Rumors swirl around a potential Cigna (CI) and Humana (HUM) merger, but Medicare Advantage costs pose a significant challenge, making the merger risky.

Healthcare Services Group, Inc. (NASDAQHCSG) today reported results for the three months ended September 30, 2024.

Healthcare Services Group, Inc. (NASDAQHCSG) today announced the appointment of Vikas Singh as EVP & Chief Financial Officer, effective September 3, 2024. He will oversee HCSG’s accounting and finance operations, and play a key role in corporate development, investor relations, and the success of its long-term growth strategy.

HCSG stock results show that Healthcare Services Group met analyst estimates for earnings per share but beat on revenue for the second quarter of 2024.

Companies Reporting Before The Bell • Sony Group (NYSESONY) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $1.65 per share on revenue of $24.62 billion.

Companies Reporting Before The Bell • Deutsche Bank (NYSEDB) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.52 per share on revenue of $7.65 billion.

Healthcare Services Group, Inc. (NASDAQHCSG) today reported results for the three months ended June 30, 2024.

These seven companies are facing significant headwinds, making them prime stocks to sell before they potentially go under.

Healthcare Services Group, Inc. (NASDAQHCSG) today issued the following statement in response to LaVie Care Centers’ announcement that it had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the Northern District of Georgia. As a result of LaVie’s filing, the Company estimates a Q2 non-cash charge of approximately $0.20 per share. The Company expects to continue providing services to LaVie and expects no impact on future revenue or earnings. Additionally, the Company anticipates no disruption in postpetition payments and reiterates its previously shared Q2 and 2024 adjusted cash flow expectations of $5.0 million to $15.0 million and $40.0 million to $55.0 million, respectively.

Cigna looks like a shining star as many health insurance companies fare poorly in 2024 due to higher Medicare Advantage (MA) expenses

HCSG stock results show that Healthcare Services Group beat analyst estimates for earnings per share but missed on revenue for the first quarter of 2024.

Healthcare Services Group, Inc. (NASDAQHCSG) today reported results for the three months ended March 31, 2024.

U.S. stocks traded mostly higher toward the end of trading, with the Nasdaq Composite gaining around 100 points on Wednesday. The Dow traded up 0.11% to 38,313.27 while the NASDAQ rose 0.70% to 15,765.18. The S&P 500 also rose, gaining, 0.49% to 4,977.43.

U.S. stocks traded mixed midway through trading, with the Dow Jones falling more than 50 points on Wednesday. The Dow traded down 0.20% to 38,194.62 while the NASDAQ rose 0.19% to 15,686.43. The S&P 500 also rose, gaining, 0.11% to 4,958.84.

Shares of Sony Group Corporation (NYSESONY) fell during Wednesday’s session after the company reported third-quarter financial results and revised guidance above estimates and shared plans to list its financial arm in October 2025.

U.S. stocks were higher, with the Dow Jones index gaining more than 100 points on Wednesday.

Healthcare Services Group, Inc. (NASDAQHCSG) today reported results for the three months ended December 31, 2023.

Cigna Group (NYSECI) is reportedly in advanced negotiations to divest its Medicare Advantage division and is presently in discussions to sell it to Health Care Service Corp Inc NASDAQ: HCSGNASDAQHCSG)

With many investors concerned about what may lie ahead in the market, these potentially de-risked undervalued stocks may be ideal.

Healthcare Services Group, Inc. (NASDAQHCSG) today reported results for the three months ended September 30, 2023.

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U.S. stocks traded lower, with the Nasdaq Composite falling more than 90 points on Thursday. Here are some big stocks bucking the trend and recording gains in today’s session.