Where the Good News Is; Oil's Heading Up Again: Jim Cramer's Best Blogs
at The Street - 10 mins ago
Catch up on Jim Cramer's ideas from this past week as he discusses what's really behind oil's price spike, and the bright spots in the current market.
AGN: 274.84 (-1.32), WWAV: 43.82 (+2.11), BIIB: 269.16 (-10.72), AMZN: 539.80 (+6.64), MCK: 189.95 (+3.66), DAL: 47.21 (+1.25), UNH: 119.27 (+3.19), TEVA: 58.96 (-0.28), GOOGL: 671.24 (+4.24), ULTA: 165.80 (+1.86), REGN: 503.92 (+12.71), UAL: 55.71 (+3.45)
Stocks close out best week of the year with a small gain
By KEN SWEET - AP - Fri Oct 09, 3:29PM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — The stock market closed out its best week this year with a modest gain on Friday, helped by airlines and industrial companies.
AA: 10.26 (-0.75), UNH: 119.27 (+3.19), JBLU: 26.10 (+0.84), GPS: 27.42 (-1.53), LUV: 39.94 (+1.18), UAL: 55.71 (+3.45)
Plenty of Good News -- If You Look
at The Street - Fri Oct 09, 2:13PM CDT
Not all growth is hated today.
AMZN: 539.80 (+6.64), BIIB: 269.16 (-10.72), MCK: 189.95 (+3.66), DAL: 47.21 (+1.25), UNH: 119.27 (+3.19), GOOG: 643.61 (+4.45), UAL: 55.71 (+3.45), WWAV: 43.82 (+2.11), AGN: 274.84 (-1.32), WDAY: 77.57 (+1.71), DPZ: 105.38 (+2.74), TEVA: 58.96 (-0.28), GOOGL: 671.24 (+4.24), ULTA: 165.80 (+1.86), REGN: 503.92 (+12.71)
UnitedHealth (UNH) Breaks Through Resistance at $117.05
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Fri Oct 09, 11:53AM CDT
Shares of UnitedHealth (NYSE:UNH) opened today above their pivot of $115.97 and have already reached the first level of resistance at $117.05. Should the shares continue to rise, the resistance pivots of $118.01 and $120.05 will be of interest.
UNH: 119.27 (+3.19)
Humana, HealthCare Partners Nevada Expand ACO Relation
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Oct 09, 10:40AM CDT
Humana Inc. (HUM) and one of the divisions of DaVita HealthCare Partners Inc. (DVA), HealthCare Partners Nevada, have taken another step to strengthen their existing Accountable Care relationship.
DVA: 73.16 (+0.06), UNH: 119.27 (+3.19), AET: 109.18 (-0.43), HUM: 181.04 (+0.74)
Correction in Health Care Stocks Remains in Full Force
at The Street - Thu Oct 08, 3:00PM CDT
Have we reached the point where something will be done about it?
CI: 136.36 (+2.73), ANTM: 140.49 (+3.16), HCA: 77.91 (+1.25), XBI: 64.76 (+1.11), UNH: 119.27 (+3.19), IBB: 308.45 (+1.25), XLV: 68.44 (+0.31)
Optum360 Earns No. 1 Spot in 2015 Black Book Rankings for Revenue Cycle and Coding Software and Services
Business Wire - Thu Oct 08, 12:17PM CDT
Optum360, a leading provider of health care revenue management services, has been recognized as a top provider for revenue cycle management and coding technologies and services by Black Book(TM) Rankings. Based on results from customer surveys, Optum360 was named the top vendor in three categories:
UNH: 119.27 (+3.19)
Crowley Launches First HealthSpot(R) Telemedicine Station in Northeast Florida for Employees
PRWeb - Wed Oct 07, 11:25AM CDT
Crowley Maritime Corp., in partnership with UnitedHealthcare and Nicklaus Children's Hospital, recently unveiled a new HealthSpot(R) walk-in telemedicine station to provide employees with convenient access to healthcare. The station is the first its kind in Northeast Florida.
