Stock Movers Capital One Sinks, UnitedHealth Drops, Shake Shack Slips on Weak Forecast
Jan 12, 2026
Nora Melinda, a markets correspondent from Bloomberg Television, dives into the current woes of the financial and consumer sectors. She discusses how President Trump's proposal to cap credit-card interest rates at 10% could severely impact Capital One's earnings. Additionally, a Senate report raises red flags for UnitedHealth, spotlighting aggressive strategies that could further trouble the insurer. Finally, Shake Shack faces its own challenges as preliminary sales fall short, raising concerns about its future growth in a competitive market.
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Card Rate Cap Sparks Financial Selloff
- President Donald Trump called for a one-year 10% cap on credit-card interest rates, sparking sector-wide pain in financial stocks.
- Analysts warn the cap could wipe out card earnings for a year and damage lending economics.
Investigation Intensifies Pressure On UnitedHealth
- A Senate report says UnitedHealth used aggressive tactics to boost diagnoses and payments in Medicare Advantage plans.
- The investigation adds pressure to a stock already down significantly after three years of declines.
Use Expansion To Offset Weak Sales
- Shake Shack reported preliminary Q4 sales below estimates but expects low-single-digit sales growth in 2026.
- The company plans to open 95 to 105 company-operated and licensed locations this year to pursue growth.