CVS announces up to 900 stores will shutter permanently in 2024

dailymail.co.uk CVS is set to close hundreds of stores across the country as they undergo a complete retail overhaul – as more stores move towards online sellers amid rampant increases in…

AI deals give investment banks a glimmer of hope

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How to get the new COVID vaccine for free, with or without insurance

aol.com Federal health authorities are urging Americans to reach out to their insurers after reports of some people encountering trouble getting their new COVID-19 vaccine shot for…

5 Undervalued Stocks for Contrarians to Buy

morningstar.com Susan Dziubinski: Hi, I’m Susan Dziubinski with Morningstar. Every Monday morning, I sit down with Morningstar Research Services’ chief U.S. market strategist Dave Sekera,…

CVS employees protesting 'brutal work environment' with walkouts across Missouri; another planned for Wednesday

abc17news.com CVS Pharmacy employees across Missouri are protesting what they are calling “poor working conditions and sub-par Regional leadership”. ABC 17 News spoke with six employees…

Costco teams up with Google-backed health startup to offer $29 virtual doctor's visits to members

businessinsider.com Costco has partnered with Sesame, a healthcare marketplace startup that aims to primarily serve uninsured people as well as those with high-deductible insurance and health…

Costco members now have access to $29 online healthcare visits

cnn.com Costco is now offering members online health checkups for as low as $29. The retailer is offering the new service in partnership with Sesame, a direct-to-consumer healthcare…

These 5 Club stocks have defied the S&P 500's recent slide

cnbc.com September has been unkind to stocks – living up to its historical reputation as the weakest month for the S & P 500 . This time around, the bond market has been a major…

Target offers an affordable take on a pricey product line

thestreet.com One advantage of being a large retailer with at least one location in every major city is that you've got mass brand appeal, and you can wield it in creative ways. A company…

CVS is permanently closing hundreds of stores for a surprising reason

thestreet.com It's no secret that U.S. drugstore landscape has been consolidating at a jarring pace now that the pandemic has passed. Rite Aid (RAD) - Get Free Report has been reportedly…

Kaiser says new COVID-19 booster shots coming as early as this week

siliconvalley.com A new COVID-19 booster vaccine approved in mid-September has yet to make its way to Kaiser Permanente facilities, but that should be changing soon. The Oakland-based…

Whatever Happened To BoomBoom Naturals After Shark Tank?

looper.com Learn More Whatever Happened To BoomBoom Naturals After Shark Tank? BoomBoom Naturals has created an aromatherapy product like no other. Unlike similar items made…

Big Hedge Fund Bets on Oil and Fast Food

barrons.com Davidson Kempner Capital Management initiated positions in Exxon, Domino’s, and Coca-Cola, and exited CVS stock in the second quarter.

Trump lashes out at "disloyal" Howard Stern after radio host's criticisms

newsweek.com Former President Donald Trump took to social media on Saturday with a tirade against radio host and one-time friend Howard Stern, who in recent years has been critical of…

California pharmacies are making millions of mistakes. They’re fighting to keep that secret

latimes.com California pharmacies, including those owned by big chains, make an estimated 5 million errors a year — but they’re not required to report them to state regulators. Sharri…

CVS: Staffing issues close ‘small’ number of Kansas City-area stores Friday

kshb.com KANSAS CITY, Mo. — CVS Pharmacy customers encountered closed pharmacies in parts of the Kansas City area Friday. KSHB 41 News took several calls and messages from viewers…

COVID vaccine rollout snarled by insurance denials, canceled appointments

aol.com Some consumers trying to get updated versions of the COVID-19 vaccine this week have encountered red tape, canceled appointments and delays getting private insurance to…

CVS pharmacists, staff walk out in protest of ‘dangerous environment’ for patients

kctv5.com Numerous pharmacies around the Kansas City Metro have been temporarily closed for the past couple of days. Pharmacists at these locations are walking off the job in protest…

Rite Aid Proposes Closing About A Quarter Of Its Stores In Bankruptcy, Report Says

forbes.com Drugstore chain Rite Aid plans to shut down hundreds of stores in bankruptcy, according to the Wall Street Journal, as the company figures out how to address billions of…

