GM (GM) higher on earnings. GM is up 7% on earnings even as they faced tariff headwinds in 2025 and a loss in their electric vehicle division. The guidance for 2026 was better than expected with strong cash flow allowing them to hike their dividend by 20%. GM is also announcing a $6 billion share buyback as the CFO said their stock is undervalued.

Here we go again. UnitedHealth Group (UNH) is down 17% on earnings and comments from the Trump Administration about keeping healthcare costs down. Earnings actually beat, but sales were weak along with guidance for the first quarter. On top of that, the Trump Administration would like to see Medicare Advantage rates roughly flat this year which could further hurt profits.

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