Stock Movers

On this episode of Stock Movers:
- UnitedHealth Group (UNH) forecast a decline in 2026 revenue, the first annual contraction in more than three decades, as the insurer falters in its attempt to rebuild confidence with investors after a stunning fall last year. The news was the second blow to shareholders in as many days. Late Monday, the US proposed holding payments to private Medicare plans flat next year, a huge disappointment that caused the stock to tumble as much as 10% in after-hours trading. Shares plunged again after the company’s results, falling nearly 18% in New York on Tuesday when markets opened. The decline erased more than $55 billion in market value.
- American Airlines (AAL) said it’s poised for a strong year as the carrier ramps up premium offerings, but first it’s trying to survive winter weather that’s prompting thousands of cancellations at major US hubs. The Texas-based airline already postponed almost 800 flights Tuesday, according to FlightAware — the most of any major carrier — after scrapping more than half on Monday amid snow and frigid temperatures in large parts of the eastern US.
- Corning (GLW) announced a multiyear, up to $6 billion agreement with Meta Platforms Inc. to supply optical fiber, cable, and connectivity solutions for Meta’s advanced data centers supporting its AI ambitions. Shares of the company rallied in trading on Tuesday.
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On this episode of Stock Movers:
- UnitedHealth, (UNH) shares plunge after the company forecasted a decline in 2026 revenue, the first annual contraction in more than three decades, as the insurer falters in its attempt to rebuild confidence with investors.
- Northrop Grumman (NOC) shares rise after fourth-quarter income rose 17%. The company reached a record backlog in orders as nations boost spending on weapons and space programs amid heightened global tensions.
- RTX shares gain after profit topped Wall Street estimates in the final months of last year, a sign of momentum as the aerospace and defense manufacturer awaits a potentially huge jump in US military spending.
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On this episode of Stock Movers:
- General Motors (GM) shares rise after the company said it expects profits to grow as much as $2 billion this year and plans to return more of that to shareholders with a higher dividend and buybacks.
- JetBlue (JBLU) shares slump after the company reported a wider loss than expected last quarter, highlighting challenges in its strategy to win over higher-paying customers.
- United Parcel Service (UPS) shares climb after the company forecasted full-year sales above Wall Street’s expectations as it forges ahead with plans to cut less-profitable package volume out of its network.
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On this episode of Stock Movers:
- UnitedHealth Group (UNH). forecast a decline in 2026 revenue, the first annual contraction in more than three decades, as the insurer falters in its attempt to rebuild confidence with investors after a stunning fall last year. The news was the second blow to shareholders in as many days. Late Monday, the US proposed holding payments to private Medicare plans flat next year, a huge disappointment that caused the stock to tumble as much as 10% in after-hours trading.
- JetBlue (JBLU) shares drop as much as 9.5%, the most intraday in nearly three months, after the airline reported a loss for the fourth quarter that was wider than the average analyst estimate.
- FAT Brands (FAT), the owner of restaurant chains Fatburger, Johnny Rockets and Twin Peaks, filed for bankruptcy, adding to a string of casual-dining brands that have sought court protection from creditors.The Beverly Hills-based company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in Texas on Monday, court documents show. The company has around $1.45 billion of funded debt obligations outstanding, according to a court filing from FAT Brands’ chief restructuring officer dated Jan. 27.
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On this episode of Stock Movers:
- UnitedHealth (UNH) shares extended losses after the health insurer gave a revenue forecast for 2026 that disappointed Wall Street. Late Monday, the US proposed holding payments to private Medicare plans flat for next year, weighing on shares of health insurers.
- General Motors (GM) shares rise after the automaker gave an outlook for full-year adjusted Ebit with a midpoint above what analysts expected.
- United Parcel Service (UPS) forecast full-year sales above Wall Street’s expectations as it forges ahead with plans to cut less-profitable package volume out of its network. Revenue will be about $89.7 billion in 2026, UPS said Tuesday in a statement that also detailed quarterly financial results. Analysts had anticipated $87.95 billion on average in estimates compiled by Bloomberg. The company said its adjusted operating margin will be about 9.6%.
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