Stock Market Update
02-Oct-24 12:30 ET
HUM lags after reporting reduction in 4 star plan enrollment
Dow +32.54
at 42189.51,
Nasdaq +60.55
at 17970.89,
S&P +7.88
at 5716.63
[BRIEFING.COM] The three major indices trade slightly higher than prior closing levels.
Outsized moves are mostly reserved for stocks with specific catalysts. Humana (HUM 230.72, -48.73, -17.5%) is the biggest loser in the S&P 500 after reporting that only 25% of its members are enrolled in 4-star plans and above, versus 94% in 2024.
Conagra (CAG 30.05, -2.67, -8.2%) is the next worst performer in the index after reporting earnings.
