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Truist Securities analyst David Macdonald reiterates UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $580 to $360.

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Truist Securities Reiterates Buy on UnitedHealth Group, Lowers Price Target to $360

A resurfaced 2004 interview clip where Donald Trump, then a&nbsp;businessman and reality TV star,&nbsp;suggested that the U.S. economy performs better under Democratic administrations. This statement starkly contrasts with his political rhetoric and policies during his presidency.
What Happened: In a&nbsp;past CNN&nbsp;interview conducted by Wolf Blitzer, whose clip is now present on the You Tube channel, Now This Impact, Trump, reflecting on his business experience, stated, &#8220;I've&nbsp;been around for a long&nbsp;time and it just seems&nbsp;that the economy does better&nbsp;under the Democrats than the&nbsp;Republicans.&#8221;
Trump, then 58, acknowledged the economic boom under President Bill Clinton&#8216;s administration in the 1990s, as suggested by Blitzer. However, he&nbsp;differentiated Clinton&#8217;s success from the economic struggles under former Democrat President Jimmy Carter. 
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Trump opined, &#8220;We've&nbsp;had some very good economies&nbsp;under Democrats as well as&nbsp;Republicans,&#8221; but added, &#8220;we've&nbsp;had some pretty bad disasters&nbsp;under the Republicans.&#8221;&nbsp;
&#8220;Now, it shouldn&#8217;t be that way,&#8221; said Trump.
His comments came at a time when the U.S. was&nbsp;grappling with the aftermath of&nbsp;the dot-com bust and the&nbsp;early stages of the Iraq&nbsp;War under President George W. Bush.
The re-emergence of this interview is interesting, considering Trump&#8217;s candid and non-partisan views as a businessman. 
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Why It Matters: President Donald Trump, during his first term, took office with a strong economy, which maintained steady growth throughout his first three years with healthy corporate profits and low unemployment rates, as <a href="https://edition.cnn.com/interactive/2020/10/business/us-economy-trump-vs-other-presidents/">reported by </a>CNN. However, the Covid-19 pandemic upended that trajectory
During the second term, Trump&#8217;s economic policies, particularly his tariffs, faced significant criticism. In April 2025, a majority of Americans <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/04/45027881/trumps-approval-plummets-as-tariffs-bite-americans-expect-skyrocketing-prices-and-shrinking-wallets">expressed concern</a> about the economy's trajectory amid rising consumer costs and potential recession risks, causing Trump&#8217;s approval rating to plummet.
Trump&#8217;s tariffs also led to increased economic uncertainty, with economists <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/05/45229642/major-economic-disaster-amid-trump-tariffs-american-small-business-owners-face-closures-price-hikes-and-losses">warning </a>of an increased risk of recession. This was reflected in JPMorgan Chase raising its odds of recession to 60% from 40%, citing supply-chain shocks due to tariffs.
However, Trump&#8217;s administration defended these measures, with White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller stating that Trump&#8217;s tariffs were the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/05/45338243/stephen-miller-says-history-will-record-trumps-tariffs-as-the-start-of-saving-the-west-from-chinas-economic-domination">beginning </a>of saving the West from economic domination by China. Furthermore, renowned economist Mohamed El-Erian suggested that the era of U.S. exceptionalism was <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/05/45491438/mohamed-el-erian-says-era-of-us-exceptionalism-is-paused-but-not-over-yet-too-early-to-say-if-the-damage-inflicted-is-irreversible">on pause</a>, not completely over, amid Trump&#8217;s tariffs and economic uncertainty.
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Donald Trump Once Said 'Economy Does Better Under The Democrats' Slammed 'Pretty Bad Disasters' By Republicans: 'It Shouldn't Be That Way'

