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Proposed Medicare cuts could reduce seniors' access to ENT care, say 80% of specialists.

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19 Aug 2026
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A survey of over 1,400 ear, nose, and throat (ENT) doctors reveals that 80% believe a proposed Medicare payment cut by CMS will limit seniors' access to care. The cut targets payments for same-day evaluations and procedures, potentially causing longer waits, fewer Medicare patients seen, and delayed treatments. Physicians warn this could lead to reduced services, staff layoffs, and higher patient costs, especially impacting rural and underserved areas. The proposal is open for public comment until September 14 and may take effect January 1, 2027.

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Target raises 2026 outlook after Q2 sales and earnings beat estimates

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Target reported stronger-than-expected Q2 results with sales up 5.3% to $26.54 billion and adjusted EPS rising 20% excluding tariff refunds. Digital sales grew 8.7%, driven by same-day delivery, and all core merchandise categories saw sales increases...

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ReElement secures air permit for Indiana rare earths plant, advancing toward production start.

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ReElement Technologies, partly owned by American Resources Corp, has obtained a Minor Source air permit for its Marion, Indiana Supersite, allowing all planned production lines to operate. This permit is a key step before the facility can begin equip...

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Jefferies sees a strong turnaround at Diageo with a 30% upside and strategic shift to RTD growth.

Jefferies sees a strong turnaround at Diageo with a 30% upside and strategic shift to RTD growth.

Jefferies maintains a 'buy' rating on Diageo with a 2,200p price target, signaling about 30% upside from current levels. The latest annual report reveals a strategic shift from focusing on single brands like Guinness to a broader portfolio approach, ...

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Acadia Healthcare rated BUY on strong expansion and growing mental health demand in the US.

Acadia Healthcare rated BUY on strong expansion and growing mental health demand in the US.

Acadia Healthcare (ACHC) is rated a BUY due to its robust capacity expansion pipeline and the increasing demand for mental health services in the US. As the largest independent behavioral healthcare provider with 279 facilities and 12,600 beds, ACHC ...

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Stocks fall for third day amid rising Treasury yields and inflation worries

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Stocks declined for a third consecutive session on August 18, driven mainly by weakness in semiconductor stocks, which have been key to the recent market rally. Despite the S&P 500 staying near record highs, concerns over rising Treasury yields, pers...

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