Medicare Advantage prior authorizations have few friends. Doctors hate them. Patients hate them. Politicians say they hate them and introduce bills to curb them. But how onerous are they really? Less than many people think. But they still create opportunities for insurance companies to maximize profits at the expense of needed care. And they can
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In this article AAPL MSFT NVDA AMZN META GOOGL TSLA SPHQ AVGO Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Big Tech’s historic gains could be affecting your portfolio’s makeup — especially if your goal is diversification. Astoria Portfolio Advisors CEO John Davi warns the S&P 500 index tilts too far in favor of the so-called Magnificent
D-keine | E+ | Getty Images Many taxpayers qualify for credits worth hundreds or even thousands of dollars — even if you don’t have a federal filing requirement. Generally, you must file a tax return with earnings over a certain threshold, depending on filing status. However, submitting your return can be beneficial, even when it’s not
In this article CZR Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles flags at Voodoo Chicken & Daiquiris restaurant on Bourbon Street prior to Super Bowl 59. Kirby Lee | Reuters New Orleans is preparing for an estimated 125,000 visitors and a presidential visit during the weekend of Super Bowl 59,
Eli Lilly on Thursday reminded investors that the best growth story in large-cap pharmaceuticals has hardly grown stale, sending shares to their highest levels since October. Revenue in the three months ended Dec. 31 rose 45% year over year to $13.53 billion, in line with Wall Street expectations, according to LSEG. Lilly’s disappointing preannouncement in
In this article C Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Jane Fraser, CEO of Citi, speaks during the Milken Institute Global Conference in Beverly Hills, California, on May 1, 2023. Patrick T. Fallon | AFP | Getty Images Bank shares rose Thursday after the Federal Reserve released parameters for its annual industry stress test showing
Shipping containers are seen at the Port of Montreal in Montreal, Canada, on Feb. 3, 2025. Andrej Ivanov | Afp | Getty Images President Donald Trump imposed broad tariffs on China on Tuesday, while tariff threats hang over other major trading partners like Canada, the European Union and Mexico. That may lead some to wonder:
In this article F Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT DETROIT — Ford Motor beat Wall Street’s top- and bottom-line expectations for the fourth quarter but forecast a tougher year ahead for the company, as CEO Jim Farley promises improvements in vehicle quality and costs. Shares of Ford fell 5% in after-hours trading. Ford’s forecast
Maersk stock jumped 9% after the shipping giant posted better-than-expected fourth-quarter results on Thursday, putting shares on course for their best daily performance since 2020. Shares were up more than 10% earlier in the session. Earnings before interest, depreciation, taxes and amortization (EBITDA) rose 26% to $12.13 billion in the full-year stretch and came in
Chinese and U.S. flags flutter near The Bund, before U.S. trade delegation meet their Chinese counterparts for talks in Shanghai, China July 30, 2019. Aly Song | Reuters BEIJING — China has toughened its tone following the Trump administration’s opening salvo of trade tariffs. “In the face of one-sided acts of bullying, [China] will definitely
Cabania | iStock | Getty Images Plus With tax season underway, the IRS expects more than 140 million returns from individuals through the April 15 deadline — and many early filers are already waiting for a refund. With taxpayers eager for updates, many have asked “where’s my refund?” online this week, according to Google Trends
In this article F 7203.T-JP 7267.T-JP Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Ford Motor Co., CEO Jim Farley gives the thumbs up sign before announcing Ford Motor will partner with Chinese-based, Amperex Technology, to build an all-electric vehicle battery plant in Marshall, Michigan, during a press conference in Romulus, Michigan February 13, 2023. Rebecca Cook
In this article FISV Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Fiserv CEO Frank J. Bisignano at the New York Stock Exchange on June 7, 2023. Source: NYSE Shares of Fiserv jumped more than 7% on Wednesday to a record after the payments company reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings and issued guidance that also topped estimates. The
A person walks past the New York Stock Exchange at Wall Street in New York on Feb. 3, 2025. Angela Weiss | AFP | Getty Images A “torrid two-year stretch” prompted the S&P 500 to gain around 70%, but that momentum is stalling, Morgan Stanley Wealth Management said in its investment strategy research this week.
In this article F GM Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT 2024 Lincoln Nautilus Ford DETROIT — President Donald Trump‘s move to impose 10% additional tariffs on imports from China this week affects a small number of U.S. vehicles. But those tariffs are also hitting auto parts, which could increase already heightened vehicle prices for
The rejuvenated Disney kept rolling Wednesday, delivering first-quarter results that beat expectations alongside reasons for optimism in the year ahead. Revenue in the three months ended Dec. 31 rose 5% on an annual basis to $24.69 billion, topping expectations of $24.62 billion, according to estimates compiled by LSEG. Adjusted earnings per share (EPS) totaled $1.76,
QINGDAO, CHINA – NOVEMBER 8, 2023 – Container ships frequently enter and exit the Qianwan Container Terminal of Qingdao Port in Qingdao, Shandong Province, China, Nov 8, 2023. (Photo by Costfoto/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images A trade war is brewing — and, if history is any guide, the U.S. economy
In this article CMG Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Boxes of avocados are seen at the Central de Abastos market in Guadalajara, Jalisco state, Mexico, on Jan. 31, 2025. Ulises Ruiz | Afp | Getty Images Chipotle Mexican Grill said Tuesday that it does not expect costs to rise much if tariffs on key
In this article DIS Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse balloons fly in front of Cinderella’s Castle at the Magic Kingdom Park in Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, on May 31, 2024. Gary Hershorn | Corbis News | Getty Images Disney will report its fiscal first-quarter earnings before the
Many consumers are rightfully concerned about escalating trade tensions. President Donald Trump on Saturday said he would impose 25% tariffs on goods from Mexico and Canada, and 10% tariffs on goods imported from China. He also signaled that tariffs on the European Union could be next. While Trump has agreed to halt the implementation of tariffs against Canada for at least 30 days