Benefitfocus climbed Monday as a couple of analysts started coverage of the human resources software provider with a "Buy" rating, saying it is likely to capitalize during a time of big changes in the health care sector.
The price tag for health care coverage through Connecticut's new health insurance marketplace apparently is a big concern for many enrollees, a marketplace strategy committee learned Thursday.
New York officials say 40,000 New Yorkers have signed up for health insurance in the first week of operation for the new state-run marketplace that includes low-cost plans.
Insurer Tower Group said Monday it will add $365 million to its loss reserves and will take a $215 goodwill impairment charge. Its stock tumbled more than 25 percent in extended trading.
A federal appeals court has dismissed claims by an Oklahoma woman who says she was not hired by retailer Abercrombie & Fitch because her headscarf conflicted with the company's dress code.
Amazon.com says it is hiring 70,000 full-time seasonal workers around the U.S. to fill orders during the holiday season.
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