Health Care

The largest U.S. health insurer has been adding more physicians through a series of acquisitions, helping drive its customer base, which grew by 2.2 million in the first quarter.

Sales in the first quarter jumped to $20.01 billion from $17.77 billion a year earlier.

UnitedHealth Group profit and revenue beat expectations.

Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Monday: Eldorado Resorts Inc., up $5.80 to $41.50

Amazon will instead focus its efforts on selling less sensitive medical supplies, according to a new report.

Toyota says it will start equipping models with technology to talk to other vehicles starting in 2021, as it tries to push safety communications forward.

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Shire said on Monday it would consider returning proceeds from the sale to shareholders through a buyback and that further selective disposals of non-strategic assets were possible.

J&J's Baby power case could focus on new claims.

More than 200 million eggs from a North Carolina farm have been recalled because of bacterial contamination.

Trump’s interest in rejoining TPP comes as some U.S. business leaders are worried about trade relations with China.

U.S. stocks are climbing Thursday morning as technology companies, banks and industrial companies rally.

The former Massachusetts governor says the company that he and former Speaker John Boehner are advising wants to become a dominant cannabis player.

U.S. officials have a name for their frustration with Beijing's technology ambitions: "Made in China 2025."

Takata Corp., the Japanese air bag maker embroiled in a massive recall, says the acquisition by U.S. mobility safety company Key Safety Systems has been completed, and the president resigned.

Some major health insurers plan to take a little sting out of prescription drug prices by giving customers rebates at the pharmacy counter.

U.S. stocks are edging higher Monday after concerns about growing trade tensions between the U.S. and China sent stocks lower last week.

California's government would set prices for hospital stays, doctor visits and other health care services under legislation introduced Monday, vastly remaking the industry in a bid to lower health care costs.