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US Senator Sanders favors Trump plan to take stake in Intel and other chipmakersBernie: "If microchip companies make a profit from the generous grants they receive from the federal government, the taxpayers of America have a right to a reasonable return on that investment."Mark Zuckerberg gifted noise-canceling headphones to his Palo Alto neighbors because of the non-stop construction around his 11 homesCracker Barrel, under fire from Donald Trump Jr. and Steak n' Shake, apologizes to fans but won't drop new logo“If the last few days have shown us anything, it's how deeply people care about Cracker Barrel. We're truly grateful for your heartfelt voices,” the company said Monday in a statement on its website.“You've also shown us that we could have done a better job sharing who we are and who we'll always be.”On Monday, the Lebanon, Tennessee-based company emphasized that many things about Cracker Barrel won't change, including the rocking chairs on its front porches and vintage Americana and antiques scattered throughout its restaurants.Cracker Barrel also said it will continue to honor Uncle Herschel — the older man in the former logo, who represents the uncle of Cracker Barrel's founder — on its menu and on items sold in its stores.But Cracker Barrel said it also wants to make sure that the business stays fresh and attracts a new generation of customers.Maine's Populist Senate Candidate Thinks We Are in a New Gilded AgeAccording to Graham Platner, America has entered a new gilded age and needs a politics that can meet the moment. “I think the comparisons between the late 19th century and now are apt: vast amounts of wealth and regulatory structures that in no way, shape, or form keep that wealth in check,” pointing to the power people like Elon Musk and other prominent Silicon Valley leaders have over the current administration.He pointed to his state's famed and tightly regulated lobster industry as an example.“The state of Maine has passed laws over the years that have regulated the lobster industry in a very specific way, and it means there's one boat, one captain, one license. Fishing can only be conducted while the captain is aboard. This has entirely disincentivized consolidation,” he explained.“The result is a half-a-billion-dollar-a-year industry for the state of Maine that has almost no corporate ownership.”When presented with the alternative theory—that Maine should instead allow consolidation in its prize industry and redistribute wealth back to workers and their communities through other means—he bluntly dismissed its proponents. “Those people are full of shit. The distribution of resources needs to happen at the level where things are being produced.”Lisa Cook Says She Will Not Step Down From the Fed Board“I will not resign,” she said. “I will continue to carry out my duties to help the American economy as I have been doing since 2022.”Meta Defector Issues Devastating Psychological Takedown of Tech CEOsNick Clegg, a former Meta executive who left the company at the start of this year: "If you're accustomed to privilege, equality feels like oppression.""You'd think, wouldn't you, that if you were immensely powerful and rich like Elon Musk and all these other tech bros and members of that podcast community that you'd reflect on your good fortune compared with most other people?" Instead, Clegg seethed, they cry persecution."In Silicon Valley, far from thinking they're lucky, they think they're hard done by, [that] they're victims. I couldn't, and still can't, understand this deeply unattractive combination of machismo and self-pity."Red Lobster Is Betting on Black Diners With Its Brand ComebackCEO Damola Adamolekun, who took over the job last September, a 36-year-old Nigerian American, who is also credited with rescuing P.F. Chang's.Red Lobster has been a part of America's casual-dining landscape since the first location opened in Lakeland, Fla., in 1968. Just four years after the passage of the Civil Rights Act, many restaurants in the South were still segregated de facto. Red Lobster embraced diversity, opening its doors to Black customers and hiring Black workers.The ‘woke' words Democrats should cut from their vocabularyA new memo identifies 45 words and phrases for Democrats to avoid, alleging the terms turn voters off. They span six categories: Therapy-Speak (1/11: Triggering); Seminar Room Language (0/8); Organizer Jargon (1/8: Stakeholders); Gender/Orientation Correctness (1/8: Patriarchy); The Shifting Language of Racial Constructs (0/5); Explaining Away Crime (0/4)Korea passes boardroom reform, curbing chaebol powerSouth Korea has passed a significant boardroom reform aimed at curbing the power of the country's large family-owned conglomerates, known as "chaebol."Here are some key changes:Mandatory Cumulative VotingFor large listed companies with assets exceeding 2 trillion won (about $1.44 billion), a cumulative voting system is now required. This system allows minority shareholders to pool their votes and elect a representative to the board, giving them a greater voice in corporate governance.Increased Power for Audit CommitteesThe number of audit committee members elected separately from the controlling shareholders will increase from one to at least two. This strengthens the independence of the audit committee, which is responsible for overseeing financial reporting and internal controls.Broader Application of the "3% Rule"The "3% rule," which limits the voting power of the largest shareholders to 3% when electing audit committee members, will now be extended to independent directors. Previously, this cap only applied to internal directors.Extended Fiduciary Duty of DirectorsA previous amendment in July extended the fiduciary duty of directors to all shareholders, not just the company. This change is intended to prevent controlling families from making decisions that benefit themselves at the expense of minority shareholders."Outside Directors" Renamed "Independent Directors"A symbolic but important change that emphasizes the need for directors to act independently of management and controlling shareholders.Mandatory Hybrid Shareholder MeetingsFor publicly traded firms with more than 2 trillion won in assets, hybrid shareholder meetings will be mandatory. This will allow shareholders to participate and vote online, increasing accessibility and participation.Increased Proportion of Independent DirectorsThe required proportion of independent directors on the board has been raised from one-quarter to one-third, further strengthening independent oversight of management."Yellow Envelope Bill"This measure, passed alongside the boardroom reforms, secures bargaining rights for subcontracted workers, which could have a significant impact on the labor practices of chaebol.Revamping Public Broadcaster GovernanceThe reforms also include measures to revamp the governance of public broadcasters, which could reduce the influence of chaebol on the media.UnitedHealth forms new ‘public responsibility' board committeeThe committee will oversee areas where UnitedHealth has struggled or faced public scrutiny: underwriting and forecasting, regulatory relationships, reputational matters, and M&A.Michele Hooper, who's served on UnitedHealth's board since 2007, will step down as lead independent director to chair the committee. Hooper, who will remain a director, will be replaced as lead independent director by F. William McNabb, the former CEO of investing firm the Vanguard Group who has served on UnitedHealth's board since 2018.The U.S. EV fast-charging network is seeing explosive growth—despite Trump's policiesInstallation of fast DC chargers that can get an EV to 80% charged in less than an hour are up more than 25% from 2024—despite the loss of Biden administration initiatives designed to support the growth of the network.Companies with climate targets have more than tripled since 2023The number of companies worldwide with both validated near-term and net-zero science-based climate targets has more than tripled since the end of 2023, from 583 to 1,904, according to the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi).A total of 10,949 companies worldwide now either have near-term targets or near-term and net-zero targets, or have committed to set them, according to a report by the Science-Based Targets initiative.Air Canada reaches a deal to end flight attendant strikeThe tentative deal secures Air Canada flight attendants at least 60 minutes of ground pay, for their time before each flight, at a rate of 50 per cent of a flight attendant's hourly rate, with that rate increasing five per cent each year.The airline is also proposing immediate pay increases of 12 per cent for flight attendants with five years or less of service with Air Canada, and eight per cent for those who have worked at the airline longer than that.Kimbal Musk on Elon's Tesla pay package: 'My brother deserves to be paid'

In this episode, Scott Becker reviews five of the biggest stock declines over the past 52 weeks, including Vivid Seats, Centene, Lucid Motors, and UnitedHealth, highlighting how even major players can struggle despite investor optimism.

