Updated Ratings on 165 Stocks
This time of year usually means bears are settling in for hibernation. But it seems someone didn’t inform the bears. So far this month, major stock indexes have been trending downward, which is a bit surprising given that November is historically one of the stronger months. Over the last two decades, the S&P 500 has […]
Jon Stewart Extends Agreement to Bring Poor Ratings Until 2026
Jon Stewart Renews Contract with Comedy Central Jon Stewart, the former comedian, has officially extended his contract to host The Daily Show on Comedy Central. His renewal comes from Paramount and CBS and will keep him on air every Monday through December 2026. This announcement follows the cancellation of Stephen Colbert’s show, which sparked some […]
Kodiak’s self-driving truck system matches human fleets in safety ratings
Kodiak AI’s Safety Ratings for Autonomous Trucks Recent evaluations indicate that Kodiak AI’s self-driving system, known as Kodiak Driver, has achieved top safety ratings, matching the best scores among over 1,000 fleets run by human drivers. This assessment was carried out by Nauto, Inc. using its Visually Enhanced Risk Assessment (VERA score), which rates vehicle […]
5 New Stocks with 4-Star Ratings
Every week, we assess U.S.-listed stocks that Morningstar covers for newly undervalued stocks—those whose prices have recently dropped into a range that earns a 4- or 5-star Morningstar rating. For the week that ended on October 24, five stocks were upgraded to a four-star rating, and one stock made its way into the five-star category. […]
Children’s programs on Netflix include sexualized themes even with Y7 ratings.
An unintended consequence of today’s fragmented media landscape is that parents often lose track of the content their kids might encounter. There’s just so much available everywhere—expecting parents to filter through every video, story, or series out there isn’t just tough; it’s nearly impossible. For instance, Netflix alone offers 2.2 million minutes of content, which […]
Changes in Trump’s approval ratings following the Gaza ceasefire, based on a recent poll
Poll Shows Mixed Approval for Trump’s Handling of International Conflict WASHINGTON (AP) — A recent Associated Press-NORC poll indicates that more American adults are approving of President Donald Trump’s management of the Israeli conflict, especially after he facilitated a cease-fire in Gaza. Yet, his ratings for domestic issues remain quite low. Despite this apparent international […]
Humana Faces Legal Setback Regarding Medicare Advantage Ratings, Billions in Payments in Jeopardy
Humana Faces Setback in Legal Battle Humana Co., Ltd. (NYSE:HUM) recently lost a legal case aimed at lowering its insurance premiums. With Medicare Advantage Bonus payments on the horizon, concerns are growing about potential revenue losses that could reach billions. On Tuesday, reports indicated that a Texas judge ruled in favor of the federal government, […]
Former NFL players criticize ‘totally fabricated’ Pro Football Focus ratings
Former NFL Players Critique PFF Rankings A couple of ex-NFL stars are making their feelings known about the player rankings from Pro Football Focus (PFF). JJ Watt, a former five-time All-Pro defensive end now working as an analyst for CBS, and Chris Long, who had a solid 11-season career in the league, have spoken candidly […]
Top Health Insurer Faces Legal Setback Regarding Medicare Advantage Ratings
Legal Setback for Humana in Coverage Denial Case Humana, a significant player in the health insurance industry, faced a setback on Tuesday regarding its attempt to deny coverage as mandated by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This recent rating could cost Humana a substantial amount in federal bonus payments. With around 70 […]
Humana’s attempt to contest 2025 Medicare Advantage ratings fails.
Humana’s Medicare Advantage Plan Ruling On October 14, a U.S. judge ruled against Humana Inc. in its attempt to challenge the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding the star ratings for Medicare Advantage plans. This decision comes with potential financial implications for health insurers, as these ratings impact millions in government bonus payments. […]