UnitedHealth Group Inc. (NYSE:UNH) must be doing OK despite the health care law concerns, and despite the unlimited insurance claims that it can face under the new law. The largest health insurer has announced a dividend hike and a new share buyback plan. UnitedHealth Group Inc. (NYSE:UNH) stock opened today at $79.73 and is currently trading at $79.77. The stock showed a positive weekly performance of 0.97%.
Merck & Co. Inc. (NYSE:MRK) experimental therapy pembrolizumab gave one-year survival rates of about 69 percent in a study of 411 patients with very advanced melanoma, including many previously treated with Yervoy. Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK) stock opened at $57.78, in current trading session and currently is at $57.60, by losing -0.54%. The 52 week range of $44.62 – $59.84. Company’s market capitalization is 168.74 billion.
Home Depot Inc. (NYSE:HD) Wounded Warrior, World Premieres Tuesday, June 17 at 10 PM Home Depot’s Senior Vice President Gordon Erickson is a big fan of Dale’s Wheels Through Time Museum, and a huge supporter of the Wounded Warrior Project. For years the hardware giant has donated goods and services to help returning servicemen and women with their home improvement projects. The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:HD) stock is currently trading at $80.59. The EPS of the stock is 3.92. Company’s market capitalization is 110.22 billion.
The Canadian Retail Insights Report, released today by American Express Company (NYSE:AXP) reveals that retailers across industries nationwide plan to place more of their focus on dropping prices this year to retain customers. In 2012, the Insights Report revealed that only 35 per cent of those surveyed would reduce prices to promote loyalty; this year 48 per cent say they will – a dramatic increase from the original study conducted two years ago. American Express Company (NYSE:AXP) stock opened the session at $91.59, and now is at $91.56. The 52 week range of the American Express Company (NYSE:AXP) stock remained $71.47 – $94.35 and the day range was $91.39 – $91.65.
Visa Inc. (NYSE:V) announced yesterday a new designation for consumer reload-able prepaid products that aims to simplify and clarify fees, step-up consumer protections and make prepaid solutions a valid tool for getting onto stronger financial footing. Visa Inc. (NYSE:V) stock opened today at $211.16 and is currently trading at $209.85. The stock showed a negative weekly performance of -1.48%.