In this episode, Scott Becker reviews five of the biggest stock declines over the past 52 weeks, including Vivid Seats, Centene, Lucid Motors, and UnitedHealth, highlighting how even major players can struggle despite investor optimism.

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The 5 things you need to know before the stock market opens today: Workday reports quarterly results, President Trump is tightening permitting for renewable energy, United Health wants to repair its public image, Elon Musk faces a potential lawsuit from voters who wanted to win million-dollar prizes before the 2024 election and Starbucks is expanding coconut water beverages.   Squawk Box is hosted by Joe Kernen, Becky Quick and Andrew Ross Sorkin.  Follow Squawk Pod for the best moments, interviews and analysis from our TV show in an audio-first format. 

Carl Quintanilla, David Faber and Sara Eisen kicked off the show with Walmart shares lower on Q2 earnings that overshadowed raised guidance. Find out what Walmart's CFO told Sara about tariffs and the consumer. The U.S. and EU unveil new details about their trade framework and where tariffs come into play. Also in focus: Disney debuts its new ESPN direct-to-consumer streaming service, Fed Governor Lisa Cook fires back at President Trump's call for her to resign, Palantir losing streak watch, Nvidia and China, the state of UnitedHealth's turnaround plan 100 days into Stephen Hemsley's second stint as the company's CEO. Squawk on the Street Disclaimer

In this episode, Jakob Emerson, Associate News Director at Becker's Healthcare, joins Scott Becker to discuss UnitedHealth's latest acquisitions, Berkshire Hathaway's investment in the company, and the broader trends shaping the payer landscape.

This week on Market Mondays, we break down the biggest moves in the market as stock futures rise ahead of Zelensky's White House visit and Jerome Powell's speech at Jackson Hole. We also dive into the real risks facing retail — not Q2 earnings, but the weak forecasts driven by tariffs and cautious consumer behavior. On the crypto side, we debate if now is the right time to buy Bitcoin and share our picks for the stock or cryptocurrency with the most upside potential through year-end.We're joined by wealth-building expert Cedric Nash, who shares lessons from real estate, divorce, and prenups, as well as insights on structuring wealth that lasts. We also cover U.S. trade changes that hit Shein and Temu hard while boosting Amazon, break down why TQQQ isn't a smart long-term play compared to QQQ, and analyze Warren Buffett's surprising bet on UnitedHealth. Plus, we unpack how traders can start treating their portfolios like businesses, from reinvestments to taxes and personal spending.Later, Tabitha Brown joins us for a powerful conversation on the Target boycott, its impact on Black business owners, and the importance of marketing with purpose. We also answer the burning question for investors late to the party: what's the right entry point for NVDA? Don't miss this packed episode full of insights at the intersection of money, markets, and culture.Invest Fest Ticket Link: https://investfest.com (code: Reform) for free tickets (first 50)#MarketMondays #EarnYourLeisure #Investing #StockMarket #Crypto #Bitcoin #WealthBuilding #CedricNash #TabithaBrown #Retail #NVDA #TQQQ #QQQ #WarrenBuffett #Shein #Temu #AmazonOur Sponsors:* Check out PNC Bank: https://www.pnc.com* Check out Square: https://square.com/go/eylSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/marketmondays/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On today's episode of Simply Money presented by Allworth Financial, Bob, Brian and Allworth Chief Investment Officer Andy Stout explain what investors can learn from Warren Buffett's latest buy in UnitedHealth. They also break down strong retail sales numbers, what they say about consumer spending, and the potential inflationary hit from new semiconductor tariffs — plus how Intel's massive Columbus project fits in. Finally, Bob and Brian tackle a new SEC ruling that shuts the door on ETF share classes of mutual funds and share what high-net-worth investors should be doing now to keep portfolios tax-efficient

En este episodio analizamos los movimientos más recientes de grandes gestores de inversión como Warren Buffett, David Tepper, Bill Ackman, Michael Burry y Steve Eisman. Desde nuevas apuestas en Amazon, Intel y UnitedHealth, hasta reducciones en Apple, Bank of America y empresas chinas, repasamos qué hay detrás de sus decisiones y cómo podrían impactar al mercado.Además, comentamos cómo se están comportando los mercados en medio de la volatilidad: el S&P 500 sigue mostrando resiliencia a pesar de la toma de ganancias en tecnológicas, el Nasdaq enfrenta presión tras la corrección de Nvidia y Apple, mientras que el Dow Jones se mantiene más estable con apoyo de sectores defensivos e industriales.Un episodio ideal para entender hacia dónde se mueven los grandes capitales y qué señales nos deja Wall Street en este momento.

Episode 650: Neal and Toby recap the labor dispute within Air Canada where its workers are defying a government order to return to work. Then, Americans are stuck where they are, literally, as mobility has dipped to its lowest rate. Also, Six Flags is having a roller coaster of a Summer as it sees its attendance drop amid mechanical issues. Meanwhile, #RushTok expands its reach and Warren Buffett's stake in UnitedHealth gives it a jolt in its shares. Finally, what you need to know in the week ahead!  00:00 - Check out our new show Brew Markets! 2:45 - Air Canada labor dispute 8:00 - US economy stuck in a rut 11:00 - Six Flags red flags 17:00 - Rushtok goes global 20:30 - Buffett Bump 23:45 - Week Ahead LinkedIn will even give you a $100 credit on your next campaign so you can try it yourself. Check out LinkedIn.com/mbd for more. Check out Brew Markets here: swap.fm/l/9Qk4z73Z2nEwFiCB4qee   Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Submit your MBD Password Answer here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Yzrl1BJY2FAFwXBYtb0CEp8XQB2Y6mLdHkbq9Kb2Sz8/viewform?edit_requested=true Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note⁠⁠⁠  Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Investor Professor Podcast (Ep. 172), Ryan and Cameron dive deep into the latest market movers. They break down Palantir's blockbuster earnings, Alex Karp's bold comments to short sellers, and the stock's meteoric 134% year-to-date rise. The conversation explores Palantir's growing influence as a talent magnet in tech, its valuation risks, and the competitive landscape with Databricks. The hosts also analyze Figma's roller-coaster IPO performance, the challenges of timing IPO investments, and why investor psychology plays such a crucial role in early trading dynamics.The discussion expands to CoreWeave's volatile lockup expiration, employee stock decisions, and how leverage often amplifies risk in frothy markets. Ryan and Cameron also preview upcoming earnings from Home Depot and Target—highlighting the consumer backdrop, Amazon's aggressive expansion into grocery delivery, and what it means for retail. Wrapping up, they touch on Buffett's new bets in UnitedHealth and DR Horton, Michael Burry's surprising long positions (including Mercado Libre), and how Fed policy and Jackson Hole may shape the next market leg. It's a timely mix of earnings, behavioral finance, and market insights that investors won't want to miss.*This podcast contains general information that may not be suitable for everyone. The information contained herein should not be construed as personalized investment advice. There is no guarantee that the views and opinions expressed in this podcast will come to pass. Investing in the stock market involves gains and losses and may not be suitable for all investors. Information presented herein is subject to change without notice and should not be considered as a solicitation to buy or sell any security. Rydar Equities, Inc. does not offer legal or tax advice. Please consult the appropriate professional regarding your individual circumstance.  Past performance is no guarantee of future results.

