Dividend stocks are struggling this year, but savvy income-minded investors can still find some good deals.According to the S&P Dow Jones Indices, U.S. common dividend increases were $9.8 billion in the second quarter of 2025, down 49.8% from $19.5 billion in Q1 2025 and down 52.1% from $20.4 billion in Q2 2024.“Dividend growth declined in Q2 2025, as concern over forward cash commitment was inhibited by the uncertainty over tariffs and their impact on sales, costs, and the general economy,” said Howard Sil ...

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Since early May, insider buying activity has surged at three major companies. Together, top executives and influential insiders have invested more than $170 million of their own money, sending a strong signal of confidence in the future of these stocks. Here’s a closer look at the three companies attracting serious insider attention. Get UnitedHealth Group alerts:Board Chairman Signs +$55 Million Check for BLDR Shares Builders FirstSource TodayBLDRBuilders FirstSource$126.90 +0.90 (+0.71%) 52-Week Range$10 ...

UnitedHealth's (NYSE: UNH ) stock has been taking a beating this year, thanks to the mountain of PR problems the company has been facing. Ever since the CEO of its insuranceAnalyst’s Disclosure:I/we have no stock, option or similar derivative position in any of the companies mentioned, and no plans to initiate any such positions within the next 72 hours. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business r ...

I only buy strong businesses. I only buy them when they're cheap. Backgrounds in economics, philosophy, government, data. I started my investing journey with a fairly concentrated portfolio of Canadian dividend payers in the telecom, pipeline and banking industries. I have moved forward through different industries including payments, US regional banking, Chinese and Brazilian equities, REITs, technology companies and a few other emerging market opportunities, as well as microcap through to megacap range. I ...

NEW YORK, July 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- A new report from Gimme Credit's Senior Bond Analyst, Terri Cancelarich highlights growing pressures facing U.S. health insurers amid regulatory scrutiny and funding risks across Medicare Advantage (MA), Medicaid, and ACA exchange programs.The report, Health Checkup, cites increased medical utilization and concerns over risk upcoding in MA plans, prompting the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to significantly ramp up audits and expand its team of medical ...

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Key Takeaways UNH's commercial insurance segment covered over 30M members as of March 2025. Favorable pricing and a healthier risk pool make commercial plans more stable than Medicare Advantage. UNH is leaning on commercial strength as it tightens controls across its Medicare operations.UnitedHealth Group Inc. (UNH) is currently navigating a challenging healthcare landscape, with its Medicare Advantage business reportedly facing regulatory scrutiny and rising care costs. However, amid all the hurdles, its ...