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UnitedHealth (UNH) Reports Q1 Earnings, Raises 2026 Profit Outlook
UnitedHealth Group (UNH) reported first-quarter earnings of $7.23 per share, exceeding the $6.57 expected by analysts. Revenue for the quarter reached $111.72 billion, surpassing the forecast of $109.57 billion. The company raised its 2026 adjusted earnings outlook to over $18.25 per share, up from $17.75 per share, while maintaining full-year revenue guidance above $439 billion. Additionally, the medical benefit ratio improved to 83.9%, better than the 84.8% ratio reported last year and the expected 85.5%.
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Carnival Reports 40% Increase in Fuel Costs, Adjusts Profit Outlook
Carnival Corporation announced a profit outlook adjustment due to an increase in fuel costs, which are projected to surge more than 40% in the current quarter compared to the previous quarter. This rise in expenses coincides with record demand for cruises, raising concerns about profitability amid rising operational costs. The impact of increased fuel prices could negatively affect profit margins in the near term. The stock has experienced a decline following this announcement.
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