Mark Longo and Uncle Mike Tosaw from St. Charles Wealth Management cover dense VIX trading activity, recent movements in tech stocks like Apple and Nvidia, and notable option trades in low-priced stocks (Hive, IPA, and IQ). Uncle Mike shares insights on order types and their importance in trading, along with updates on the Triple Income and Strategic Night portfolios. Key discussions also include the impact of geopolitical events and government interventions on the stock market. The episode concludes with an eye on upcoming key events and their potential market impact.   01:07 Meet the Hosts and Show Overview 01:56 Kicking Off the Week with Options Content 04:20 Uncle Mike's Trivia Challenge 06:57 Market Analysis and Trading Block 12:00 Uncle Mike's Strategic Night Portfolio Insights 18:15 VIX and Market Activity Update 27:51 UnitedHealth and Palantir Market Updates 28:49 Open's Market Movements and Leadership Change 31:03 Intel's Washington Pilgrimage and Market Impact 33:34 Nvidia and Big Box Retailers Earnings 34:42 Odd Block: Unusual Options Activity 45:42 Strategy Block: Understanding Order Types 49:59 Around the Block: Market Watch and Upcoming Events  

Plus a major announcement regarding Amazon's grocery businessDave gives an update on his position on Bullish

In der heutigen Folge sprechen die Finanzjournalisten Lea Oetjen und Holger Zschäpitz über Börsen-Non-Event Alaska, eine hoffnungsvolle Softwarestudie mit 6 Top Picks und einen neuen Chart of Doom. Außerdem geht es um CoreWeave, Salesforce, Siemens Energy, Cisco Systems, Palo Alto Networks, ProSiebenSat.1, Novo Nordisk, AstraZeneca, AbbVie, Siemens Healthineers, Sonova, Medtronic, Haleon, iShares Aging Population ETF (WKN: A2ANH1), Boston Scientific, Glaukos, Exelixis, Sarepta, Swisscanto Healthy Longevity Fund (WKN: A40L0T), Eli Lilly, Abbott, UnitedHealth, Microsoft, Amazon, Nvidia, Meta, Netflix, Coreweave, Oracle, Carvana, TSMC, Roblox, Crowdstrike, Opendoor Technologies, Alibaba, PDD, Petroleo Brasileiro, Teva Pharmaceutical, Robinhood, Northrop Grumman, RTX, Lululemon, Mercadolibre, Talen Energy, GE Vernova, Broadcom, Vistra, Micron, Alphabet, Somnigroup International, Flutter Entertainment. Und hier gibt es die Tickets zum Finance Summit am 17. September! https://veranstaltung.businessinsider.de/FinanceSummit Wir freuen uns an Feedback über aaa@welt.de. Noch mehr "Alles auf Aktien" findet Ihr bei WELTplus und Apple Podcasts – inklusive aller Artikel der Hosts und AAA-Newsletter. Hier bei WELT: https://www.welt.de/podcasts/alles-auf-aktien/plus247399208/Boersen-Podcast-AAA-Bonus-Folgen-Jede-Woche-noch-mehr-Antworten-auf-Eure-Boersen-Fragen.html. Der Börsen-Podcast Disclaimer: Die im Podcast besprochenen Aktien und Fonds stellen keine spezifischen Kauf- oder Anlage-Empfehlungen dar. Die Moderatoren und der Verlag haften nicht für etwaige Verluste, die aufgrund der Umsetzung der Gedanken oder Ideen entstehen. Hörtipps: Für alle, die noch mehr wissen wollen: Holger Zschäpitz können Sie jede Woche im Finanz- und Wirtschaftspodcast "Deffner&Zschäpitz" hören. +++ Werbung +++ Du möchtest mehr über unsere Werbepartner erfahren? Hier findest du alle Infos & Rabatte! https://linktr.ee/alles_auf_aktien Impressum: https://www.welt.de/services/article7893735/Impressum.html Datenschutz: https://www.welt.de/services/article157550705/Datenschutzerklaerung-WELT-DIGITAL.html

In the August livestream, Jason and Jeff answer questions live, discuss notable earnings reports from the last month, and provide an update on the Investing Unscripted portfolio contest.01:21 Viewer Interaction and Comments02:50 Market Vibes and Economic Outlook15:50 Earnings Season Insights25:31 Confluent and Outset Medical Discussion33:07 Investment Strategies and Position Sizing35:34 UnitedHealth and Berkshire's Investment Moves40:29 Portfolio Contest Update46:00 Tobacco Stocks and Meme Stocks Discussion48:51 QuantumScape's Progress and Potential51:36 Airbnb's Growth and Challenges57:19 Enphase Energy and Solar Market InsightsCompanies mentioned: ABNB, CFLT, ENPH, OM, TTD, UNH, QS*****************************************Join our PatreonSubscribe to our portfolio on Savvy Trader *****************************************Email: investingunscripted@gmail.comTwitter: @InvestingPodCheck out our YouTube channel for more content: ******************************************To get 15% off any paid plan at fiscal.ai, visit https://fiscal.ai/unscripted******************************************Listen to the Chit Chat Stocks Podcast for discussions on stocks, financial markets, super investors, and more. Follow the show on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube******************************************2025 Portfolio Contest2024 Portfolio Contest2023 Portfolio Contest

Warren Buffett bought $1.6 billion of United Health stock in Q2, inflation may be ticking higher after all, and play “Ohh, No! or Let's Go!!” Travis Hoium, Lou Whiteman, and Rick Munarriz discuss: - Inflation is a boogeyman again - UFC gets a $7.7 billion deal with Paramount - Buffett makes a big buy - Stocks on our radar Companies discussed: Lululemon (LULU), TKO Group (TKO), Rigetti Computing (RGTI), Eli Lilly (LLY), Reddit (RDDT), Celsius (CELH), Crocs (CROX), Alphabet (GOOG), NVIDIA (NVDA), United Health (UNH) Host: Travis Hoium Guests: Lou Whiteman, Rick Munarriz Engineer: Dan Boyd Disclosure: Advertisements are sponsored content and provided for informational purposes only. The Motley Fool and its affiliates (collectively, “TMF”) do not endorse, recommend, or verify the accuracy or completeness of the statements made within advertisements. TMF is not involved in the offer, sale, or solicitation of any securities advertised herein and makes no representations regarding the suitability, or risks associated with any investment opportunity presented. Investors should conduct their own due diligence and consult with legal, tax, and financial advisors before making any investment decisions. TMF assumes no responsibility for any losses or damages arising from this advertisement. We're committed to transparency: All personal opinions in advertisements from Fools are their own. The product advertised in this episode was loaned to TMF and was returned after a test period or the product advertised in this episode was purchased by TMF. Advertiser has paid for the sponsorship of this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ⁠megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Scott Becker shares four key takeaways on UnitedHealth's recent surge, fueled by Berkshire Hathaway's investment, a sharp 13% stock rise, improved year-to-date performance, and a significant push to Dow Jones records.

The Dow hitting a new all-time high alongside the S&P as United Health gives things a boost:  Carl Quintanilla, Leslie Picker, and Michael Santoli broke down latest along with fresh data top of the hour (Consumer Sentiment – coming in at its lowest level since May) before getting into the market outlook with the head of investment strategy for Edward Jones. Plus: hear Janus Henderson's top picks amid the volatility – with one portfolio manager laying out why he likes Amazon and Microsoft at these levels. The team also dove deep into Berkshire's biggest moves this quarter – including the United Health buy sending shares up double digits – along with some key sales from Coreweave's early investors, as the post-IPO lock-up on shares finally expires today.   Also in focus: DC headlines galore – hear what to do with Intel shares as they gain on a report that the government is looking at taking a stake in the name this hour – along with the key details so far from “high stakes” summit between President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska today.   