UNH: 119.27 (+3.19)
UnitedHealth Group's Real Appeal Launches an Interactive Personalized Weight-Loss Program that Uses Celebrities and Technology to Motivate Participants
Business Wire - Wed Oct 07, 10:00AM CDT
--Real Appeal pilot achieves weight loss among more than 70 percent of participants
UNH: 119.27 (+3.19)
CORRECTING and REPLACING UnitedHealthcare Introduces 2016 Medicare Advantage Plans Highlighted by Stability, Choice
Business Wire - Wed Oct 07, 6:00AM CDT
--Choice of Medicare Advantage plans offered to more than 90 percent of members
UNH: 119.27 (+3.19)
UnitedHealthcare and Optum Support People Affected by Storms and Flooding in South Carolina
M2 - Wed Oct 07, 5:36AM CDT
UnitedHealthcare and Optum Support People Affected by Storms and Flooding in South Carolina
UNH: 119.27 (+3.19)
UnitedHealth Group Supports People Affected by Recent Shootings at Umpqua Community College
M2 - Wed Oct 07, 5:29AM CDT
UnitedHealthcare and Optum, the health benefits and services companies of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), are taking immediate action to support people affected by the recent shootings at Umpqua Community College in Roseburg, Ore. The company is opening Optum's Help Line, providing affected residents access to specially trained mental health specialists.
UNH: 119.27 (+3.19)
Express Scripts to cover pricey new cholesterol treatments
By TOM MURPHY - AP - Tue Oct 06, 7:32PM CDT
The nation's biggest pharmacy benefits manager has decided to cover two new drugs that lower artery-clogging cholesterol but raise concern over prices that can top $14,000 a year.
ESRX: 82.72 (+0.01), UNH: 119.27 (+3.19), AMGN: 149.59 (-0.31), REGN: 503.92 (+12.71)
New England Patriots, New England Revolution and UnitedHealthcare Build Playground at Children's Services of Roxbury
Business Wire - Tue Oct 06, 4:53PM CDT
More than 200 volunteers from the New England Patriots Charitable Foundation, the New England Revolution Charitable Foundation, UnitedHealthcare and Boston-area residents built a new playground at Children's Services of Roxbury (CSR) today, which is located within YouthBuild Boston.
UNH: 119.27 (+3.19)
SmarTrend Watching for Potential Rebound in Shares of UnitedHealth After 3.01% Loss
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Tue Oct 06, 3:58PM CDT
UnitedHealth (NYSE:UNH) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $114.67 to a high of $119.60. Yesterday, the shares fell 3.0%, which took the trading range below the 3-day low of $114.82 on volume of 4.6 million shares. Often times after large one-day declines, short-term traders may play for some degree of mean reversion.
UNH: 119.27 (+3.19)
Watch for UnitedHealth to Potentially Rebound After Falling 3.01% Yesterday
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Tue Oct 06, 3:58PM CDT
UnitedHealth (NYSE:UNH) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $114.67 to a high of $119.60. Yesterday, the shares fell 3.0%, which took the trading range below the 3-day low of $114.82 on volume of 4.6 million shares. Often times after large one-day declines, short-term traders may play for some degree of mean reversion.
UNH: 119.27 (+3.19)
What Is Managed Care?
Keith Speights, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Tue Oct 06, 9:56AM CDT
Source: FreeStockPhotos.biz If you live in the U.S. and have health insurance, there's at least a 75% chance that you're part of a managed care program. Despite this tremendous reach, however, many Americans don't have a solid understanding of...
ANTM: 140.49 (+3.16), UNH: 119.27 (+3.19), HUM: 181.04 (+0.74)
UnitedHealthcare Launches Its First-Ever Medicare Advantage HMO Plans in Toledo
Business Wire - Mon Oct 05, 8:15AM CDT
--AARP(R) MedicareComplete(R) (HMO) Medicare Advantage plans provide convenient and affordable access to care while supporting a healthy lifestyle
UNH: 119.27 (+3.19)
UnitedHealthcare Launches Its First-Ever Medicare Advantage HMO Plans in Western Pennsylvania
Business Wire - Mon Oct 05, 8:00AM CDT
--AARP(R) MedicareComplete(R) (HMO) Medicare Advantage plans provide convenient and affordable access to care while supporting a healthy lifestyle
UNH: 119.27 (+3.19)