Tyson Foods (TSN) is higher following earnings. The largest meat supplier is up a percent on mixed results thanks to chicken sales. Guidance for 2026 was good with strong chicken sales to cover weakness in beef sales and higher costs. Chicken wings are still in favor.

Health insurers are pulling back as the government looks to cut costs. HCA Healthcare (HCA) is leading the weakness down nearly 5% as President Trump said he wants federal funding under the Affordable Care Act to go directly to the public instead of healthcare providers.  Senate Republicans and President Trump make healthcare counteroffers to redirect Obamacare subsidies from health insurance companies to individuals.

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