Rough start for Covid vax rollout

politico.com The fourth major rollout of Covid-19 vaccines has hit speed bumps now that the federal government is no longer purchasing and distributing the shots. Most Americans with…

Big Box medicine: How retail brands are thinking about the future of healthcare

aol.com Retail health care is a growing area of interest for many companies, as healthcare moves into the home and both retailers and traditional companies eye a piece of the nearly…

Providers struggle to get latest Covid shots into arms amid early supply issues

cnbc.com It's déjà vu for some Americans looking for the latest Covid-19 vaccines. Certain people who were lucky enough to snag an appointment for the latest formulation are…

New Covid vaccine rollout hampered by canceled appointments, insurance issues

nbcnews.com Some people seeking the newest Covid vaccine are running into high demand, insurance headaches and supply delays coast to coast. Millions of the newly formulated vaccines…

Interest in doula care grows amid maternal health crisis

axios.com The country's worsening maternal health crisis is driving interest in supporting doula care as other parts of the health system caring for pregnant patients face greater…

AI is policing the package theft beat for UPS as 'porch piracy' surge continues across U.S

cnbc.com A doorbell camera in Chesterfield, Virginia, recently caught a man snatching a box containing a $1,600 new iPad from the arms of a FedEx delivery driver. Barely a day goes…

John Legend & Chrissy Teigen Star in Sudsy New Campaign for His Loved01 Skincare Brand

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Want a simple way to earn cash back every day? The Citi Double Cash Card is tough to beat

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Fall Covid shot rollout gets off to a bumpy start as some patients see insurance delays

cnbc.com The rollout of a new round of Covid vaccines in the U.S. is off to a bumpy start as some patients report delays in health insurance coverage for the shots. Private insurance…

Wednesday’s Top Wall Street Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades: Arm, Carnival, CVS Health, Dell, Royal Caribbean, SoFi, Southwest Airlines, Starbucks and More

247wallst.com The futures traded higher, after a risk-off Tuesday in which all the major indexes closed lower. Once again, the song remains the same, as the impending announcement from…

ZayZoon, which lends employees money for a fee, raises $34.5M

techcrunch.com ZayZoon, a fintech firm that got its start charging employees $5 to get paid sooner, has raised $34.5 million in a Series B round co-led by Framework and EDC with…

Prescription Drug Discount Cards Pose Challenges for Retail Pharmacies

pymnts.com The rising use of prescription drug discount cards is reportedly leading to significant implications for pharmacy chains. These discount cards, such as those offered by…

‘I Want to Read Legitimate News Sources’: Howard Stern Proudly Declares He’s ‘Woke, Motherf*cker!’

mediaite.com Howard Stern says critics calling him “woke” are actually paying him a compliment. Stern discussed the topic on the Monday edition of The Howard Stern Show. Stern played a…

CVS Health Gains Momentum: Analyst Points To Potential 4-Star Medicare Rating

benzinga.com Shares of CVS Health Corp CVS were trading higher on Tuesday, after attracting short interest earlier in the month. Several factors are “swinging in a positive direction,”…

Uninsured Americans can still get free Covid boosters

cnbc.com Pharmacist Aaron Sun administers new vaccine COMIRNATY® by Pfizer, to Jimmy Smagula at CVS Pharmacy in Eagle Rock, CA. Uninsured Americans can now get the newest Covid…

CVS Health Unusual Options Activity For September 19

benzinga.com Someone with a lot of money to spend has taken a bearish stance on CVS Health CVS. And retail traders should know. We noticed this today when the big position showed up on…

Insider Today: Fed's decision day looms

businessinsider.com US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Liu Jie/Xinhua via Getty Images This post originally appeared in the Insider Today newsletter. You can sign up for Insider's daily…

Jim Cramer's top 10 things to watch in the stock market Tuesday

cnbc.com My top 10 things to watch Tuesday, Sept. 19 The Dow , the S & P 500 and the Nasdaq are set for a muted open, one day after closing slightly higher. The Fed's two-day meeting…

