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CVS Health's Health Services arm is gaining from pharmacy strength and improving care delivery, with robust new sales and clinic economics supporting growth.

UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (NYSE:UNH) has sold an interest in some of its Optum Health operations in Florida to private-equity firm TPG, specifically involving its WellMed clinics that focus heavily on older patients. UnitedHealth’s CFO said the move is not about raising cash, but about bringing in a partner that can provide local operating expertise and […]

The health care giant showered its owners with cash, yet the stock spent years in the slow lane. Here’s the accounting of what that trade-off actually delivered.

Walmart's omnichannel strength, UnitedHealth's raised 2026 EPS outlook and Wells Fargo's asset-cap removal highlight today's reports.

Optum Health hit a wall due to rising costs and restrictive Medicare Advantage payments.

UnitedHealth (UNH) has spent the past year repairing margins rather than chasing growth. The shares rebounded well ahead of any actual margin recovery: up about 38% over the past six months, though down about 6% over the past three, and still behind the S&P 500 over the past twelve months, 12.2% for the stock against 18.6% for the index. What argues for owning them now shows up in cash running ahead of reported profit.

THC's shares are gaining on higher-acuity demand, strong commercial revenues and USPI's continued expansion.

UnitedHealth (UNH) has been facing investor questions surrounding the upcoming release of Medicare A

CAT, TSM, UNH, TER and ZBRA are five wide moat stocks that stand out for durable advantages, strong growth prospects and favorable demand across key markets.

UnitedHealth Group Inc (NYSE:UNH) recently announced a total dividend of $2.32 per share, with the ex-dividend date set for 2026-09-14. This amount consists of $2.32 per share in cash dividends, payable on 2026-09-22. Investors should note that the ex-dividend date of 2026-09-14 means shareholders must own the stock before that date to qualify for the payment.

A static dividend yield quietly loses ground every month inflation climbs, but five companies have been raising their payouts fast enough to fight back. The question is which ones have the cash flow to keep doing it.

UnitedHealth is removing prior-authorization hurdles for 1,700 services. Less paperwork sounds great, but what does it mean for UNH investors?

Profitability is a key measure of business strength. Companies with high margins have proven they can generate consistent earnings while maintaining financial discipline.

In the latest trading session, UnitedHealth Group (UNH) closed at $379.09, marking a -2.37% move from the previous day.

CNC is set to reshape its Medicare Advantage business around dual-eligible members and a simpler footprint to drive margin recovery.

Elevance Health (ELV) has returned more than 40% over the past six months, though it is down 6.5% over the past three while the S&P 500 gained 3.4%. The next leg will not come from selling more insurance. It will come from keeping more of the premium it already collects.

UNH's TPG deal brings local support and investment to Florida WellMed clinics as Optum targets faster growth and stronger profitability.

CVS is benefiting from pharmacy growth, AI investments and a discounted valuation, but reimbursement pressure and regulatory scrutiny remain key risks.

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) is down -0.54% today, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.32%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.96%. E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) are down -0.50%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQU26...

CVS Health (NYSE:CVS) executives said the company is seeing improved momentum across its insurance, pharmacy, care delivery and balance-sheet priorities, while maintaining a cautious outlook on healthcare cost trends and several 2027 headwinds. Speaking at an investor conference, Chief Financial Of

UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:UNH) executives said the company’s turnaround remained on track, citing continued strength in Medicare Advantage, Medicaid performance that is tracking toward the favorable end of expectations, and operational improvements at Optum Health. Speaking at an investor conference

UnitedHealth Group Incorporated’s (NYSE:UNH) insurance unit is removing prior-authorization requirements from a broad range of healthcare services beginning October 1. The changes form part of UnitedHealthcare’s plan to eliminate such requirements for 30% of healthcare services by the end of 2026. The initiative could reduce administrative work for patients, providers, and the insurer itself while […]

The latest trading day saw UnitedHealth Group (UNH) settling at $393.06, representing a -1.94% change from its previous close.

Healthcare stocks were lower late Wednesday afternoon with the NYSE Healthcare Index and the State S

UnitedHealth (UNH) runs the best operating margin of the three managed care companies in its peer group, and the slowest revenue growth of the three. It also carries a significant valuation premium over its peer, Cigna, trading at more than double its earnings multiple.

On September 3, a caller asked if UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (NYSE:UNH) has enough profitable growth that they should consider adding it to their portfolio. Mad Money host Jim Cramer replied: Yes, the answer: it does, it does. You know, I’ve got to tell you, I thought that last quarter was very, very good. The stock […]

CVS Health noted a continuation of "high-trend" medical cost growth at a Wells Fargo investor conference on Wednesday, helping to put a spring in the step of hospital stocks including HCA Healthcare, while souring the mood of managed care investors. Shares of CVS stock came away relatively unscathed, while UnitedHealth slipped and Oscar Health stumbled. CVS management's comments about medical cost trends were brief and vague, while Wells Fargo conference presentations by HCA and Universal Health Services didn't appear to provide updates to Q3 trends since Q2 earnings calls.

Healthcare stocks were lower Wednesday afternoon, with the NYSE Healthcare Index down 0.3% and the S

UnitedHealth's Optum Health Faces Major Shift as TPG Enters the Picture

All three major US stock indexes were down in late-morning trading Wednesday, as oil prices climbed,