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Humana's Bonus-Plan Gap Ahead of the 2027 Medicare Advantage Star Ratings
KFF reports Humana holds 20% of Medicare Advantage enrollment but just 11% of 2026 quality bonus dollars after a large contract fell from 4.5 to 3.5 stars. Humana expects a 2027 rebound, which published ratings data has not yet confirmed.
Candlestick Patterns Every Trader Should Know
Learn candlestick patterns for beginners—top bullish and bearish formations traders use to spot reversals before they happen.
Delta Cuts 2026 Profit Outlook as $6 Billion Fuel-Cost Surge Drives Rare Earnings Miss
Delta Air Lines missed Wall Street's earnings estimate for the first time in two years and cut its 2026 outlook after a roughly $6 billion fuel-cost increase, even as premium travel demand held firm, according to company and market reports.
SoftBank's Son Reportedly Seeks Up to $100bn From Gulf Investors for New AI Buyout Fund
Masayoshi Son has discussed raising up to $100bn from UAE and other Gulf investors for a fund that would buy and overhaul established companies, according to a Financial Times report relayed by Yahoo Finance and European Business Magazine. SoftBank has not commented.
Nikkei: Apple Tells Suppliers to Cut iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max Component Orders After Memory-Driven Price Hikes Cool Demand
Nikkei Asia reports Apple has told some suppliers to cut production of iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max components after memory chip-driven price increases cooled demand for the premium models.
SpaceX Agrees to Buy Grain Management's Nationwide 800 MHz Spectrum for Starlink Mobile, Pending FCC Approval
SpaceX has agreed to acquire Grain Management's nationwide 800 MHz spectrum portfolio — up to 14 MHz of paired spectrum — for Starlink Mobile, pending FCC approval. Carrier shares fell, per CNBC.
Starbucks Explored Chipotle Takeover, FT Reports; Chipotle Jumps 6%, Starbucks Slips
Starbucks reportedly explored acquiring Chipotle, per a Financial Times report relayed by CNBC, sending Chipotle shares up more than 6% and Starbucks lower; neither company has confirmed a deal.
Stock Market Today: Energy Leads While S&P 500 Slips
Energy led the session while the S&P 500 slips. See the validated market scorecard, sector performance, and what traders are watching next.
OpenAI's Revenue Disclosure Rattles AI Stocks: $50 Billion Figure Falls Short of $68 Billion Reports
OpenAI told investors its annualized revenue reached roughly $50 billion at the end of September, below the $68 billion widely reported, a gap tied to gross partner revenue, as Nvidia, Oracle, Microsoft and CoreWeave shares fell, per CNBC and Seeking Alpha.
Labor Department Suspends Microsoft, Adobe and IT Outsourcers From PERM Green-Card Program
The Labor Department said Thursday it will suspend Microsoft, Adobe, Cognizant, Infosys, Capgemini, Tata, Wipro and HCL from new PERM green-card filings, CNBC reported.
Bull Call Spread for Beginners
Learn what a bull call spread is, how to calculate breakeven, and whether this strategy is risky vs a bull put spread.
Applied Digital's Revenue Jumps 322% to $341.9 Million, but GAAP Loss Widens to $221 Million on Financing Charges
Applied Digital's fiscal Q1 2027 revenue rose 322% to $341.9 million, while a $221.0 million GAAP net loss from continuing operations reflected an 866% jump in interest expense and non-cash fair-value charges, even as adjusted EBITDA reached $64.4 million.
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