Thomas Fuller / SOPA Images / LightRocket via Getty Images Centene shares jumped when the provider of health insurance for government programs reiterated its guidance, which was above estimates Key Takeaways U.S. equities were higher at midday after reports on consumer prices and weekly jobless claims increased confidence the Fed will lower interest rates this month. Centene reiterated its guidance, which exceeded analysts' expectations. Oracle shares lost ground after their huge gain in yesterday's ...