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UnitedHealth Group Tops Profit Forecast, Raises Outlook

UnitedHealth Group posted third-quarter earnings that topped analysts' forecasts, but missed on revenue, and raised its profit outlook for the year. More 

Bank Stocks Rule the Day — Thursday’s IP Market Recap

Markets were up across the board Thursday, buoyed by assurances from European Central Bank president Draghi and positive domestic data. More 

Kraft Spin-Off Mondelez Starts Trading Today

After almost a year of planning, Kraft Food Groups has spun off its snack business. The new company, Mondelez, hits markets today. More 

Why It’s Time to Ditch the Dow

No Apple? No Google? Heck, even if the Dow Jones Industrial Average added them, the venerable blue-chip average still would be irrelevant. More 

Health Insurance in the Dow? Why Didn’t We Think of That?

UnitedHealth's inclusion in the Dow Jones Industrial Average makes plenty of sense, but don't get giddy about a meaningful pop. More 

Dow Jones: Kraft Out, UnitedHealth In

UnitedHealth Group will join the Dow Jones Industrial Average as its lone health insurance stock, while Kraft is jettisoned before its spin-off. More 

WellPoint CEO Steps Down, Shares Jump

WellPoint announced that its CEO and president, Angela Braly, had resigned on Tuesday, sending its shares sharply higher in Wednesday morning trading. More