National HealthCare reported strong Q2 2025 financial performance with 24.7% revenue growth to $374.9 million, driven by facility expansion and same-facility growth. Non-GAAP earnings per share rose 64.7%, though GAAP earnings were impacted by investment losses.

U.S. stocks traded lower, with the Dow Jones index falling more than 100 points on Monday. Shares of Science Applications International Corporation (NYSE: SAIC) surged during Monday’s session after the company reported third-quarter financial results and raised FY24 guidance above estimates. SAIC reported a 1% revenue decline Y/Y in Q3 FY24 to $1.895 billion, beating the consensus of $1.790 billion. Adjusted EPS of $2.27 beat the consensus of $1.69. SAIC raised revenue guidance to $7.325 billion - $7.350 billion (prior $7.20 billion - $7.25 billion). The company increased adjusted EPS guidance to $7.70 - $7.90 (prior $7.20 - $7.40). Science Applications International shares rose 6.9% to $128.20 on Monday. Here are some other big stocks recording gains in today’s session. Hawaiian Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: HA) shares jumped 187% to $14.03 after Alaska Air Group, Inc. (NYSE: ALK) announced plans to acquire the company in a deal worth $1.9 billion. XBP Europe Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: XBP) rose 39.5% to $33.28. Beyond Meat, Inc. ...

The most overbought stocks in the health care sector presents an opportunity to go short on these overvalued companies. The RSI is a momentum indicator, which compares a stock's strength on days when prices go up to its strength on days when prices go down. When compared to a stock's price action, it can give traders a better sense of how a stock may perform in the short term. An asset is typically considered overbought when the RSI is above 70. Here’s the latest list of major overbought players in this sector. Capricor Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: CAPR) The company posted better-than-expected quarterly results. “In the second quarter of 2023 we presented positive two-year data from our ongoing HOPE-2 open label extension (OLE) study, which we believe further supports our rapidly advancing late-stage clinical development program for CAP-1002 in patients with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD),” said Linda Marbán, Ph.D., Capricor’s chief executive officer. The company’s stock has ...

Although US stocks closed slightly higher on Monday, there were a few notable insider trades. When insiders purchase shares, it indicates their confidence in the company's prospects or that they view the stock as a bargain. Either way, this signals an opportunity to go long on the stock. Insider purchases should not be taken as the only indicator for making an investment or trading decision. At best, it can lend conviction to a buying decision. Below is a look at a few recent notable insider purchases. For more, check out Benzinga's insider transactions platform. Black Diamond Therapeutics The Trade: Black Diamond Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: BDTX) 10% owner BB Biotech AG

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Is the United States heading toward a recession? This has been the looming question on the minds of Americans since inflation topped at 8.5% in March, matched with other indicators such as rising interest rates and the bond market’s inverted yield curve. Top economists are split on the inevitability of a recession. Former Goldman Sachs Group Inc (NYSE: GS) CEO Lloyd Blankfein said over the weekend, “It’s certainly a very, very high-risk factor,” but believes that the Fed is responding well to the risk. Moody’s Corporation (NYSE: MCO) chief economist Mark Zandi predicted a 35% probability that America will enter a recession in the next two years. Twitter Inc.'s (NYSE: TWTR) most-loved Elon Musk predicted a recession as early as the summer of 2022. Conflicting outlooks aside, it is essential to look at the facts and what has historically preceded a recession. The yield curve inverted on March 29 for the first time since 2019. This occurs when the short-term U.S. treasury is paying a higher interest rate than long-term U.S. treasuries. More than that, Fed Chair Jerome Powell indicated a 50 basis point increase, up from the traditional 0.25% at the last ...

When we enter a period of economic uncertainty, the phrase "recession-proof stocks" is tossed about, but really the only certainty is that recession-proof stocks do not exist. On the other hand, recession-resistant companies are what a savvy investor searches for during the absence of a bull market, as we are now. Historically, cyclical sectors such as financial and consumer directories have outperformed during bull markets. These equities are frequently susceptible to interest rates and economic growth, so they perform worse than others during a bear market or imminent recession. Consumer preferences shift from optional and luxury purchases to essential home products and services during a recession as individuals are more concerned with their bottom line. During uncertain periods such as this, the smart money rotates into recession-resistant or ...

A weekly summary of dividend activity for Dividend Champions and Contenders. Companies which changed their dividends. Companies with upcoming ex-dividend dates.

A weekly summary of dividend activity for Dividend Champions and Contenders. Companies which changed their dividends. Companies with upcoming ex-dividend dates.

As expected, Apple came in with a nice dividend increase on the last day in April.