UnitedHealth Profit, Forecast Get Lift from Stabilizing Medical Costs

Oct 13 Reuters U.S. healthcare conglomerate UnitedHealth beat analysts39; estimates for thirdquarter profit on Friday, powered by lowerthanexpected medical costs at its health insurance unit. Shares of the health insurance industry bellwether rose 3 to 542.50 after it also slightly raised its annual forecast, lifting shares of rivals between 2 and 3 in early trade. Warnings […]
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Russias Fuel Prices Gain, Paring Losses

MOSCOW, Oct 13 Reuters Russian wholesale diesel and gasoline prices rose on Friday, paring losses after Moscow39;s decision to lift a ban on much of its fuel exports last week. Diesel prices rose 0.76 on the day to 57,999 roubles 597.02 per metric ton, data from the St. Petersburg International Mercantile Exchange SPIMEX showed. Gasoline Ai92 grade […]
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