Dell a buy on AI and bolstered demand: 5 big analyst picks By

investing.com Investing.com -- Here is your Pro Recap of the biggest analyst picks you may have missed since yesterday: an Overweight initiation for Super Micro Computer, and upgrades for…

Cramer says investors should stick with 'best of breed' retail stocks

cnbc.com CNBC's Jim Cramer on Monday said in the face of traditional retail's "unrelenting crunch," investors should favor retailers that are able to perform well in the face of…

How e-commerce services are pivoting to advertising

marketplace.org A darling of the pandemic economy is testing initial public offering waters Tuesday. After the smooth sailing of British chip designer Arm Holdings last week, Instacart is…

Digital screens are covering cooler doors at stores like Kroger, CVS, and Walgreens, and they're driving TikTokers nuts

businessinsider.com Retailers from Kroger to CVS have added screens to their coolers. But some shoppers say they're making shopping harder. Cooler Screen Retailers like Kroger and Walgreens are…

Myocarditis & COVID-19 Vaccines: How The CDC Missed A Safety Signal And Hid A Warning

zerohedge.com Myocarditis & COVID-19 Vaccines: How The CDC Missed A Safety Signal And Hid A Warning Authored by Zachary Stieber via The Epoch Times, COVID-19 vaccines cause heart…

What happened to the family doctor?

vox.com Soon after Dr. Gerard Weigel moved his family to Somerset, Kentucky, in the mid-1960s, he found himself not only the town’s only primary care doctor but the only doctor of…

After decongestants found ineffective, California lawsuit seeks money for anyone who bought useless products

mercurynews.com A new lawsuit seeks damage payments for consumers in California and across the U.S. who bought over-the-counter medicines — for the relief of stuffy noses, colds and flu —…

After decongestants found ineffective, lawsuit seeks money for anyone who bought useless products

siliconvalley.com A new lawsuit seeks damage payments for consumers in California and across the U.S. who bought over-the-counter medicines — for the relief of stuffy noses, colds and flu —…

What to know about getting the updated COVID vaccine

axios.com An updated COVID-19 vaccine, reformulated to target a primary variant of the virus, is becoming available at pharmacies around the country. Why it matters: The Centers for…

Bill requiring pharmacies to report prescription errors heads to Newsom

latimes.com California legislators approved a bill to require pharmacies to report prescription errors. An estimated 5 million potentially life-threatening prescription errors happen…

CVS and Dollar General Lead PYMNTS Provider Ranking of Coupon Apps

pymnts.com In the world of retail, a prominent theme revolves around optimizing savings during the shopping experience. According to the latest PYMNTS Provider Ranking of Coupon Apps,…

This Week In Credit Card News: A Proposed Cap On Credit Card Rates; Buy Now Pay Later Usage Doubled Since 2021

forbes.com Credit card companies should be barred from setting interest rates higher than 18%, a Republican lawmaker from Missouri proposed Tuesday. If passed, U.S. Senator Josh…

Looking for the new COVID vaccine booster? Here's where to get the shot

cbsnews.com Pharmacies across the U.S. have started administering new COVID-19 booster formulations from drugmakers Pfizer and Moderna. The Food and Drug Administration approved the…

America’s Battle With Shoplifting Is Getting Dangerous for Workers

wsj.com A CVS worker was fatally shot earlier this month at a store in Mesa, Ariz. Michael Jacobs, a CVS store manager in Mesa, Ariz., thought a man was stealing from his store so…

FDA warns pharmacies, makers about eye drops

wbay.com The FDA is warning pharmacies about eye drops you might be buying at the drug store. The FDA sent warning letters to several companies, including major pharmacy chains like…

CVS And Cigna Charge $6,000 For $55 Generics

zerohedge.com CVS And Cigna Charge $6,000 For $55 Generics By Mish Shedlock of Mishtalk Health insurers dramatically mark up prices of generics and pharmacies are in on the scheme.…

Cramer Says ‘I Have No Idea What’s Happening' To Once-Favored Stock Down 35% YTD: 'It's Just Completely Falling Apart'

benzinga.com On CNBC’s "Mad Money Lightning Round," Jim Cramer said Edwards Lifesciences Corporation EW used to be "one of the greatest stocks of our time and, it’s now just terrible."…