UnitedHealth tops quarterly estimates, hikes profit outlook as insurer manages high medical costs

The nation’s largest private insurer expects 2026 adjusted earnings of more than $18.25 per share, up from a previous outlook of greater than $17.75 per share.
Here’s what to expect from Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh’s Senate hearing Tuesday

In a much-anticipated hearing before the Banking Committee, the former Fed governor will face questioning over a variety of subjects
Global stocks have recouped Iran war losses to hit fresh records — but the shadow of Mideast conflict still looms

Global stocks have clawed back losses triggered by the Iran conflict, with major indexes now trading at or above pre-war levels.
Japan scraps ban on lethal weapons exports in major shift of pacifist policy

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said that “no single country can now protect its own peace and security alone.”
JPMorgan expands $1.5 trillion economic security splurge into Europe

The banking giant is looking to invest in areas deemed critical to economic security, including defense and AI.
Tim Cook reactions: Sam Altman, Palmer Luckey react to Apple CEO move

Apple CEO Tim Cook’s move to executive chair spurred commentary from tech leaders Sam Altman and Palmer Luckey.
Apple incoming CEO John Ternus faces a defining challenge: Fixing the company’s AI strategy

Tim Cook had a highly successful tenure as Apple’s CEO, but he leaves his successor with a big gap to fill when it comes to the company’s position in AI.
SpaceX tries to woo Wall Street with three-day analyst meeting this week, sources say

SpaceX is moving ahead with plans for one of the most anticipated IPOs in history as it hosts analysts this week for three days of closed-door meetings.
Apple goes for the ‘continuity candidate’ to replace Cook. What the CEO change means for investors

Apple’s surprise leadership announcement sent Wall Street reconsidering their expectations for the future of the technology titan.
European stocks to open higher as U.S.-Iran ceasefire deadline looms

European stocks are expected to open broadly higher on Tuesday as investors try to gauge the direction of efforts to end the U.S.-Iran war.