Stock Widget In the high-stakes world of American healthcare, where billions of dollars in federal funds hang in the balance, UnitedHealth Group Inc. UNH -2.45% ▼ is pulling out all the stops to navigate a storm of regulatory scrutiny and policy shifts under the Trump administration. The nation’s largest health insurer, grappling with criminal investigations into its lucrative Medicare Advantage business and looming threats to its billing practices, has turned to a time-tested Washington strategy: leveraging connections to former President Donald Trump’s inner circle. From high-level meetings with Justice Department officials to dinners with Medicare overseers and a surge in…
Author: Mary DSouza
Boston Scientific Corp. (NYSE: BSX), a leading global medical device manufacturer, is facing an unusual period of stagnation. Known for delivering consistent performance over the years, the company’s stock has treaded water for the last six months. But with the release of its second-quarter earnings scheduled for Wednesday, investors and analysts alike are watching closely for signs of renewed momentum. Boston Scientific’s stock has historically been a favorite among long-term investors, with a solid track record of innovation in minimally invasive medical technologies. Over the past five years, BSX has significantly outperformed many of its peers in the medtech sector,…
Novartis AG NOVN –.–% Sanofi SA SAN –.–% Roche Holding AG ROG –.–% Eli Lilly and Co LLY –.–% Johnson & Johnson JNJ –.–% U.S. pharmaceutical companies are racing to assess the fallout from President Donald Trump’s proposal of a 200% tariff on imported pharmaceutical products, a policy that has sent shockwaves through the global drug industry and sparked intense scenario planning among manufacturers and investors. Speaking on Tuesday, Trump reiterated that long-delayed, industry-wide tariffs are imminent, following the launch of a Section 232 national security investigation into pharmaceutical supply chains in April. While he hinted that the tariffs wouldn’t take effect immediately…