Carl Quintanilla, Scott Wapner and Mike Santoli discussed UnitedHealth Group leading the Dow to a new all-time high -- after Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway disclosed a $1.6 billion stake in the health insurer, whose stock remains the Dow's worst performer this year. The anchors also reacted to reports the Trump Administration is in talks with Intel to have the U.S. government acquire a stake in the chipmaker. Also in focus: Applied Materials tumbles on weak guidance, July retail sales rise, what Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee told CNBC about tariffs and rate cuts, software stocks slump, Target downgraded, Trump-Putin summit. Squawk on the Street Disclaimer

Chip stocks under pressure following weak guidance from equipment maker Applied Materials. Intel the notable exception on a report that the U.S. government is looking to take a stake in the chipmakers. Our trader tells us which semi stocks he's buying. Plus, United Health sharply higher after Berkshire Hathaway revealed a stake of five million shares, worth about $1.6 billion. We dive into that move and more. 

In this episode, Scott Becker shares four key takeaways on UnitedHealth's recent surge, fueled by Berkshire Hathaway's investment, a sharp 13% stock rise, improved year-to-date performance, and a significant push to Dow Jones records.

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On today's podcast: 1) Traders are dusting off their geopolitical playbooks ahead of Friday’s meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, looking for any signs as to how the outcome will shape the future direction of markets. 2) Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Inc. bought shares of UnitedHealth Group Inc. in the second quarter, sending the health insurer’s stock soaring in post-market trading. 3) The Trump administration is in talks with Intel Corp. to have the US government take a stake in the beleaguered chipmaker, according to people familiar with the plan, in the latest sign of the White House’s willingness to blur the lines between state and industry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shares of UnitedHealth jump after Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway revealed it had taken a stake in the company. Is this a long-term buying opportunity or just a near-term bounce? We discuss. Then, UFC CEO Dana White joins the show. After inking a $7.7B streaming deal with Paramount. Plus OpenAI CEO Sam Altman speaking with CNBC and other reports about the rollout of GPT-5. Those comments, this hour.

In this episode, Scott Becker shares four key takeaways on UnitedHealth's recent surge, fueled by Berkshire Hathaway's investment, a sharp 13% stock rise, improved year-to-date performance, and a significant push to Dow Jones records.

In der heutigen Folge sprechen die Finanzjournalisten Anja Ettel und Holger Zschäpitz über Buffets Geheimaktie, Enttäuschung bei Deere und einen Ukraine-Geheimtipp. Außerdem geht es um Intel, Nvidia, Amazon, Tesla, Nokia, Berkshire Hathaway, UnitedHealth, Nucor, Lamar Advertising, Allegion, Lennar, D.R. Horton, Bullish, CoreWeave, Apple, Bank of America, T-Mobile, RWE, Talanx, Kyvistar, Adyen, Thyssenkrupp, Hellofresh, 21Shares Crypto Basket Index ETP (WKN: A2TT3D), iShares Core MSCI World ETF (WKN: A0RPWH), Invesco EQQQ Nasdaq-100 ETF (WKN: 801498) und iShares Core Dax ETF (WKN: 593393). Wir freuen uns an Feedback über aaa@welt.de. Noch mehr "Alles auf Aktien" findet Ihr bei WELTplus und Apple Podcasts – inklusive aller Artikel der Hosts und AAA-Newsletter. Hier bei WELT: https://www.welt.de/podcasts/alles-auf-aktien/plus247399208/Boersen-Podcast-AAA-Bonus-Folgen-Jede-Woche-noch-mehr-Antworten-auf-Eure-Boersen-Fragen.html. Der Börsen-Podcast Disclaimer: Die im Podcast besprochenen Aktien und Fonds stellen keine spezifischen Kauf- oder Anlage-Empfehlungen dar. Die Moderatoren und der Verlag haften nicht für etwaige Verluste, die aufgrund der Umsetzung der Gedanken oder Ideen entstehen. Hörtipps: Für alle, die noch mehr wissen wollen: Holger Zschäpitz können Sie jede Woche im Finanz- und Wirtschaftspodcast "Deffner&Zschäpitz" hören. +++ Werbung +++ Du möchtest mehr über unsere Werbepartner erfahren? Hier findest du alle Infos & Rabatte! https://linktr.ee/alles_auf_aktien Impressum: https://www.welt.de/services/article7893735/Impressum.html Datenschutz: https://www.welt.de/services/article157550705/Datenschutzerklaerung-WELT-DIGITAL.html

This week on Market Mondays, we dive deep into the biggest stories shaking markets, tech, and culture. From Nvidia and AMD's controversial China concessions to OpenAI's latest model fueling AI valuation fever, we unpack what's hype and what's real. Tesla gets the green light for robotaxi testing in Texas, Samsung might make a surprise search engine move before Apple, and the Nasdaq's record-breaking run sparks debate: is it a healthy bull leg or the start of a dangerous climb? We also explore S&P bear market risks, Visa's battle with stablecoins, the weight-loss drug shakeout, and oil's potential drop into the $60s.We're also watching game-changing shifts in consumer behavior and corporate strategy. AI agents shopping on your behalf, the dominance (and risks) of mega-cap tech, and the single number that could change your investment plan this week. Plus, Las Vegas hotel occupancy dips, the AI server boom-or-bust debate, health giants like UnitedHealth and Novo Nordisk facing turbulence, and the seasonal swing trades that could set you up before “Uptober.” We break down high-conviction trade plans, ASML's puzzling stock action, and a potential sports + streaming mash-up with Disney, ESPN, and the NFL.It's a conversation about power, ownership, and what happens when athletes take control of their brand like never before. Whether it's chips, crypto, commodities, or culture, we've got the insight you need to make smarter moves in today's market.#MarketMondays #EarnYourLeisure #StockMarket #Investing #Nvidia #AMD #AI #Tesla #Nasdaq #S&P500 #Visa #Stablecoins #WeightLossDrugs #OilPrices #AIShopping #BigTech #LasVegas #AIservers #HealthcareStocks #SwingTrading #ASML #SportsBusiness #ShedeurSandersOur Sponsors:* Check out PNC Bank: https://www.pnc.com* Check out Square: https://square.com/go/eylSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/marketmondays/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this week's episode of Dividend Talk, we kick off with our Q2 performance review , looking at how our dividend portfolios fared, what we bought, sold, and learned over the past quarter.  We also dive into three big names making headlines: Wolters Kluwer's sharp share price drop and the fear of AI disruption, Novo Nordisk's earnings and competition with Eli Lilly, and UnitedHealth's reduced outlook.  Along the way, we cover dividend hikes and cuts from around the globe, have some laughs over corporate slogans, and answer a packed list of listener questions ranging from sector risks to portfolio construction. SEE YOU ON THE INSIDE!! Tickers discussed: WKL.AS, NVO, LLY, UNH, HEIA.AS, NN.AS, AD.AS, ITW, CLX, AWR, WHR, LGEN.L, MRK, LVMH.PA, TGT, LYB, NKE,CVX, HPQ, MSFT, SHEL, BTI, BAM, BAES.L, HORNB.BR, UPS, PEP, CCOI, ORA.PA,ASR.AS, ASML.AS, UL, GLB.IR, KRZ.F, KESKOB.HE, KNEBV.HE, SAMPO.HE, AGE.BR, XIOR.BR,ASC.BR, SHL.DE, DEF.F, NVO-B.CO, VICI, RY, DOL.TO, FTS.TO, UKW.L, VOLVB.ST,INVE-A.ST, INVE-B.ST, SEB-A.ST, SWED-A.ST, HAND-B.ST, SHELL.AS, VIE.PA, O,SECUB.ST, ABBV, BAYN.DE.  Join us :[Facebook]  - Https://www.facebook.com/groups/dividendtalk[Twitter] -   @DividendTalk_    ,  @European_DG[Discord] - https://discord.gg/nJyt9KWAB5[Premium Services] - https://dividendtalk.eu/how-it-works

