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Greenlight Capital's David Einhorn pitched two investment ideas Tuesday at the Sohn Investment Conference that he says are undervalued beneficiaries of the artificial-intelligence boom: Centene: The managed-care company can use AI to speed up manually repetitive processes such as claims processing, Einhorn said.

UNH's Optum Rx unveils a transparent, fee-based PBM model, ditching spread pricing and adding real-time cost tools as regulators push for lower drug pricing.

While strong cash flow is a key indicator of stability, it doesn’t always translate to superior returns. Some cash-heavy businesses struggle with inefficient spending, slowing demand, or weak competitive positioning.

U.S. stocks (^DJI, ^GSPC, ^IXIC) have rallied over the past three weeks, fueled by strong earnings and optimism around a potential resolution to the U.S.-Iran conflict. Yahoo Finance’s Julie Hyman and Head of News Myles Udland break down the stealth rally and spotlight some of the top names leading the tech-driven surge, including Intel (INTC), Sandisk (SNDK), Micron (MU), Seagate (STX), and Arm (ARM).

Here is how Centene (CNC) and Cellectar Biosciences, Inc. (CLRB) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

If you are wondering whether Centene stock is offering good value right now, it helps to first separate short term price swings from what the underlying business might be worth. Centene's share price closed at US$55.33, with returns of 2.5% over 7 days, 56.3% over 30 days and 32.4% year to date, set against a 12.1% decline over the past year and a 20.5% decline over five years. Recent coverage has focused on Centene's positioning in managed care and government backed health plans, as...

CNC, WOOF and VLO made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) growth stocks list on May 7, 2026.

CNC, SLDE and UVE made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) value stocks list on May 7, 2026.

CSTM, CNC, TEAM, WDC and COLM have been added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List on May 7, 2026.

Though Centene has lagged behind the broader market over the past year, Wall Street analysts maintain a moderately optimistic outlook on the stock’s prospects.

When Centene Corporation reported its first-quarter results in late April, the numbers told two stories that seemed impossible to reconcile. The St. Louis-based insurer had hemorrhaged customers, watching its Affordable Care Act marketplace membership collapse from 5.6 million to 3.6 million in just one year — a drop of roughly 2 million people. Yet the ... This health insurer lost 2 million customers — and made $1.5 Billion anyway. Here’s how

In late April 2026, Centene Corporation reported first-quarter revenue of US$49.94 billion and net income of US$1.54 billion, with diluted earnings per share from continuing operations of US$3.11, all higher than the same period a year earlier. At the same time, Centene raised its full-year 2026 guidance, projecting total revenue of US$187.50 billion to US$191.50 billion and GAAP diluted EPS above US$2.37, signaling management’s increased confidence in its operating performance and...

UNH surges 14.5% after a Q1 earnings beat and raised 2026 outlook, but membership declines, DOJ probes and valuation concerns could cap the rally.

BofA Securities upgrades Elevance Health and gives a rare double upgrade to Centene and Molina Healthcare.

We just covered 15 Under-the-Radar Picks from David Einhorn That Are Quietly Dominating 2026 and Centene Corporation (NYSE:CNC) ranks 1st on this list. Centene Corporation (NYSE:CNC) recently posted Q1 2026 results that significantly cleared the high bar set by institutional expectations. The company delivered an Adjusted EPS of $3.37 on $49.94 billion in revenue, far exceeding […]

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Investing.com -- Bank of America upgraded Elevance Health and gave Centene Corporation a double upgrade on Wednesday amid growing confidence that Medicaid margins are nearing a trough and are set to recover over the next several years.

The Morning Bull - US Market Morning Update Wednesday, Apr, 29 2026 E-mini S&P 500 futures are little changed, with a gain of about 0.01%, as investors weigh steady interest rates against rising costs and geopolitical risks. The US Federal Reserve is expected to keep its key rate on hold, while the 10 year Treasury yield sits near 4.35%, a level that keeps borrowing costs for mortgages, credit cards, and businesses relatively high. At the same time, oil is in focus after US crude stockpiles...

Shares of health coverage company Centene (NYSE:CNC) jumped 14.6% in the afternoon session after the company reported first-quarter 2026 results that surpassed analyst expectations and raised its full-year financial guidance.

Companies In The News Are: GM, KO, CNC, INCY.

Centene Corp (CNC) surpasses expectations with robust Q1 results, raising its full-year EPS outlook amid strategic Medicaid and Medicare advancements.

Oracle stock slumps following a report that major partner OpenAI missed its own user and revenue targets.