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Bausch Health's Deep Discount: Market Overshoot or Justified Skepticism?

With shares languishing near $5.74, Bausch Health Companies (BHC) presents a stark valuation puzzle. While a standard DCF model suggests a staggering 91% undervaluation, the market's persistent sell-off reflects deep-seated concerns over the company's restructuring path and debt burden. We examine the numbers behind the divergence.

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Medical Properties Trust Sees Surge in Options Bets Ahead of Earnings, Spotlight on Turnaround Hopes

Ahead of its February 26 earnings report, Medical Properties Trust (NYSE: MPW) is witnessing a notable spike in options activity, with call volume soaring to roughly five times its usual level. This surge in speculative interest comes as the healthcare REIT's shares hover around $5.05, showing recent momentum but still grappling with a challenging multi-year performance. Analysts are divided on whether the stock's current price reflects lingering past troubles or is beginning to price in a potential recovery narrative.

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Oscar Health Faces Headwinds as CMS Proposes Tighter Medicare Advantage Rules

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has unveiled a proposed payment update for Medicare Advantage plans that falls below industry expectations, coupled with stricter risk-adjustment regulations. This dual challenge pressures insurers like Oscar Health (NYSE: OSCR), whose tech-driven model is now under the microscope as profitability margins face a squeeze.