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NYSE:HCA News 13 December 2025 - 28 January 2026

HCA Healthcare stock slides as traders digest $10B buyback, 2026 outlook and ACA headwinds

HCA Healthcare stock slides as traders digest $10B buyback, 2026 outlook and ACA headwinds

HCA Healthcare shares fell 2.8% to $491.72 Wednesday, erasing some of Tuesday’s 11% rally after earnings. The company set 2026 EPS guidance at $29.10–$31.50 and announced a $10 billion share buyback. Investors weighed cost cuts against risks from changes in ACA coverage and payer mix. Fourth-quarter revenue rose 6.7% to $19.51 billion, with net income up 30.6% to $1.88 billion.
28 January 2026
HCA stock jumps after earnings and a $10B buyback — what to watch before Wednesday’s open

HCA stock jumps after earnings and a $10B buyback — what to watch before Wednesday’s open

HCA Healthcare shares surged 7.1% to $505.84 after the company raised its 2026 profit outlook and approved a new $10 billion share buyback. Fourth-quarter revenue rose 6.7% to $19.51 billion, with net income at $1.88 billion. Investors remain cautious as ACA exchange subsidies expire, potentially reducing patient volumes. The board also declared a $0.78 quarterly dividend, payable March 31.
HCA Healthcare stock jumps on upbeat 2026 outlook, $10B buyback as ACA subsidy cliff looms

HCA Healthcare stock jumps on upbeat 2026 outlook, $10B buyback as ACA subsidy cliff looms

HCA Healthcare shares jumped 7.4% to $507.50 Tuesday after the company raised its 2026 profit outlook and announced a $10 billion share buyback. Fourth-quarter revenue rose 6.7% to $19.51 billion, with adjusted earnings at $8.01 per share. HCA expects 2026 revenue between $76.5 billion and $80 billion, and earnings per share of $29.10 to $31.50. The board approved a quarterly dividend of $0.78 per share, payable March 31.
27 January 2026
HCA Healthcare (HCA) Stock After Hours on Dec. 24, 2025: What Happened After the Bell and What to Know Before Markets Reopen

HCA Healthcare (HCA) Stock After Hours on Dec. 24, 2025: What Happened After the Bell and What to Know Before Markets Reopen

HCA Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE: HCA) ended the holiday-shortened Christmas Eve session essentially flat—but the tape got a little noisier once regular trading ended. Just as important for investors: U.S. stock markets are closed on Thursday, Dec. 25 (Christmas Day), so there is no “tomorrow open” in the usual sense. The next regular U.S. equity session is Friday, Dec. 26, 2025, following the standard holiday schedule. Fortune Below is what moved (and what didn’t), the key numbers from today’s trading, the latest analyst outlook, and the catalysts worth tracking before the next session begins. HCA stock price check: close, after-hours move,
25 December 2025
HCA Stock Outlook: HCA Healthcare (NYSE: HCA) Ends the Week Near $485 After a Volatile Swing — Latest News, Forecasts, and the Week Ahead (Updated Dec. 12, 2025)

HCA Stock Outlook: HCA Healthcare (NYSE: HCA) Ends the Week Near $485 After a Volatile Swing — Latest News, Forecasts, and the Week Ahead (Updated Dec. 12, 2025)

Updated: December 12, 2025 (U.S. market close)HCA Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE: HCA) closed Friday at $484.77, finishing the week essentially flat—but not quiet. A sharp midweek drop and quick rebound put policy risk, reimbursement headlines, and year-end positioning back in the spotlight for America’s largest for-profit hospital operator. StockAnalysis+2MarketWatch+2 Below is what moved HCA stock this week, the most important HCA Healthcare news from the past several days, what analysts are forecasting now, and the key catalysts to watch in the week ahead. HCA stock this week: flat finish, big intrawEEK volatility HCA ended Friday (Dec. 12) at $484.77, up 0.50%
13 December 2025

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Broadcom Stock Gets a Google AI Spend Lift as Jefferies Sees 60% Upside

Broadcom Stock Gets a Google AI Spend Lift as Jefferies Sees 60% Upside

7 February 2026
Google raised its 2026 capital expenditure forecast to $175 billion–$185 billion, with most spending expected on data-center chips. Broadcom shares rose about 2% after the announcement, while Nvidia and AMD slipped. Jefferies reiterated a buy rating on Broadcom, maintaining a $500 price target, implying a 62% upside from Wednesday’s close.
No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

7 February 2026
The IRS has not announced new federal stimulus payments for February 2026, and Congress has not approved fresh checks. Trump told NBC he is considering $2,000 tariff rebate checks but has not committed, saying any payout would likely come later in 2026. The IRS warns taxpayers to ignore texts and emails about “stimulus payments” and verify notices through official channels.
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