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UnitedHealth Group Faces Profit Pressure Amid Rising Medical Costs and Membership Structure Changes

Home Depot Stock Price Target Cut from $399.4 to $391.78

Home Depot Q1 FY2026 Earnings Call: Management Discusses Cost Structure and Expenditure Factors

BNP Paribas and Others Lower Home Depot Price Targets, Maintain Neutral Rating

Jefferies cuts Home Depot price target to $361, maintains Buy rating

AI Service Robot Provider Richtech Robotics' Solutions Are Now Available on the Microsoft Marketplace

Home Depot CFO Says Tariff Refunds May Offset Fuel Cost Increases

Trojanized versions of official Microsoft Python SDK discovered, used for credential theft

JPMorgan Increases Voting Rights in AUTO1 from 5.2% to 6.69%

Microsoft Confirms Patching Issues in Restricted Windows Networks

Goldman Sachs Increases Voting Rights in Evotec to 11.18%

Microsoft security team discloses it has disrupted a cybercrime service that abused software verification systems en masse

Microsoft introduces new Surface devices built for business and AI acceleration

JPMorgan CEO Cites Cybersecurity Risks as Top Threat

JPMorgan CEO Supports Developing Active Stablecoin Ecosystem Under Fair Competition

JPMorgan's Kevin Brunner: AI Enters Execution Phase to Reshape M&A Landscape

Microsoft plans to launch its largest data center in India in mid-2026

Erste Group Bank Cuts Home Depot's FY2028 EPS Estimate to $16.28

NY Metabolic Health Clinic Nourish Raises $100M in Series C

Zacks Raises UnitedHealth's Q1 2027 EPS Estimate to $6.87

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Amgen announced a CFO transition, with Peter Griffith retiring on Aug. 31, 2026, after strengthening the company's financial foundation. Thomas Dittrich will succeed him as CFO on Sept. 1, 2026. The board's decision reflects Amgen's commitment to experienced leadership for long-term growth. Current analyst ratings for AMGN stock indicate a Buy with a price target of $427.00, though Spark's AI Analyst rates it as Neutral due to elevated leverage and fair valuation.

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The Federal Reserve and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency are delaying cyber tests for major banks to allow them more time to enhance their systems against AI-related cyber threats, particularly from Anthropic's Mythos AI model. This pause aims to help banks understand the technology better and assist regulators in stress-testing defenses. Major banks like JPMorgan Chase, Morgan Stanley, and Goldman Sachs are collaborating with federal intelligence agencies to address potential threats.

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Goldman Sachs highlights that the current global stock market rally is concentrated, mainly driven by the technology, media, and telecommunications sectors. The investment bank notes an extreme level of risk appetite and a surge in retail trading activity.

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Goldman Sachs Highlights Concentration in Global Stock Market Rally

HighTower Advisors LLC reduced its stake in The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. by 3.3% in Q4, owning 262,998 shares valued at $231.18 million. Other hedge funds, including Vanguard and Fisher Asset Management, also adjusted their positions. Insider selling included CFO Denis P. Coleman and CAO Sheara J. Fredman, with significant shares sold. Goldman Sachs reported a 48% increase in investment banking fees, indicating improved revenue prospects.

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HighTower Advisors LLC Has $231.18 Million Stake in The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. $GS

Zacks Research has raised its Q2 2026 earnings estimate for Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT) from $5.40 to $6.00 per share. The full-year earnings estimate is now $24.48 per share. Analysts also provided future earnings estimates, with Q3 2026 at $6.28 EPS and FY2027 at $28.08 EPS. Caterpillar recently reported Q1 earnings of $5.54 EPS, exceeding estimates, with revenue of $17.42 billion, a 22.2% increase year-over-year.

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Q2 EPS Estimates for Caterpillar Raised by Zacks Research

Larson Financial Group LLC increased its holdings in Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT) by 73.6% in Q4, owning 12,915 shares valued at $7.4 million. Other institutional investors also raised their stakes, with Vanguard Group owning 46.4 million shares. Analysts have upgraded Caterpillar's price targets, with a consensus rating of 'Moderate Buy' and a target price of $923.14. Insider selling was noted, with significant shares sold by Anthony D. Fassino and Denise C. Johnson.

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Larson Financial Group LLC Grows Holdings in Caterpillar Inc. $CAT

Hartford Funds Management Co LLC acquired 2,962 shares of Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT) valued at approximately $1.7 million during Q4, as per SEC filings. Other hedge funds also increased their stakes in Caterpillar. Analysts maintain a positive outlook on CAT, citing strong earnings growth and demand for heavy equipment, despite some short-term market pressures.

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Zacks Research has raised its Q1 2027 earnings estimate for UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:UNH) to $6.87 per share, up from $6.77. The consensus estimate for the full-year earnings is $18.29 per share. Various analysts have given mixed ratings, with an average rating of 'Moderate Buy' and a price target of $381.83. UNH shares opened at $390.44, with a market cap of $354.57 billion.

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Amgen's Japanese partner, Kissei Pharmaceutical, has advised doctors to avoid prescribing Tavneos to new patients due to safety concerns following FDA warnings about liver injuries. Kissei is urging a reassessment of current patients' treatment amid scrutiny over trial data integrity. The FDA proposed withdrawing Tavneos' approval, citing manipulated data in clinical trials. Kissei is coordinating with Japanese health authorities to ensure patient safety while the drug remains approved in Japan.

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The Young Talent Programme for AI in Finance has been launched in Singapore, offering undergraduates hands-on experience with AI in finance through internships and traineeships at 20 financial institutions. Supported by the Monetary Authority of Singapore, the program aims to provide over 1,000 positions to help students gain industry exposure and relevant skills. Participating firms include major banks like DBS, OCBC, and global lenders such as Goldman Sachs. The initiative is part of a broader effort to enhance talent pathways in the financial sector.

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Undergrads to get hands-on AI finance training; sector to offer over 1,000 internships, traineeships

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