UnitedHealth Group Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>) shares are trading higher Monday. The stock appears to be seeing a bit of a relief bounce following a sharp selloff last week. Here&#8217;s a look at <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/health-care/25/05/45486314/unitedhealth-ceo-other-insiders-buy-millions-in-stock-as-it-sinks-over-23-in-a-week-move-gets-mixed-reaction">what&#8217;s going on</a>.
What To Know: UnitedHealth stock has been under pressure for most of the year, with shares down approximately 42% year-to-date. The selloff accelerated in April after UnitedHealth posted weak first-quarter results that missed analyst estimates on the top and bottom lines. 
The health insurer reported first-quarter revenue of $109.58 billion, missing estimates of $111.6 billion, and adjusted earnings of $7.20 per share, which came in below estimates of $7.29 per share. United Health also cut its full-year earnings guidance, citing higher-than-expected medical costs in its Medicare Advantage business.
&#8220;UnitedHealth Group grew to serve more people more comprehensively but did not perform up to our expectations, and we are aggressively addressing those challenges to position us well for the years ahead,&#8221; the company said. 
The stock selloff was exacerbated last week following the sudden departure of CEO Andrew Witty. The company also suspended its full-year guidance on continued medical cost pressures. 
U.S. President Donald Trump issued an <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/health-care/25/05/45384935/trump-again-promises-lower-drug-prices-by-cutting-out-middlemen-like-unitedhealth-cvs-will-it-work-this-time">executive order</a> last week in an effort to lower drug prices, specifically targeting pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). These so-called drug &#8220;middlemen&#8221; have faced scrutiny for years for their role in the industry.
Several analysts lowered price targets following the news with BofA Securities cutting its target to $350 and downgrading shares to Neutral. Morgan Stanley also lowered its price target to $374 and Wells Fargo cut its target to $351. Multiple other firms came out with similar price target cuts in reaction to the news. 
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To make things worse, The Wall Street Journal <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/health-care/25/05/45486314/unitedhealth-ceo-other-insiders-buy-millions-in-stock-as-it-sinks-over-23-in-a-week-move-gets-mixed-reaction">reported</a> that the Justice Department was investigating the company for potential Medicare fraud centered around the company&#8217;s Medicare Advantage business. 
UnitedHealth said in a <a href="https://www.unitedhealthgroup.com/newsroom/2025/2025-05-14-response-may-14-wsj-article.html">statement</a> that it hadn't been notified of any investigation and noted that the report did not have any official attribution. 
&#8220;The WSJ's reporting is deeply irresponsible, as even it admits that the &#8216;exact nature of the potential criminal allegations is unclear.&#8217; We stand by the integrity of our Medicare Advantage program,&#8221; the company said. 
UnitedHealth shares appear to be seeing a relief bounce on Monday with the stock down from around $600 to around $300 in just the last month. UnitedHealth&#8217;s RSI fell below 30 last week, suggesting the stock was oversold. UnitedHealth had an RSI of 31 at the time of publication, according to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/UNH">Benzinga data</a>. 
UNH Price Action: UnitedHealth shares were up 4.21% at $304.20 at the time of publication Monday, according to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>. UnitedHealth has a 52-week high of $630.73 and a 52-week low of $248.88.
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Truist Securities analyst Ki Bin Kim maintains Safehold (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SAFE#NYSE">SAFE</a>) with a Hold and lowers the price target from $20 to $18.

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Truist Securities Maintains Hold on Safehold, Lowers Price Target to $18

Wells Fargo analyst Blaine Heck maintains SL Green Realty (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLG#NYSE">SLG</a>) with a Equal-Weight and lowers the price target from $69 to $58.

Wells Fargo Maintains Equal-Weight on SL Green Realty, Lowers Price Target to $58

Truist Securities analyst Patrick Scholes maintains Royal Caribbean Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCL#NYSE">RCL</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $272 to $275.

Truist Securities Maintains Buy on Royal Caribbean Gr, Raises Price Target to $275

On May 16, 2025, President and CEO of the Company, David S. Silverman, age 64, informed the Board of Directors of his intention to retire from the Company during 2026. Accordingly, the Board will conduct a comprehensive search for Mr. Silverman's successor which includes the creation of a subcommittee of independent directors from the Company's Nominating and Governance Committee. That subcommittee is expected be appointed at the next meeting of the Board, to be held on May 21, 2025, immediately following the annual meeting of shareholders. The search process will include consideration of both internal and external candidates.

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Wells Fargo analyst Blaine Heck maintains Paramount Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PGRE#NYSE">PGRE</a>) with a Underweight and lowers the price target from $5 to $4.5.

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Wells Fargo Maintains Underweight on Paramount Group, Lowers Price Target to $4.5

Truist Securities analyst Ki Bin Kim maintains Regency Centers (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/REG#NASDAQ">REG</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $78 to $79.

Truist Securities Maintains Buy on Regency Centers, Raises Price Target to $79

Cantor Fitzgerald analyst Jonathan Ruykhaver reiterates Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PANW#NASDAQ">PANW</a>) with a Overweight and maintains $223 price target.

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Cantor Fitzgerald Reiterates Overweight on Palo Alto Networks, Maintains $223 Price Target

Truist Securities analyst Michael Ciarmoli reiterates RBC Bearings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RBC#NYSE">RBC</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $375 to $405.

