolios can be managed.

While long term stock investing remains central to many portfolios, periods of heightened market volatility have encouraged investors to explore alternative approaches. Systematic investing strategies, particularly those built around futures markets, have attracted attention because they can participate across multiple asset classes and market conditions rather than relying entirely on traditional equity exposure.

Vincere Portfolios has positioned itself within that trend by offering access to automated futures algorithms that execute according to predefined rules rather than discretionary decision making. According to the company, this structure is intended to reduce emotional trading behavior while maintaining consistent strategy execution.

The company also notes that many retail investors remain unfamiliar with how institutional trading systems operate. In many cases, quantitative models and managed futures programs have historically required large minimum investments or direct participation in private funds. Vincere Portfolios says its goal is to help narrow that accessibility gap by allowing individuals to participate through their own brokerage accounts.

Systematic Investing Gains Broader Attention

The growth of algorithmic and systematic investing has become increasingly visible across the broader financial industry. Institutional firms have relied on quantitative models for years to manage risk, diversify exposure, and respond to changing market conditions. More recently, interest in these systems has expanded among independent investors seeking structured alternatives to manual trading.

Vincere Portfolios believes that this trend reflects a larger shift in investor behavior. Rather than attempting to predict short term market direction through speculation or frequent discretionary trades, many investors are now paying closer attention to consistency, process, and measurable execution.

The company’s futures algorithms are designed to operate automatically according to specific market conditions and strategy rules. These systems participate in futures markets across multiple sectors, which may include indexes, commodities, currencies, and interest rate products. By diversifying exposure across several markets, systematic futures strategies can behave differently than traditional stock focused portfolios.

According to Vincere Portfolios, another factor contributing to increased interest in automation is transparency. Investors are becoming more focused on understanding how strategies are executed and whether systems follow repeatable rules. Automated models can provide a more clearly defined framework because trades are generated through programmed logic rather than subjective judgment.

The company says that its audited performance history has become an important part of conversations with prospective users who want greater visibility into how algorithmic systems have performed over time.

Technology Continues Reshaping Individual Investing

The broader retail investing landscape has changed rapidly over the last several years. Commission free trading, mobile platforms, and digital financial education have contributed to increased market participation among individual investors. At the same time, investors have become more willing to explore strategies that extend beyond traditional stock and mutual fund investing.

Vincere Portfolios believes that technological accessibility is one of the primary reasons systematic investing has gained traction among retail users. Automated execution systems that once required institutional level infrastructure can now operate through modern brokerage integrations and cloud based technology.

The company says that its platform is designed to simplify access to futures algorithms while allowing users to maintain ownership and visibility within their brokerage accounts. Rather than placing capital into an outside fund structure, users can connect brokerage accounts directly to the company’s systems.

This approach reflects a broader industry movement toward transparency and investor control. Many independent investors are becoming increasingly selective about where their capital is held and how investment decisions are executed. Vincere Portfolios says the ability to maintain account level visibility while using automated strategies has become an important consideration for many users.

The company also notes that interest in algorithmic investing is no longer limited to highly technical traders. A growing number of investors are now exploring systematic strategies because they prefer structured rules over emotionally driven market participation.

Performance Milestones Reflect Growing Market Interest

As systematic investing continues gaining visibility, Vincere Portfolios says its audited six-year performance record represents an important milestone for the company. The organization believes that long term track records are increasingly important in a market environment where investors are evaluating not only returns, but also consistency and operational structure.

The company states that audited reporting provides an additional level of accountability and transparency for individuals evaluating algorithmic trading systems. In a market where claims surrounding trading performance can often be difficult to verify, independently reviewed records have become more significant to prospective investors.

Vincere Portfolios also believes that interest in systematic investing is likely to continue expanding as more investors seek diversified approaches that can operate across different market conditions. The company says many investors are becoming more aware of the limitations associated with relying exclusively on a single asset class or discretionary trading style.

Looking ahead, Vincere Portfolios plans to continue focusing on futures based systematic strategies while supporting retail investors seeking greater access to institutional style trading technology. The company says its long term objective remains centered on helping independent investors participate in algorithmic investing through structured, rules based systems that prioritize consistency and transparency.

About Vincere Portfolios

Vincere Portfolios is a financial technology company focused on providing retail investors with access to automated futures trading algorithms through regulated brokerage accounts. The company’s systematic trading models are designed to help individual investors participate in institutional style futures strategies using cash account capital. Vincere Portfolios emphasizes automation, transparency, and rules based execution as part of its approach to quantitative investing.

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GardaWorld Cash Offers Up to $30,000 Reward for Information in Soledad, CA Robbery

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BOCA RATON, Fla., June 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ – GardaWorld Cash announced it is seeking public assistance to help law enforcement apprehend the individuals responsible for the attack on a GardaWorld Cash employee and subsequent robbery in Soledad, California.

On Friday, May 29, 2026, at approximately 1:00 p.m. (PT) a GardaWorld Cash employee was attacked while servicing Food For Less located at 2443 H De La Rosa Street in Soledad, California. GardaWorld Cash is appreciative of the efforts of law enforcement and would like to assist the ongoing investigation.

While the armored vehicle guard is stable and recovering, GardaWorld Cash is intolerant of acts of violence against its employees. GardaWorld Cash is therefore offering a reward of up to $30,000 for information leading to the arrest and indictment of those responsible for the attack and/or recovery of stolen funds.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has any relevant information is urged to immediately contact the Soledad Police Department at 831-223-5120. Those wishing to remain anonymous can contact WeTip at 1-800-782-7463.

A reward will be paid once law enforcement supplies written verification that a tip helped lead to the arrest and indictment of a suspect. GardaWorld Cash will determine the appropriate amount and timing of the reward to be paid, up to $30,000, at its sole direction. Recipients are responsible for any taxes or other costs associated with any reward. The reward may be allocated among multiple tipsters.

About GardaWorld Cash

GardaWorld Cash is the leading provider of customized end-to-end cash solutions in North America, including secure transportation, cash management, cash processing and ATM services. Managing and moving billions of dollars in cash every day, GardaWorld Cash is an essential provider and strategic partner to the U.S. and Canadian financial, commercial, government and corporate sectors. For more information, visit cash.garda.com

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