UnitedHealthcare CEO killing leads health insurers to pull photos

  Igor Golovnov | Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images The killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson led Centene, another big health insurer, to switch to a virtual investor day instead of a planned in-person event in New York. Thompson’s slaying also has spurred some major health companies, including UnitedHealthcare’s parent company, to remove … Read more

Meta Platforms provides another reason to own oil-and-gas driller Coterra Energy

Tech giants have increasingly set their long-term sights on nuclear power to fuel their artificial intelligence ambitions. Getting there will require more natural gas along the way — an incentive to stay invested in driller Coterra Energy . Meta Platforms , a fellow Club holding, reinforced that fact this week with the announcement of a … Read more

LULU, HPE, RBRK, AMC and more

Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading: Lululemon — The athleisure retailer soared more than 18% after topping Wall Street’s estimates for the fiscal third quarter and issuing in-line guidance for the holiday season. Petco — Shares jumped more than 16.7% after the pet retailer reported a smaller-than-expected loss for the third quarter. … Read more

DOGE’s Musk, Ramaswamy try to sell Congress on huge spending cuts

WASHINGTON — Entrepreneurs Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy have an ambitious agenda to cut federal spending with the help of their outside advisory council, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). But on their first joint visit to Congress on Thursday, the pair also likely saw some of the limits of outside influence on the workings … Read more

Trump may cancel U.S. Postal Service electric mail truck contract: Reuters

The United States Postal Service unveils two of its battery-powered vehicles at an event announcing its plan on implementing electric vehicles, at the Postal Service Headquarters on December 20, 2022 in Washington, DC.  Kevin Dietsch | Getty Images Donald Trump’s transition team is considering canceling the United States Postal Service’s contracts to electrify its delivery … Read more

Mocha mousse is the 2025 color of the year

PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse, Color of the Year 2025. Courtesy: Pantone “Mocha Mousse” was dubbed 2025’s color of the year, according to the Pantone Color Institute, which it described as “a warming, brown hue imbued with richness.” Leatrice Eiseman, executive director Pantone Color Institute, described the shade as “sophisticated and lush, yet at the same … Read more

Loop Capital upgrades SHOP, says investors underappreciate its AI capabilities

Shopify could surge thanks to its use of artificial intelligence for merchants, according to Loop Capital. The firm upgraded the e-commerce stock to buy from hold in a Friday note and raised its price target to $140 from $110. Loop’s forecast calls for nearly 23% upside from Thursday’s close. SHOP YTD mountain Shopify stock. Analyst … Read more