Truist Securities Reiterates Buy on RBC Bearings, Raises Price Target to $405

Wells Fargo analyst Blaine Heck maintains Kilroy Realty (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KRC#NYSE">KRC</a>) with a Equal-Weight and lowers the price target from $35 to $33.

Wells Fargo Maintains Equal-Weight on Kilroy Realty, Lowers Price Target to $33

Truist Securities analyst Patrick Scholes maintains Norwegian Cruise Line (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NCLH#NYSE">NCLH</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $35 to $27.

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Truist Securities Maintains Buy on Norwegian Cruise Line, Lowers Price Target to $27

Is a recession quietly taxiing down the runway? In March, airfare prices dropped 5.3% year-over-year, the sharpest decline in nearly four years, according to the<a href="https://www.bls.gov/news.release/pdf/cpi.pdf"> Bureau of Labor Statistics</a>.&nbsp;
The drop came as major U.S. airlines — including Delta Air Lines (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>), Southwest Airlines (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUV#NYSE">LUV</a>), United Airlines (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>), and Alaska Airlines (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALK#NYSE">ALK</a>) — warned of weaker-than-expected demand, spurred by economic uncertainty, stalled business travel, and global volatility.
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&#8220;Like others in the industry, we&#8217;ve seen lower fare levels being booked for April and throughout the summer,&#8221; Alaska Airlines CFO Shane Tackett told Reuters in an <a href="https://www.reuters.com/business/alaska-air-pulls-its-2025-outlook-sees-weaker-profit-second-quarter-2025-04-23/">interview</a> published last month. Though he emphasized that demand hadn't collapsed, Tackett confirmed the airline had to reduce fares to keep planes full.
Robert Isom, CEO of American Airlines, echoed the concern during the company's quarterly <a href="https://americanairlines.gcs-web.com/events/event-details/q1-2025-american-airlines-group-inc-earnings-conference-call">earnings call </a>on April 24. "The economic uncertainty in the market has pressured demand and impacted America&#8217;s first-quarter results and second-quarter outlook," he told analysts, prompting the airline to pull its 2025 guidance.
Delta CEO Ed Bastian said during the company's April 9 <a href="https://s2.q4cdn.com/181345880/files/doc_earnings/2025/q1/transcript/CORRECTED-TRANSCRIPT_-Delta-Air-Lines-Inc-DAL-US-Q1-2025-Earnings-Call.pdf">earnings call</a>, highlighting measures taken in response to economic uncertainties. These include deferring aircraft deliveries and maintaining flat capacity growth for the second half of 2025. Bastian noted that corporate travel, which had been trending up 10% year-over-year at the start of 2025, has now flattened.
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Meanwhile, United Airlines took a split-scenario approach. In an <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/319687/000010051725000013/ual_12312024erex992.htm">investor update</a> filed with the SEC in January, the airline issued two 2025 profit forecasts: one showing earnings per share between $11.50 and $13.50 if the economy holds steady, and another EPS of $7 to $9 in a recession. Starting in July, United plans to reduce domestic capacity by 4%.
This domestic softness comes at a time when business travel budgets are also tightening. <a href="https://www.wsj.com/business/airlines/business-travel-expenses-decline-trade-war-7b0ac8b4">The Wall Street Journal</a> reported that companies like Invesco (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IVZ#NYSE">IVZ</a>) and Meta (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) are trimming non-essential travel due to cost pressures and diminished ROI from face-to-face meetings.
Despite the turbulence at home, premium and international travel segments are staying aloft. United Airlines saw a <a href="https://ir.united.com/static-files/eac79d3d-fdbc-4c6d-97f2-109769c238a8">17% jump in premium booking</a>s and 5% rise in international sales. Delta is also leaning into loyalty programs and premium cabin sales.
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Alaska Airlines CFO Flags Softening Demand As Airlines Slash Ticket Prices – 'We Have Seen Lower Fare Levels Being Booked'

Wells Fargo analyst Blaine Heck maintains Hudson Pacific Properties (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HPP#NYSE">HPP</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $4 to $3.4.

Wells Fargo Maintains Overweight on Hudson Pacific Properties, Lowers Price Target to $3.4

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Truist Securities analyst Ki Bin Kim maintains National Storage (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NSA#NYSE">NSA</a>) with a Hold and lowers the price target from $39 to $37.

Truist Securities Maintains Hold on National Storage, Lowers Price Target to $37

Wells Fargo analyst Blaine Heck maintains Highwoods Props (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HIW#NYSE">HIW</a>) with a Equal-Weight and lowers the price target from $35 to $31.

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