3+ week, 5+ day ago (329+ words) Backed by Mastercard and PayPal, Pine Labs trims IPO size but targets a near $3B valuation in Mumbai debut Oops, something went wrong India's Fintech Giant Pine Labs Launches $439M IPO--Here's What Investors Need to Know This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Pine Labs is stepping into India's public markets with a bold move that could redefine the country's fintech playbook. The Mastercard (MA)- and PayPal (NASDAQ:PYPL)-backed digital payments company plans to raise as much as 39 billion rupees ($439 million) through an IPO in Mumbai, according to its latest filing. Shares will be offered between 210 and 221 rupees each, with anchor bids opening November 6 and public subscriptions running from November 7 to 11. At the top of that range, Pine Labs could fetch a valuation near 253.77 billion rupees, signaling strong investor appetite for India's fast-digitizing economy. The offering is split between a fresh…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago (70+ words) Makers of weight-loss drugs saw their stocks surge in 2024, but no more. Now Trump's price deal adds new questions. Is the party over? Oops, something went wrong The Weight-Loss Drugs Craze Is Going Strong. But Stock Investors Should Know A Few Things. Makers of weight-loss drugs saw their stocks surge in 2024, but no more. Now Trump's price deal adds new questions. Is the party over?...

4+ week, 1+ day ago (497+ words) By Patrick Wingrove and Puyaan Singh (Reuters) -AbbVie said on Friday the Trump administration was pushing for steeper cuts in this year's Medicare drug price negotiations, which in 2024 yielded discounts of as much as 79%. AbbVie's irritable bowel syndrome drug Linzess and antipsychotic medication Vraylar were among the 15 drugs targeted this year for Medicare price negotiations that end on Saturday. The company said these cuts, which have yet to be made public and will take effect in 2027, would not affect its long-term guidance. AbbVie shares dropped more than 4% after it said quarterly sales of its aesthetic products - which include anti-wrinkle treatment Botox - fell 3.7% from last year. ANALYSTS FOCUS ON DISCOUNTS As drug companies post third-quarter results, analysts have asked whether U.S. President Donald Trump - who has prioritized lowering drug prices this year - is pressing for deeper discounts than his predecessor. Last year,…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago (636+ words) With evidence-based portfolio including technologies in each FDA category, we believe we are best positioned in the skin substitutes market for 2026 and beyondCANTON, Mass., Nov. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Organogenesis Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: ORGO), a leading regenerative medicine company focused on the development, manufacture, and commercialization of product solutions for the Advanced Wound Care and Surgical and Sports Medicine markets, applauds the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services" Oops, something went wrong Organogenesis Applauds CMS"s Significant Step In Payment Reform With evidence-based portfolio including technologies in each FDA category, we believe we are best positioned in the skin substitutes market for 2026 and beyond CANTON, Mass., Nov. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Organogenesis Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: ORGO), a leading regenerative medicine company focused on the development, manufacture, and commercialization of product solutions for the Advanced Wound Care and Surgical and Sports Medicine markets, applauds the Centers…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago (965+ words) Government programs continued to push down health insurers" profitability in the third quarter, even as executives promised investors they"ve charted a reliable course to margin improvement. But those promises should be taken with a grain of salt, given the pernicious cost pressures facing Medicare, Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act, experts say. The average operating margin of the seven major publicly traded payers dropped to just 0.5% in the third quarter, compared to 3% in the same period last year, according to a Healthcare Dive review of financial documents. Taking out Cigna, which doesn"t provide insurance in government programs and enjoyed comfortable profits in the quarter, the group posted an average operating margin of -1.4%, compared to 2.2% same time last year. That"s despite major revenue increases as payers hiked plan premiums to try and cover higher costs. "I would characterize…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago (517+ words) Conference Highlights How Genius Helps Customers Elevate Experiences and Drive Growth The partnership streamlines and accelerates the onboarding process to Uber Eats within the Genius POS platform, simplifying and enriching the experience for restaurant customers. Restaurants will now be able to onboard Uber Eats through a self-serve process, allowing them to unlock new demand faster. In addition, orders, updates and cancellations sync instantly between Genius and Uber Eats, improving operational efficiency for delivery orders. "Our deep integration with the powerful and feature-rich Genius platform aims to help make launching and accessing the benefits of Uber Eats faster and easier than ever," said Jose Garcia Pimentel, vice president and head of Uber Delivery, U.S. and Canada. "We are thrilled to work with Global Payments to help restaurants deliver an exceptional customer experience and grow their businesses." Delivering Technology that Scales for 7 Brew…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago (240+ words) During open enrollment, starting Nov. 1, residents can access affordable Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan plans in 91 counties. "At Sunflower Health Plan, we understand that health is personal, and so is coverage," said Plan President and Chief Executive Officer of Sunflower Health Plan Michael Stephens. "Ambetter continues to evolve with Kansans, offering flexible, affordable options that support every stage of life and empower individuals to thrive." Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan'offers its members access to quality care and convenient services. 2026 benefits and offerings include: Affordable and Reliable Coverage: Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan provides coverage for all essential health benefits, including preventive and wellness services, maternity and newborn care, pediatric services, mental health services, hospitalizations and prescription drug coverage. Some plans also include dental and vision coverage. To support members through the 2026 renewal process and beyond, Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago (600+ words) ST. PAUL, Minn., November 20, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A new Securian Financial study reveals that Gen Z and younger millennials recognize the importance of life and supplemental health insurance but still harbor key misconceptions that prevent many of them from purchasing it. With Gen Z and millennials now representing more than 40 percent of the U.S. population1, the study highlights an important opportunity for financial institutions to better connect with these younger consumers and help them protect their financial futures. "Life insurance and supplemental health insurance provide the foundation for long-term financial confidence," said Matt Bauler, Securian Financial vice president of Affinity Solutions. "Our research shows that younger generations want to be financially responsible and value protection'but they're looking for education, flexibility and authenticity from financial institutions they trust." Securian Financial's July 2025 survey, "Insurance Needs and Views of Younger Generations," of nearly 300 Gen Z (ages…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago (599+ words) After eight senate Democrats broke ranks and joined Republicans in voting to end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, the fate of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) enhanced premium tax credits, which hang in the balance ahead of the December 31 extension deadline, is squarely in the spotlight. The tax credits were the main sticking point in the government shutdown, with Democrats demanding Republicans guarantee an extension in return for their vote to re-open the government. The Republicans refused, saying that they wanted to reopen the government first and then discuss the ACA tax credits. Robert Kiyosaki says this 1 asset will surge 400% in a year " and he begs investors not to miss its "explosion' In joining the GOP in voting to end the government shutdown, the eight Democrats only secured a promised Senate vote on the ACA tax credits (1) " a far…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago (332+ words) Investment firm KKR & Co is preparing to bolster the activities of its Indian insurance division as it expands in private equity, infrastructure and credit across the nation, reported Bloomberg, citing senior executives. The firm's insurance operations are led by US-based Global Atlantic Financial Group, which was bought completely by KKR in January 2024. KKR's global co-chief executive officer Scott Nuttall said in a media briefing in Mumbai, India: "We are funding transactions in India through our insurance company. "We are also thinking through whether it could make sense to have local partnerships with Indian insurance companies where they create the liabilities and we help them invest the assets alongside." Nuttall stated that in June, this division marked its debut investment in India, providing $600m in financing to Manipal Group. Nuttall also noted that the insurance business is broadening its reach in Japan…...