I don't really believe this was actually a corpo assassin. Medical Insurance is too much of a cushy no-competition, no-consequences industry for anyone to have hitman connections. DoD contractors on the other hand...

[–] Awoo@hexbear.net 3 points 7 months ago

I agree, I don't think so either. The only person with real motive might be his wife. But the most likely is someone with a grudge.

[–] miz@hexbear.net 23 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) (1 children)

The CEO sold all of his stocks shortly before being shot

seriously? where'd you see this

EDIT: nevermind

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/crime/unitedhealthcare-ceo-brian-thompson-sold-stocks-b2659093.html

[–] ZWQbpkzl@hexbear.net 3 points 7 months ago

Exactly the article I read.

[–] Hohsia@hexbear.net 13 points 7 months ago

angry-hex

[–] Bidentime@hexbear.net 8 points 7 months ago

Yeah i wouldn't be surprised if it was a paid hit job

[–] Sulvor@hexbear.net 6 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) (1 children)

Word on the street is United and Caremark will both be broken up soon

Do not short Caremark and you didn't hear this from me owl-wink

[–] ZWQbpkzl@hexbear.net 3 points 7 months ago (1 children)

If I short a corporation's stock and they get broken up via antitrust before I'm forced to buy the stocks back what happens?

[–] Sulvor@hexbear.net 2 points 7 months ago

Sorry I have no idea, I don’t trade myself