Cardinal Health Extends Distribution Agreement With CVS, Stock Rises
On Thursday, Cardinal Health announced it has extended its distribution agreement with CVS Health through June 30, 2032. This development led to a stock price increase of about 3% as the market reacted positively to the reaffirmed long-term growth guidance for adjusted EPS at 12-14%. The news came amid broader market volatility due to fluctuating Treasury yields and uncertainty around potential Federal Reserve rate hikes, though odds of an increase have decreased. Bank of America described this contract extension as a 'clearing event' that removes near-term risks from the company's relationship with CVS. The S&P 500 initially faced losses earlier in the session due to rising bond yields but recovered by afternoon trading and closed slightly positive for the day. The market is also watching an upcoming Anthropic IPO, which could significantly impact AI-related stocks like Nvidia and Broadcom.
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