About Oscar Health, Inc. Class A Common Stock (OSCR)
Oscar Health is a health insurance company that primarily utilizes technology to streamline the healthcare experience for its members. It offers individual and family health plans, as well as small group insurance options, focusing on providing affordable coverage and personalized care. Oscar leverages a user-friendly digital platform to enhance member engagement, facilitate telemedicine services, and simplify access to healthcare resources, aiming to improve health outcomes while reducing costs for consumers. Through its emphasis on innovative technology and customer service, Oscar seeks to redefine the health insurance landscape and empower its members with the tools and information they need to manage their health effectively. Read More
Personal health and wellness is one of the many secular tailwinds for healthcare companies. Shareholders who bet on the industry have been rewarded lately
as healthcare stocks have returned 17.2% over the past six months, topping the S&P 500 by 7.1 percentage points.
Shares of health insurance company Oscar Health (NYSE:OSCR) jumped 12.7% in the afternoon session after analyst firm Barclays upgraded the stock's rating to Equalweight from Underweight and raised its price target.
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Some companies avoid debt because they have weak business models, limited expansion opportunities, or inconsistent cash flow.
Shares of health insurance company Oscar Health (NYSE:OSCR) jumped 3% in the afternoon session after Stephens & Co. initiated coverage on the stock with an "Equal-Weight" rating.
Shares of health insurance company Oscar Health (NYSE:OSCR) jumped 4% in the morning session after Stephens & Co. initiated coverage on the stock with an "Equal-Weight" rating and a $17 price target.
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Shares of health insurance company Oscar Health (NYSE:OSCR) fell 6% in the afternoon session after investor concerns over rising medical costs and the expiration of healthcare subsidies fueled bearish market activity.
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A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after a Politico report revealed that the White House plans to pitch a two-year extension of Obamacare subsidies. The proposal would extend subsidies set to expire at the end of the year, with new eligibility limits for individuals with incomes up to 700% of the federal poverty line. These subsidies, a key part of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), help lower the cost of health insurance for consumers, making them crucial for insurers focused on the ACA marketplace. An extension would likely support sustained enrollment, securing a key revenue stream for these companies.
Let's have a look at what is happening on the US markets before the opening bell on Monday. Below you can find the top gainers and losers in today's pre-market session.