DAMION1In our 'Treaty Talks Begin With Bold New Commitment to Avoid Commitment: Delegates agree to form a task force to consider considering action and then unite to Say 'Plastic Is Bad'—Then Go Back to Their Plastic-Filled Hotels' headline of the week. Here's what to watch for at this month's global plastics treaty talksNegotiators from more than 170 countries are arriving in Geneva, Switzerland, this week to resume discussions over the United Nations plastics treaty, eight months after they missed their original deadline for finalizing the pact. Many delegates, advocacy groups, and U.N. officials are hopeful that the 10-day session will result in a final agreement that delivers on the U.N.'s objective to “end plastic pollution.” But progress has been slow at each of the five preceding sessions, in large part due to a consensus-based decision-making structure that has allowed oil-producing countries to obstruct progress. In our 'Hey Ma, the dude who got his BA at Haverford College which costs $93,600 and received his JD from Stanford is mansplaining about elite colleges, can you grab my water bottle and my red lawn chair?!' headline of the week. Palantir CEO Alex Karp takes a shot at elite colleges and says the company offers 'a new credential independent of class In our 'It's better off helping people without formal biology expertise design or recreate biological threats like toxins or pathogens' headline of the week. OpenAI says ChatGPT shouldn't tell you to break up with someone In our 'What an asshole! The next thing he'll probably do is call out other banks for breaking their climate pledges ' headline of the week. Banking CEO breaks from the pack on return to office. He goes in 4 days a week but leaves the rest up to the ‘adults' he works withStandard Chartered CEO Bill Winters In our 'Citizen Journalist Robbie Starbuck and The National Legal and Policy Center prepare shareholder proposal calling out Microsoft and asking “What about MEN'S ovaries? This is woke biology gone too far.”' headline of the week. Gates Foundation is giving $2.5 billion to fund women's health researchMATT1In our '8Ks revealed that Charlie Scharf, Wells Fargo's CEO, was awarded $30m to open his mindspace, Steven Hemsley at UnitedHealth was given $60M to center his chi, and Goldman's CEO DJ DSol got $80m to attune his crystals and align his money aura.' headline of the week. Tesla Grants Musk $29 Billion in Stock to Keep ‘Elon's Energies Focused'In our 'Specifically, the part where they ran someone over' headline of the week. Jury Says Tesla Was Partly to Blame for Fatal CrashIn our 'Reports suggested the awning was made of cybertruck trim, the tables were actually crashed robotaxis, and the chicken wings were made from old Nazi bathroom graffiti' headline of the week. Tesla Diner Patio Covering Collapses, Smashes Mother on Head and Barely Misses BabyIn our 'Retention awards for "continued leadership"? Or pay for focus? Pay to show up? Pay for "energy"? Relocation pay for my sister's cousin's condo in Ottawa? ' headline of the week. 2025 CEO PrioritiesAdapt to changing external environments and regulatory landscapeManage growth and investment amid current fiscal outlookCreate a resilient supply chainAccess to talent and workforceArticulate a vision for an AI and tech-enabled enterprisesEmbrace opportunities for personalized consumer experiencesUnderstand the changing environmental challengesShape the leadership teamArticulate Vision and strategy, and tell your story as a leaderDrive performanceEnsure proper governance processesCollaborate with the boardOptimize organizational structureAlign communicationsSatisfy shareholders and stakeholdersBuild the cultureNavigate geopolitical uncertaintyIn our 'If you can't tell your kid with a fever of 102 to suck it up and fuck off, maybe this company isn't for you' headline of the week. 5 things the AT&T CEO's sweeping memo says about where corporate America is headedHis name is John Stankey"If a self-directed, virtual, or hybrid work schedule is essential for you to manage your career aspirations and life challenges, you will have a difficult time aligning your priorities with those of the company and the culture we aim to establish," Stankey wrote.DAMION2In our 'I refuse to celebrate until we reach 7.3%' headline of the week. The share of female CEOs running Global 500 companies hits a record high of 6.6% In our 'Houston American Energy Corp. announces that finally the phrase “Let's hear what she thinks” can be said in the boardroom without an immediately ironic chuckle, now it can be an authentic condescending chuckle' headline of the week. Houston American Energy Corp. Appoints Martha J. Crawford to Board of DirectorsIn our 'Great, when he's done creating a practical application of cold fusion, could he explain why anyone would buy a Cybertuck, have him finish my daughter's algebra homework, and then share the wisdom behind Intel's stock price being down 22% from the day he started as Intel CEO?' headline of the week. Jim Cramer on Intel CEO: “He Totally Understands Everything” In our 'After a nice brunch, they went to the aquarium and then to a poetry reading' headline of the week. Mary McDowell Joins Zebra Technologies Board of Directors In our 'They named him Peter Semple, after their great grandfather, and then chained him to his desk ' headline of the week. Depop names permanent CEOMATT2 In our 'US companies give investors a break from voting NO on every shareholder proposal this year' headline of the week. US companies deny record number of shareholder votesAverage vote for ESG proposal: 20%. Average vote against ESG proposal: 80%.In our 'Please don't say suicidal ideation, aggression, reality detachment, and hallucinations, please don't say suicidal ideation, aggression, reality detachment, and hallucinations, please don't say suicidal ideation, aggression, reality detachment, and hallucinations...' headline of the week. A New Paper Just Found Something Horrifying About Kids Who Get Phones Early in LifeChief scientist Tara Thiagarajan found that among the more than 100,000 18-to-24-year-olds whose outcomes they tracked, those who got phones when they were younger experienced more suicidal ideation, aggression, reality detachment, and hallucinations as they aged.In our 'Man leaves gym and goes to Wendy's to get fit' headline of the week. Barclays leaves Net Zero Banking Alliance to combat climate changeIf you want to prove your commitment to transitioning Barclays, feel free to use our data to vote out every director that underperforms on climate!In our 'Olive Garden appoints car mechanic as executive chef' headline of the week. Harley-Davidson board appoints Topgolf executive as next CEOArtie Starrs has been golf CEO, Pizza Hut CEO, is on a non profit board that helps underprivileged children, got an economics degree from Princeton, and he enjoys hiking, playing golf, listening to live music. He sounds exactly like someone who rides a Harley.In our 'SOMEONE IS ACTUALLY FIGHTING. And of course it's a female founder.' headline of the week. A long-running anti-DEI lawsuit could help companies defend themselves from reverse-racism claimsElizabeth Gore of Hello Alice is fighting Stephen Miller's AFL lawsuit brought on behalf of a white trucker in Ohio who says they didn't get a shot at a grant that went to someone black - and Gore is winning because it's all a fucking jokeMeanwhile, Brown, Harvard, Colombia and the high priced Ivies are folding like cowardsReach out to Hello Alice or Gore, offer help or support, join the service, because somewhere there is someone fighting bullshitFigma IPO QUIZThe Figma IPOFigma founder and CEO Dylan FieldWhat percentage of shares does he actually own in the company?17%What is total voting power?74%How many votes per share are magical Class B shares worth?15 votes per shareWhat percentage of Class B shares does Dylan control?99%There are 5 executive officers and 10 directors, how many are women?2 (directors)Who is the chair of the Figma board?CEO and founder and controlling shareholder Dylan FieldHow many friendships with Peter Thiel does Dylan Field have?1How many college degrees does Dylan Field have?0Where did Dylan Field drop out of?BrownWho paid Dylan Field to drop out of college?Peter ThielIn addition to his shareholdings, how much is Dylan Field due to receive if the stock price hits $130 (it already was over $124)$2B in equityWhich CEO's pay package was Dylan Field's pay package modeled after?Elon MuskHow many years does Dylan Field have to reach that stock price hurdle?10How old is this very rich college dropout?33In response to a question about how he was going to change the world, what did Dylan Field say?He was going to build better software for drones.Then I'm guessing Figma must truly benefit humanity if this guy is so rich, what does Figma do exactly?Figma is a collaborative web application for interface design, with additional offline features enabled by desktop applications for macOS and Windows. The feature set of Figma focuses on user interface and user experience design, with an emphasis on real-time collaboration,[3] utilizing a variety of vector graphics editor and prototyping tools.

