Health care is having a moment before the bell.

A government payment decision came in far better than insurers feared back in January, and the stocks most tied to Medicare Advantage are surging as a result.

Elsewhere, a major chip supplier locked in two AI deals in a single day, adding more evidence that the infrastructure buildout isn't slowing down.

On the losing side, a fresh share offering is pressuring one energy name, and a beauty giant is treading water after merger talk surfaced in the press overnight.

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Humana (HUM): +10%

The government just handed health insurers a windfall they weren't expecting. CMS finalized 2027 Medicare Advantage payment rates well above what it proposed in January, reversing a near-flat increase that had already sent insurer stocks tumbling earlier this year. Humana is the most exposed name in the group to Medicare Advantage, so it's getting the biggest pop.

Broadcom (AVGO): +3%

Broadcom announced two AI deals on Monday: a chip supply agreement with Google and an expanded arrangement with Anthropic to provide roughly 3.5 gigawatts of computing capacity from Google's AI processors. Both deals reinforce Broadcom's positioning as a core infrastructure supplier across multiple hyperscaler relationships, right as AI buildout spending accelerates.

Casey's General Stores (CASY): +1%

Casey's is joining the S&P 500 before Thursday's open, replacing Hologic (HOLX) following the completion of Hologic's acquisition by Blackstone and TPG Global. Index inclusion forces passive funds to buy, and that mechanical demand is lifting the stock ahead of the effective date.

Mach Natural Resources (MNR): - 8%

The oil and gas company announced pricing on a second public offering of common units, and the market is doing what it typically does with secondary offerings: selling. Dilution from a new unit sale pressures existing holders, and the timing against an already uncertain energy backdrop isn't helping.

Estée Lauder (EL): - 1%

Spanish newspaper Expansion reported that Estée Lauder and the families controlling luxury fragrance peer Puig are set to hold discussions this week over a possible merger. The stock is wavering on the news, which suggests the market is treating this as preliminary and uncertain rather than a done deal.

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Avis Budget Group (CAR)

Retail traders on Stocktwits can't stop talking about the short squeeze building in Avis Budget Group. The setup traces back to options disclosures by hedge fund Pentwater Capital Management, which a Deutsche Bank analyst flagged as the likely ignition point for a technical squeeze. The bank downgraded the stock on fundamental grounds Monday but acknowledged that the technical picture could push shares "significantly higher" before it runs its course.

The stock is already up more than 45% in April alone, so this is not a name that's been sleeping. What traders are debating now is whether the squeeze has legs or if the move is exhausted. With sentiment at "extremely bullish" and the conversation volume still climbing, this one could stay loud for some time.

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