Regulatory Headwinds

S&P 500 Banking Index

S&P 500 Banking Index Plunges as New Rate Caps and Cost Shocks Hit Wall Street

The banking sector, long considered the bedrock of the post-2024 economic recovery, faced a bruising reality check this week. On January 13, 2026, the S&P 500 Banking Index plummeted by over 1.4%, marking its sharpest decline in months. This sudden retreat comes as a "perfect storm&

Healthcare

Molina Healthcare Defies Medicaid Headwinds, Demonstrating Sector Resilience

In a healthcare landscape increasingly shaped by regulatory shifts and economic pressures, Molina Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE: MOH) has emerged as a beacon of resilience, maintaining significant momentum despite substantial Medicaid headwinds throughout 2024 and 2025. While many of its peers grappled with declining enrollment and rising costs, Molina Healthcare strategically