📈 Stocks / Finance

UnitedHealth Plunges on Medicare Payment Shock

Yahoo Finance

UnitedHealth fell nearly 20% and dragged insurers lower after the government proposed a tiny Medicare Advantage payment increase for 2027. Investors fear lower profits for insurers that rely heavily on these plans, adding pressure to the sector.

GM Hits Record High After Earnings Beat and Buyback

Yahoo Finance

GM shares hit a record after beating earnings estimates, raising its dividend, and launching a $6B buyback. The CFO said the stock is undervalued, though tariffs, EV losses, and slower EV demand remain headwinds for 2026.

Texas Instruments Reports Q4 Results, Returns Cash to Shareholders

PR Newswire

Texas Instruments reported higher Q4 sales than a year ago, but slightly lower profit per share. The company highlighted strong cash generation, continued dividends and buybacks, and guided for similar sales and earnings in the next quarter.

🪙 Crypto

Key Forces Behind Crypto Price Swings

Fintech Finance News

Crypto prices change fast due to global economy shifts, investor emotion, regulation, and tech adoption. Social media hype, Fed policy, and government actions can spike or crash prices, while growing real-world use and blockchain upgrades can support long-term growth.

🌎 Global Economy

UN Expert Says Growth-First Economics Fails People and Planet

Time

A UN poverty expert argues economic growth alone worsens inequality and environmental damage. He calls for a new model that prioritizes human rights, fair wages, debt relief, and public services instead of endless GDP growth.

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