Howie and Harlan discuss Dr. Vinay Prasad's departure from the FDA after a backlash against his decisions on Sarepta's Duchenne muscular dystrophy gene therapy. Also examined: AI in clinical settings, changes in NIH grantmaking, and the 60th anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid. Links: Sarepta and the FDA “STAT breaks down the confusing, heartbreaking Sarepta saga” “Sarepta Therapeutics' Duchenne therapy faces ‘arduous' path back to market, senior FDA official says” “For many Duchenne families, halt to gene therapy is heartbreak upon heartbreak” “FDA launches probe into new Elevidys death as Sarepta, Roche stress gene therapy not at fault” “FDA Recommends Removal of Voluntary Hold for Elevidys for Ambulatory Patients” “FDA takes U-turn on Sarepta's Elevidys, backing Duchenne gene therapy again in ambulatory patients” “Controversial FDA official Dr. Vinay Prasad departs agency” “Top F.D.A. Vaccine Official Resigns, Citing Kennedy's ‘Misinformation and Lies'” “Vinay Prasad Is a Bernie Sanders Acolyte in MAHA Drag” “Timeline: The Rise and Fall of Vioxx” “What have we learnt from Vioxx?” THC in pizza dough “C.D.C. Ties 85 Cases of THC-Related Symptoms to Wisconsin Restaurant” “Tetrahydrocannabinol Intoxication from Food at a Restaurant — Wisconsin, October 2024” NIH funding “NIH is shrinking the number of research projects it funds due to a new Trump policy” NIH: Supporting Fairness and Originality in NIH Research Applications “Fearful of AI-generated grant proposals, NIH limits scientists to six applications per year” “Trump budget draft proposes NIH consolidation and 40% spending cut” Raw milk “Outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium Infections Linked to Commercially Distributed Raw Milk — California and Four Other States, September 2023–March 2024” “The Dangers of Raw Milk: Unpasteurized Milk Can Pose a Serious Health Risk” AI in healthcare update “Ambience Healthcare Announces $243 Million Series C to Scale its AI Platform for Health Systems” “As ambient scribes face off, Doximity lures doctors with a free option” Aidoc: “AI Empowering Radiologists” “Clinical Implementation of a Combined Artificial Intelligence and Natural Language Processing Quality Assurance Program for Pulmonary Nodule Detection in the Emergency Department Setting” “Large Language Models as an Inexpensive and Effective Extra Set of Eyes in Radiology Reporting” “Current Trends in Remote and Flexible Work Options in Radiology and Perception of Impact on Radiologist Well-being” Medicare and Medicaid 60th anniversary CMS' program history “Medicare and Medicaid turn 60 – and face historic cuts decades in the making” UnitedHealth and Medicare Advantage “UnitedHealth says 2025 earnings will be worse than expected as high medical costs dog insurers” “UnitedHealthcare to exit certain Medicare Advantage markets as costs balloon, impacting 600K enrollees” “Novo Nordisk slides further on US competition, new CEO concerns” “Dems Must Really Fix Medicaid, Not Just Undo Trump's Damage to It”   Learn more about the MBA for Executives program at Yale SOM. Email Howie and Harlan comments or questions.

In this episode, Jakob Emerson, Associate News Director at Becker's Healthcare, joins Scott Becker to break down the latest payer market trends. They explore Humana's improved earnings outlook and strategic pullbacks, contrasted with UnitedHealth's rising costs, leadership turnover, and major challenges across multiple business lines.

Carl Quintanilla, Jim Cramer and David Faber led off the show with a mega-deal to create a transcontinental railroad giant: Union Pacific to acquire Norfolk Southern for $320 a share or $72 billion in cash and stock. Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg joined the program along with Phil LeBeau after the company slashed losses and posted a Q2 beat. Novo Nordisk shares plunge after the Wegovy maker cuts guidance and appoints a new CEO.  Procter & Gamble reports earnings and names its future CEO. UnitedHealth slides on weak 2025 guidance. Also in focus: A slew of earnings winners and losers, the deadly shooting inside an office tower on Park Avenue in New York City. Squawk on the Street Disclaimer

In this episode of the Hot Options Report, Mark Longo dives into the latest trends and unusual activities in the options market as of Tuesday, July 29th. Key discussions include significant volume spikes in VIX options with over a million contracts, a detailed breakdown of active trades in SPY, S&P 500, small caps, and NASDAQ, and unusual large-volume trades in specific equities like Palantir, Alphabet, Apple, SoFi, Tesla, AMD, and Nvidia. Additionally, the episode spotlights some curious trades in United Health, including a notable 28,000 contracts of the January 2027 500 calls.    01:05 Welcome to the Hot Options Report 01:43 Today's Market Overview 02:44 VIX Options Activity 04:30 SPY and S&P 500 Options Insights 05:46 Small Caps and QQQs Analysis 07:01 Single Name Equity Options Highlights 07:16 Top 10 Options Movers 15:18 Conclusion   -------------------------------- All investing involves risk. Brokerage services for US listed securities, options and bonds in a self-directed brokerage account are offered by Open to the Public Investing Inc, member FINRA & SIPC. Not investment advice. Options trading entails significant risk and is not appropriate for all investors.  Customers must read and understand the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options before considering any options strategy.  Options investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk, including the potential for losses that may exceed the original investment amount, and are only available for qualified customers.  Index options have special features and fees that should be carefully considered, including settlement, exercise, expiration, tax, and cost characteristics.  See Fee Schedule for all options trading fees. There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade. Rebate rates vary monthly from $0.06-$0.18 and depend on the particular security, whether the trade was placed via API, as well as your current and prior month's options trading volume. Review Options Rebate Terms here. Rates are subject to change. Go to public.com/optionsbrief to learn more.  

In this episode, Jakob Emerson, Associate News Director at Becker's Healthcare, joins Scott Becker to break down major shifts in the payer market including soaring ACA premium proposals, earnings cuts across major insurers, and a deep dive into UnitedHealth's vast and complex corporate structure.

