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Humana's Profit Outlook Adds to Health Insurance Gloom
Humana Inc. forecast profit that fell short of Wall Street's expectations for the year, the latest insurer to disappoint investors as the industry grapples with rising costs and government pressure. The company predicted adjusted earnings per share…
'We can't afford more': Public workers push back on health insurance changes
AMHERST — Nearly one in three Americans carries medical debt, a figure that public employees in Massachusetts worry could increase if Gov. Maura Healey's proposal to cut the state's Group Insurance Commission by $100 million is approved this…
Guest column: Super Bowl ads predicts the end of the AI bubble
There's a pattern to American financial manias, and it goes like this: first the venture capitalists pile in, then Wall Street upgrades everything to 'buy,' then the Super Bowl becomes a showcase for the frenzy, and then somebody loses a trillion…
In series of shocks, White House policy has been a headwind for some stocks in 2026
With trade uncertainty in the rear view mirror, and a newfound focus on easing the cost-of-living heading into the midterm elections, White House policy is expected to boost equities in 2026. Yet some corners of the market are still expected to…
How to Keep Your Health Plan Costs Manageable - Without Shortchanging Your Team
A founder's perspective on navigating rising health insurance renewals while balancing business realities and employee expectations. Practical reflections on how growing companies approach benefits decisions, communication and renewal planning amid…
Futures Rise Ahead Of Today's Delayed Jobs Report
US equity futures are flat ahead of today's delayed January payrolls (full preview here) with the market now expecting a weaker print after the Retail Sales miss and weaker high-frequency data. As of 8:00am ET, S&P and Nasdaq 100 futures are both…
Stock Movers: Humana, Charles Schwab, Cloudflare
Bloomberg journalists discuss today's biggest winners and losers in the stock market. Listen for analysis on the companies making news on Wall Street. Bloomberg journalists discuss today's biggest winners and losers in the stock market. Listen for…
My job offered me a voluntary severance. Here's what my decision taught me
If your employer offered you a lump sum to permanently ditch the job that stresses you out like no other, would you take the money and run—or worry about what it might cost you later? I never thought I'd actually encounter this career…
This Test Can Predict Your Risk of Heart Attack-Why Don't More People Get It?
About half of all American adults grapple with some form of heart disease, so it's understandable to want to do what you can to lower your risk, especially if you have a family history. While eating healthy and exercising regularly is always a good…
For slashing prescription drug prices, Trump Rx marks the spot
People aren't just dissatisfied — they're furious and scared. With housing and other expenses increasingly out of reach for the average person, the threat of an unexpected and unaffordable health expense weighs heavy. As Boomers get older…
Bharat Taxi's cooperative promise meets India's tough mobility market
Starting from the discount-fuelled rise of Ola and Uber in the early 2010s, app-based mobility has become essential for urban India. The sector is characterised by a few dominant platforms, frequent driver protests, and constant tension between…
CMS Wants More 'Catastrophic' Health Plans in ACA Exchanges
The Trump administration says a proposed rule that introduces new types of insurance -- including multi-year catastrophic plans -- will expand consumer choice and lower premiums, but critics argue it could instead create more financial risk for…
Why is US health care still the most expensive in the world after decades of cost-cutting initiatives?
In announcing its “Great Healthcare Plan” in January 2026, the Trump administration became the latest in a long history of efforts by the U.S. government to rein in the soaring cost of health care. As a physician and professor…
Wall Street ends muted on strong jobs data
NEW YORK: The Nasdaq and the Dow fell slightly on Wednesday, while the S&P 500 made no progress in either direction as a stronger-than-expected employment report eased worries about the economy but also fuelled bets that the Federal Reserve could…
Training more doctors
Following the crisis that emerged from disagreements between the government and doctors under the previous Yoon Suk Yeol administration, a new goal to increase the quota for medical students has been set. Increasing annually from 2027 to 2031, the…
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