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Amina Niasse

Amina Niasse

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Business|Health|US

UnitedHealth eases rules on renewing some prescription drugs

UnitedHealth Group's pharmacy benefit manager, Optum Rx, said on Wednesday it would ease requirements to get insurance authorization when renewing

UnitedHealth eases rules on renewing some prescription drugs
Economy|Health|Political|US

Trump administration plans to restrict Obamacare enrollment period

The Trump administration aims to close the enrollment period for Obamacare health insurance plans on December 15, one month earlier than the current deadline, the

Trump administration plans to restrict Obamacare enrollment period
Business|Finance|Health|Stock Markets|US

DOJ launches UnitedHealth billing probe, WSJ reports; insurer says it is unaware

The U.S.

DOJ launches UnitedHealth billing probe, WSJ reports; insurer says it is unaware
Business|Economy|Finance|Health|Stock Markets

CVS Health tops profit estimates as new CEO pursues turnaround; shares surge

CVS Health beat Wall Street estimates for fourth-quarter profit on Wednesday and provided an annual forecast that largely met expectations, hinting at an

CVS Health tops profit estimates as new CEO pursues turnaround; shares surge
Health|Political|US

Some US health clinics grapple with federal funding squeeze

President Donald Trump's executive orders have begun to disrupt patient care in the United States, as some providers cannot access

Some US health clinics grapple with federal funding squeeze
Economy|News|US

Unemployment rose in nearly a third of U.S. states in December

Unemployment rates increased in 15 U.S. states in December, a rise from the prior month, but was unchanged in the majority of states and the District of Columbia,

Unemployment rose in nearly a third of U.S. states in December
Business|Economy|Finance|US

US layoffs reach highest since last March

U.S. layoff announcements rose 3% last month to the highest level in 11 months as automation-related restructuring continues to take a toll, a report released on

Business|Economy|News|US

U.S. annual home price growth slowed in January, FHFA says

U.S. annual home prices rose at a slower rate in January and slipped on a monthly basis for the first time in 17 months, data released Tuesday showed.

Economy|Finance|US

U.S. pending home sales fall more than expected in August

Contracts to buy U.S. existing homes fell more than expected in August, tumbling by the most in nearly a year as high mortgage rates erode affordability, according

U.S. pending home sales fall more than expected in August
Business|Economy|Finance|News|US

Mortgage rates reach highest since November 2000 - MBA

U.S. mortgage interest rates rose to the highest since November 2000 last week, helping to drive home loan application volumes to the lowest in 27 years, a report

Mortgage rates reach highest since November 2000 - MBA
Business|Economy|Finance|US

US employers announce fewer layoffs in September, report shows

U.S. employers dialed back their planned job cuts in September, especially in the warehousing sector, but workforce reduction intentions were higher on a year-to-

US employers announce fewer layoffs in September, report shows
Business|Food|US

US restaurant employment recovers to pre-pandemic levels

U.S. restaurant employment reached pre-pandemic levels in September for the first time in three-and-a-half years, according to a report released Friday, signaling

US restaurant employment recovers to pre-pandemic levels
Business|Economy|News|US

US small business sentiment declines moderately -NFIB

U.S. small business sentiment declined slightly again in September on continued concern over inflation and persistent labor shortages, a survey published on

US small business sentiment declines moderately -NFIB
Business|Economy|Finance

U.S. home builder confidence falls to lowest since January

Homebuilder confidence fell in October to the lowest levels since January, according to a report released Tuesday, signaling sky-high mortgage rates are weighing

U.S. home builder confidence falls to lowest since January
Business|Economy|US

Prefabricated home shipments on the rise in a pricey property market

Some Americans who have been priced out of the tight residential real estate market are turning to prefabricated homes, helping to power a nascent recovery in

Prefabricated home shipments on the rise in a pricey property market
Business|Economy|Finance|US

U.S. small business sentiment falls slightly

U.S. small business sentiment fell for a third consecutive month in October, signaling inflation and labor difficulties could be having a prolonged effect on

U.S. small business sentiment falls slightly
Economy|Finance|US

US bond rally points to more affordable housing market

Growing confidence that U.S. bond yields have hit their peak and could head lower from here looks set to make the housing market more affordable in coming weeks.

US bond rally points to more affordable housing market
Business|Economy|Finance|US

Homebuilder confidence weakens again but easing rates may brighten the outlook - NAHB

U.S. home builder confidence weakened in November despite signs of easing mortgage rates that could bolster the outlook into the end of the year, according to a

Homebuilder confidence weakens again but easing rates may brighten the outlook - NAHB
Business|Finance|US

US shoppers set for cheapest holiday gift season in years

The battleground for  retailers this U.S. holiday season is over merchandise priced at $35 and less, setting the stage for the cheapest

US shoppers set for cheapest holiday gift season in years
Business|Economy|Finance|US

Discounts drew crowds but Black Friday week sales gain softest in years -report

U.S. in-store retail sales swelled last week by the most since December courtesy of aggressive discounts, but the year-over-year sales gain for the week covering

Discounts drew crowds but Black Friday week sales gain softest in years -report
Economy|Finance|News|US

Contracts to buy existing homes decline to a record-low in October - NAR

Pending home sales fell in October to the lowest since at least 2001, indicating the month's high mortgage rates and weakened affordability kept potential buyers

Contracts to buy existing homes decline to a record-low in October - NAR
Business|News

(OFFICIAL) US infrastructure building boom revs up extended-stay market

(This Dec. 8 story has been officially corrected by Performance Contractors to change the number of workers it currently employs and the number of current projects in paragraph 16) By Amina Niasse NEW

(OFFICIAL) US infrastructure building boom revs up extended-stay market
Business|Economy|US

US small business sentiment falls slightly, NFIB says

U.S. small business sentiment edged down in November to the lowest level in six months, stoked by continued difficulties in hiring skilled labor and concerns about

US small business sentiment falls slightly, NFIB says
Business|Economy|Finance|US

US homebuilder confidence brightens as interest rates ease - NAHB

U.S. homebuilder confidence rose in December, indicating easing interest rates may be bolstering sales conditions for builders who had struggled to attract

US homebuilder confidence brightens as interest rates ease - NAHB
Business|Economy|Finance|News|US

Mortgage rates continue to soften - Freddie Mac

Mortgage rates fell to a six-month low this week to the lowest figure since June, indicating relief has come to prospective buyers on the back of a rallying bond

Mortgage rates continue to soften - Freddie Mac

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