Notable healthcare headlines for the week: J&J, UnitedHealth, and CVS in focus
UnitedHealth (UNH) raised 2026 earnings guidance after Q3 results beat estimates, with adjusted EPS at $4.69. Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) also raised full-year guidance. Roche (RHHBY) signed a $1.16B deal for an obesity drug. STERIS (STE) to acquire Xodus Medical for $2.1B. Iambic Therapeutics (IAM) debuted with a 10% rise. CVS (CVS) agreed to pay $315M over opioid prescription allegations.





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