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united health is one of the largest companies in the United States in one of the largest sectors that pays a sizable dividend. Despite this, I don’t buy the stock outright. Instead, I prefer options strategies where I can profit by going long at a discount. Specifically, I would prefer to sell the June $360 put for $10 (or more) than buy the stock at this time for several reasons.The market is expanding:First, stock valuations are generally quite limited. The forward-looking S&P 500’s price-to-earnings ratio of about 21 times may not ring alarm bells, but metrics that try to understand…

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has created an “unprecedented” crisis for 20,000 seafarers stranded in the Persian Gulf, leaving them trapped on ships with no clear exit, a United Nations agency has warned. As the Gulf standoff drags on, maritime workers, many from poor developing countries, find themselves stranded at sea, caught between commercial pressure from shipowners, security threats from drones and mines, and limited legal protection. “This is an unprecedented situation,” Damien Chevalier, director of maritime safety at the United Nations’ International Maritime Organization (IMO), told CNN in an interview. “There are about 20,000 seafarers in the…

Kellie Pickler returns to stage for first time since husband Kyle Jacobs’ deathThis small town girl is back where it all started. kelly pickler returned to american idol May 4th duet with Hannah Harperwe spotlighted this season’s top five. The duo sang Martina McBride’s “A Broken Wing” together. Kelly paid homage to the year she competed on the show in keeping with the night’s theme, “Class of 2006.” “I’m an antique idol who’s dusting off,” she told Hannah after her performance, adding, “I was so happy to share the stage with you.” Singer who won 6th place with “The Best…

Officials said the female athlete was subjected to inappropriate physical contact during a security check.Published May 5, 2026May 5, 2026Taiwanese sports officials said a table tennis player reported “inappropriate physical contact” during a security check upon entering a venue for a major tournament in London.Taiwan’s Ministry of Sports called in a statement on Tuesday to ensure a safe environment for athletes.The athlete’s name has not been officially announced, but Taiwanese reports identified her as Chen Yi-ching, after she vowed on social media to “speak up for all female athletes.””As athletes, we are forced to endure immense physical and mental pressure…

A Spirit Airlines Airbus A321 airplane taxis at Los Angeles International Airport after arriving from Fort Lauderdale on March 30, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. Kevin Carter | Getty ImagesJust hours after Spirit Airlines went bankrupt, rival airlines announced new flight plans. Airlines had actually been working on route changes for months as Spirit’s grounding became increasingly likely. Several new flights are starting this week. This comes after Spirit suddenly closed its doors Saturday night, leaving thousands of customers stranded.The swift move shows how airlines are competing for Spirit’s valuable assets, including airport gates and a customer base that now…

The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday that human-to-human transmission may have occurred on a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak, resulting in three deaths and several others becoming ill. “We know that some of the cases were in very close contact with each other, and we certainly cannot rule out human-to-human transmission, so we envisage this as a precautionary measure,” Dr. Maria van Kerkhove, WHO director of epidemics, pandemic preparedness and prevention, told reporters. Approximately 150 people, including 17 Americans, remain stranded on the MV Hondius off the coast of West Africa. The ship, operated by travel…

Lauren Sanchez Bezos brings explosive energy to Met Gala 2026 in curve-hugging dressLauren Sanchez Bezos was ready to stop, step back, and strike a pose ahead of the 2026 Met Gala. On May 4, before Jeff Bezos’ wife took to the steps of New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art for a gala themed “Costume Art,” she found herself taking part in the preparations for a very unique type of party. “I visited the New York Fire Department and received some training,” Lauren told Vogue. “This is probably the most unique Met preparation ever.” The 56-year-old participated in a series of…

A UPS Boeing 767 departs from Los Angeles International Airport on January 27, 2026, heading to Louisville, Kentucky.Kevin Carter | Getty ImagesStock prices of major logistics companies UPS and fedex Then it sank on Monday Amazon announced a new initiative to open up its supply chain network to other companies.Both stocks were down about 10% on Monday. The companies did not respond to requests for comment.Amazon’s stock price remained almost unchanged. The tech company’s Amazon Supply Chain Services will enable companies across multiple industries to use Amazon’s supply chain and logistics to move and deliver products and materials.This is part…

Kim Kardashian lights up the 2026 Met Gala in a sizzling orange dressThe Met Gala is on Monday, but Kim Kardashian is focused on Sunday. The Keeping Up With the Kardashians star always goes all out for fashion’s biggest night, but this time her preparation didn’t involve bleaching her hair at the last minute or wearing sky-high platform shoes. Instead, she treated herself to an amazing dessert ahead of the Metropolitan Museum of Art costume benefit. (See all the celeb arrivals here.) Hours before hitting the carpet in an orange hard-shell bodysuit by Allen Jones and Whittaker Malem, Kim sympathetically…

Former general secretary Ian Alves has been found guilty by FIFA’s ethics committee of sexually harassing female staff.Published May 5, 2026May 5, 2026FIFA’s Independent Ethics Committee has suspended former Guyana Football Federation (GFF) general secretary Ian Alves from all football-related activities for five years for sexually harassing female staff members.FIFA also fined Alves 20,000 Swiss francs ($25,500) after determining that he had violated the provisions of the FIFA Code of Ethics regarding protection of physical and mental integrity, abuse of position and general duties.”FIFA takes a tough stance against all forms of abuse in football,” the sport’s international governing body…