All eyes on the Fed as President Trump embarks on a rare presidential visit to the central bank amid its contested renovations. And, UnitedHealth drops after it confirms it's responding to government probes into its Medicare operations. Plus, Chipotle sinks on its earnings miss, while airlines lose altitude. Fast Money Disclaimer

The UN describes the desperate humanitarian crisis in Gaza as mass starvation spreads. Wrestling fans are mourning the loss of Hulk Hogan. We'll explain why UnitedHealth is under federal investigation. Authorities have released new documents on the Idaho college student killings. Plus, a long-awaited option will soon be available for Uber's female riders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Plus: Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern are in advanced discussions for a deal that could create the largest rail operator in the U.S. And the European Central Bank holds interest rates steady. Alex Ossola hosts.  Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Another busy day of earnings drove the top of the show, where Carl Quintanilla, David Faber, and Jim Cramer broke down the results out of Tesla and Alphabet. The two stocks moved in different directions after Alphabet posted a big beat, while Tesla missed on the top and bottom lines. The anchors also mentioned UnitedHealth after the company revealed it is facing a DOJ investigation over its Medicare billing practices, which sent shares of the Dow component lower. Also in the mix; Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick joined the program to discuss the country's latest trade talks with the EU. Squawk on the Street Disclaimer

More record highs on the S&P and Nasdaq: Carl Quintanilla, Sara Eisen, and David Faber broke down key takeaways from the morning's biggest reports – and dove deep on what to do with Alphabet and Tesla shares following results from both names. Plus: hear from the CEO of CSX, as headlines fly around possible M&A in the space (along with his bullish take on their quarter) AND the CEO of IBM, who says the company could save as much as $4.5B through AI automation… And later on: former Assistant Attorney General Jonathan Kanter's take on news UnitedHealth is now the subject of a Department of Justice investigation.Squawk on the Street Disclaimer

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Minnesota-based UnitedHealth is under investigation by the Department of Justice for its Medicare billing practices. It's just the latest in a string of setbacks the powerful insurer has faced recently. We learn more from a Wall Street Journal reporter.Housing in the Twin Cities is pricier than ever. We hear how first-time buyers can cope.And young people are losing confidence in their future social security benefits. We break down why.Plus, summer is the time to swim. But for adults who didn't learn during childhood, developing water skills can be daunting. We have tips on trying it out.And we hear the story of how early miners on the Iron Range contributed to a bedrock of U-S transportation.Today's Minnesota Music Minute was “You Are There” by Connie Evingson. The Song of the Day was “Light Switch” by Fall Risk.

UnitedHealth Group said Thursday it is cooperating with civil and criminal requests from the United States Department of Justice over its Medicare practices. The Wall Street Journal reported in May that the U.S. Department of Justice is investigating the Minnesota-based company for criminal Medicare fraud. This comes after a civil probe into UnitedHealth the newspaper reported earlier this year and a series of articles about the company's billing practices. The Wall Street Journal found UnitedHealth had received billions of dollars from Medicare for diagnoses that some doctors said were incorrect or irrelevant. Wall Street Journal reporter Anna Mathews joined Minnesota Now to talk about the reporting.

In episode 1901, Jack and Miles are joined by host of American Hysteria, Chelsey Weber-Smith, to discuss… Epstein Panic Check In, That ‘Uber With Guns’ App Is Expanding and more! Reporter: Why doesn’t the President just order the FBI to release the full Epstein files? Deputy attorney general seeking meeting with Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell Trump 'won't make a deal' with Washington Commanders if team refuses to change name 'Uber With Guns’ App Contracts With Police Officers Accused Of Misconduct ‘Uber with guns’ app launches in Los Angeles A New Uber Clone With Armed Drivers Is the App for a Violent and Paranoid America 'Uber for bodyguards': New app provides armed security teams at the push of a button Protector: We revisit the tragic murder of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO and examine how the presence of a Protector may have changed the outcome. (Clip) Protector Launches Patrol App to Bring Elite Protection to Los Angeles Homes and Families Dystopian Startup Lets the Wealthy Rent Off Duty Cops on Demand The Blurred Blue Line LISTEN: Just Can't Explain by Alps CruSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, Scott discusses the increased political and economic tensions on the largest insurance companies in the U.S., including Elevance and UnitedHealth.

The Senate narrowly approved the Trump administration's request to claw back about $9 billion for humanitarian foreign aid projects and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting — but refused to cut funding for the international AIDS/HIV program PEPFAR. The House has a Friday deadline to approve the rescissions bill, or the funding remains in place. Meanwhile, a federal appeals court ruled that West Virginia can ban the abortion pill mifepristone, which could allow states to block other drugs approved by the FDA. Shefali Luthra of The 19th, Sandhya Raman of CQ Roll Call, and Joanne Kenen of the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and Politico Magazine join KFF Health News' Julie Rovner to discuss these stories and more. Plus, for “extra credit” the panelists suggest health policy stories they read this week that they think you should read, too: Julie Rovner: The New York Times' “UnitedHealth's Campaign to Quiet Critics,” by David Enrich. Joanne Kenen: The New Yorker's “Can A.I. Find Cures for Untreatable Diseases — Using Drugs We Already Have?” by Dhruv Khullar. Shefali Luthra: The New York Times' “Trump Official Accused PEPFAR of Funding Abortions in Russia. It Wasn't True,” by Apoorva Mandavilli. Sandhya Raman: The Nation's “‘We're Creating Miscarriages With Medicine': Abortion Lessons from Sweden,” by Cecilia Nowell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trump faces backlash from MAGA base, UnitedHealth works to silence critics, Mississippi water crisis continues, and the life and legacy of Jewel Thais-Williams. Myles interviews Saul Williams and co-director Anisia Uzeyman about their film Neptune Frost, now streaming on AfroPoP: The Ultimate Cultural Exchange. NewsTrump faces a revolt from his MAGA base over the Epstein filesUnitedHealth's Campaign to Quiet Critics Jewel Thais-Williams, founder of Jewel's Catch One, dies at 86 The Ugly Politics of Jackson, Mississippi's Ongoing Water Crisis  Follow @PodSaveThePeople on Instagram.

