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CVS Q4 Earnings Beat, Medical Loss Ratio Improves

CVS Q4 2024 Earnings Beat Estimates, Stock Up; Revenue Rises, Profits Decline

Inflation Surge Hits Back, Keeps Fed on Hold

Inflation stays hotter than expected, makes Fed rate cuts less likely this year

Trump Blasts 'Biden Inflation' as Data Belies Promise of Low Interest Rates

Trump calls out "Biden inflation" as January consumer prices rise more than expected, pushing down probabilities of another Fed cut.

Intel Stock Gains on Support for Domestic Chip Manufacturing

Intel's stock surged after VP Vance promoted domestic chip manufacturing, highlighting the company's role as a leading US hope for AI chip production despite facing challenges and internal issues.

Tariff Turmoil Clouds US Manufacturing Rebound

U.S. manufacturers face uncertainty as Trump's trade policies raise costs and cast a shadow over domestic manufacturing recovery.

3 Healthcare Stocks Skating on Thin Ice

3 healthcare stocks facing challenges: Repligen (RGEN), Thermo Fisher (TMO), and Danaher (DHR). Learn why their sales, margins, and growth prospects are concerning.

Oracle Co-Founder Pushes for National Data Consolidation for AI

Oracle Co-founder Larry Ellison says governments should consolidate national data for AI models. He claims that unifying data sets can improve public services, reduce costs, and prevent fraud.

Surprise Surge in January Prices Challenges Trump Economic Agenda

Price growth unexpectedly spiked in January, reaching 3.3% over the past 12 months, exceeding expectations and posing a challenge to President Trump's economic agenda. Despite Trump's campaign promise to lower prices immediately, data shows slowing price growth may be more difficult than anticipated.

Bond Traders See Fed Rate Cut in December as Inflation Tops Forecasts

Bond traders defer interest rate cut expectations to December as US inflation surpasses forecasts.

CVS Beats Earnings Estimates, Sending Stock Higher

CVS (CVS) reported Q4 and FY24 earnings, beating estimates and sending shares up 8% pre-market. Revenue was $372.8B for the year and $97.7B for Q4, beating estimates of $96.8B. The healthcare benefits segment saw a slight decline due to Medicare and Medicaid headwinds, while the retail pharmaceutical and healthcare services segments increased. Despite a challenging year and ongoing government headwinds, CVS remains the largest PBM and provided 2025 guidance with adjusted EPS of $5.75-$6.00.