We begin on a positive note by welcoming a “doer,” citizen extraordinaire, Jon Merryman, who couldn't stand the trash, especially old tires, being dumped in his neighborhood. So, he took it upon himself to clean it up and has now expanded his efforts across the country. Then co-president of Public Citizen, Robert Weissman, joins us to explain how spending in the recent bill passed by the Republican controlled Congress prioritizes the Pentagon and deportation enforcement at the expense of the social safety net, essentially trading life for death.Jon Merryman was a software designer at Lockheed Martin, who after retiring found his true calling, cleaning up trash in every county in America.When I first started looking at the environment next to my place of work, one of the things I did uncover was tires. And they were definitely there from the '20s, the '30s, and the '40s, they've been there for decades. And then just after a while, the soil and the erosion just covers them up. And you just discover them, and you realize this has been going on forever.Jon MerrymanNature is innocent. It really doesn't deserve what we've given it. And I feel like someone's got to step up to undo what we've done.Jon MerrymanRobert Weissman is a staunch public interest advocate and activist, as well as an expert on a wide variety of issues ranging from corporate accountability and government transparency to trade and globalization, to economic and regulatory policy. As the Co-President of Public Citizen, he has spearheaded the effort to loosen the chokehold corporations, and the wealthy have over our democracy.The best estimates are that the loss of insurance and measures in this bill will cost 40,000 lives every year. Not once. Every year.Robert Weissman co-president of Public Citizen on the Budget BillPeople understand there's a rigged system. They understand that generally. They understand that with healthcare. But if you (the Democrats) don't name the health insurance companies as an enemy, as a barrier towards moving forward. You don't say United Health; you don't go after a Big Pharma, which is probably the most despised health sector in the economy, people don't think you're serious. And partially it's because you're not.Robert WeissmanNews 7/11/251. This week, the Financial Times published a stunning story showing the Tony Blair Institute – founded by the former New Labour British Prime Minister and Iraq War accomplice Tony Blair – “participated” in a project to “reimagine Gaza as a thriving trading hub.” This project would include a “Trump Riviera” and an “Elon Musk Smart Manufacturing Zone”. To accomplish this, the investors would pay half a million Palestinians to leave Gaza to open the enclave up for development – and that is just the tip of the harebrained iceberg. This scheme would also involve creating “artificial islands off the coast akin to those in Dubai, blockchain-based trade initiatives…and low-tax ‘special economic zones'.” The development of this plot is somewhat shadowy. The FT story names a, “group of Israeli businessmen…including tech investor Liran Tancman and venture capitalist Michael Eisenberg,” who helped establish the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation in February 2025. GHF has been accused of using supposed aid distribution sites as “death traps,” per France 24. Boston Consulting Group, also named in the FT story, strongly disavowed the project, as did the Tony Blair Institute.2. In more positive news related to Gaza, the National Education Association – the largest labor union in the United States – voted this week to sever ties with the Anti-Defamation League. The ADL, once an important group safeguarding the civil rights and wellbeing of American Jews, has completely abandoned its historic mission and has instead devoted its considerable resources to trying to crush the anti-Zionist movement. The NEA passed a resolution stating that the NEA “will not use, endorse, or publicize materials from the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), such as its curricular materials or statistics,” because, “Despite its reputation as a civil rights organization, the ADL is not the social justice educational partner it claims to be.” Labor Notes writes that the ADL “has been a ubiquitous presence in U.S. schools for forty years, pushing curriculum, direct programming, and teacher training into K-12 schools and increasingly into universities.” One NEA delegate, Stephen Siegel, said from the assembly floor, “Allowing the ADL to determine what constitutes antisemitism would be like allowing the fossil fuel industry to determine what constitutes climate change.”3. Another major labor story from this week concerns sanitation workers in Philadelphia. According to the Delaware News Journal, AFSCME District Council 33 has reached a deal with the city to raise wages for their 9,000 workers by 9% over three years. The union went on strike July 1st, resulting in, “massive piles of trash piling up on city streets and around trash drop-off sites designated by the city,” and “changes to the city's annual Fourth of July concert with headliner LL Cool J and city native Jazmine Sullivan both dropping out,” in solidarity with the striking workers, per WHYY. The deal reached is a major compromise for the union, which was seeking a 32% total pay increase, but they held off on an extended trash pickup strike equivalent to 1986 strike, which went on for three weeks and left 45,000 tons of rotting garbage in the streets, per ABC.4. Yet another labor story brings us to New York City. ABC7 reports the United Federation of Teachers has endorsed Democratic Socialist – and Democratic Party nominee – Zohran Mamdani for mayor. This report notes “UFT is the city's second largest union…[with] 200,000 members.” Announcing the endorsement, UFT President Michael Mulgrew stated, “This is a real crisis and it's a moment for our city, and our city is starting to speak out very loudly…The voters are saying the same thing, 'enough is enough.' The income gap disparity is above…that which we saw during the Gilded Age." All eyes now turn to District Council 37, which ABC7 notes “endorsed Council speaker Adrienne Adams in the primary and has yet to endorse in the general election.”5. The margin of Mamdani's victory, meanwhile, continues to grow as the Board of Elections updates its ranked choice voting tallies. According to the conservative New York Post, Zohran has “won more votes than any other mayoral candidate in New York City primary election history.” Mamdani can now boast having won over 565,000 votes after 102,000 votes were transferred from other candidates. Not only that, “Mamdani's totals are expected to grow as…a small percent of ballots are still being counted.”6. Meanwhile, scandal-ridden incumbent New York City Mayor Eric Adams has yet another scandal on his hands. The New York Daily News reports, “Four high-ranking former NYPD chiefs are suing Mayor Adams, claiming they were forced to retire from the department after complaining that his ‘unqualified' friends were being placed in prestigious police positions, sometimes after allegedly bribing their way into the jobs.” Former Police Commissioner Edward Caban, who was already forced to resign in disgrace amidst a federal corruption investigation, features prominently in this new lawsuit. Among other things, Caban is alleged to have been “selling promotions” to cops for up to $15,000. Adams is running for reelection as an independent, but trails Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani and disgraced former Governor Andrew Cuomo.7. Turning to the federal government, as the U.S. disinvests in science and technology, a new report published in the Financial Times finds that, “Almost three-quarters of all solar and wind power projects being built globally are in China.” According to the data, gathered by Global Energy Monitor, “China is building 510 gigawatts of utility-scale solar and wind projects… [out of] 689GW under construction globally.” As this report notes, one gigawatt can potentially supply electricity for about one million homes. This report goes on to say that, “China is expected to add at least 246.5GW of solar and 97.7GW of wind this year,” on top of the “1.5 terawatts of solar and wind power capacity up and running as of the end of March.” In the first quarter of 2025, solar and wind accounted for 22.5% of China's total electricity consumption; in 2023, solar and wind accounted for around 14% of electricity consumption in the United States, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.8. Developments this week put two key rules promulgated by the Federal Trade Commission under former Chair Lina Khan in jeopardy. First and worse, NPR reports the Republican-controlled FTC is abandoning a rule which would have banned non-compete clauses in employment contracts. These anti-worker provisions “trap workers and depress wages,” according to Connecticut Senator Chris Murphy, who has introduced legislation to ban them by statute. Perhaps more irritatingly however, Reuters reports the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in St. Louis has blocked the so-called “click to cancel” rule just days before it was set to take effect. This rule would have, “required retailers, gyms and other businesses to provide cancellation methods for subscriptions, auto-renewals and free trials that convert to paid memberships that are ‘at least as easy to use' as the sign up process.” A coalition of corporate interests sued to block the rule, including the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and a trade group representing major cable and internet providers such as Charter Communications, Comcast and Cox Communications along with media companies like Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery. Lina Khan decried “Firms…making people jump through endless hoops just to cancel a subscription, trapping Americans in needless bureaucracy and wasting their time & money.”9. In another betrayal of consumers, Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. continues to break promises and speak out of both sides of his mouth. A new report in NPR documents RFK Jr. speaking at a conference in April, where he “spoke about the health effects of exposure to harmful chemicals in our food, air and water…[and] cited recent research on microplastics from researchers in Oregon, finding these tiny particles had shown up in 99% of the seafood they sampled.” Yet Susanne Brander, the author of the study, had gotten word just an hour earlier that “a federal grant she'd relied on to fund her research for years…was being terminated.” Brander is quoted saying "It feels like they are promoting the field while ripping out the foundation." Ripping out the foundation of this research is felt acutely, as “regulators are weakening safeguards that limit pollution and other toxic chemicals.” So Mr. Secretary, which is more important – stopping the proliferation of microplastics or slashing funding for the very scientists studying the issue?10. Finally, in Los Angeles masked federal troops are marauding through the streets on horseback, sowing terror through immigrant communities, per the New York Times. President Trump mobilized approximately 4,000 National Guard members – putting them under federal control – alongside 700 Marines in response to protests against immigration raids in June. As the Times notes, “It has been more than three weeks since the last major demonstration in downtown Los Angeles,” but the federal forces have not been demobilized. While some have dismissed the shows of force as nothing more than stunts designed to fire up the president's base, Gregory Bovino, a Customs and Border Protection chief in Southern California told Fox News “[LA] Better get used to us now, cause this is going to be normal very soon.” As LA Mayor Karen Bass put it, “What I saw…looked like a city under siege, under armed occupation…It's the way a city looks before a coup.”This has been Francesco DeSantis, with In Case You Haven't Heard. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe