Today: 8 July 2026

Khadija Saeed

Khadija Saeed is a financial markets reporter at TS2.tech, specializing in stocks, technology and emerging industries. She studied economics and finance at the London School of Economics and previously worked in market research before moving into financial journalism. Her coverage focuses on the companies, innovations and economic trends influencing global investors.

UnitedHealth stock starts 2026 higher — here’s what matters before Monday’s open

UnitedHealth stock starts 2026 higher — here’s what matters before Monday’s open

NEW YORK, Jan 4, 2026, 10:47 ET — Market closed UnitedHealth Group Incorporated shares rose 1.91% on Friday to close at $336.40, as U.S. stocks started 2026 with modest gains. Managed-care peers also advanced, with Humana up 3.26% and Elevance Health up 1.06%, while the S&P 500 added 0.19% and the Dow climbed 0.66%. U.S. markets are closed on Sunday and reopen Monday. MarketWatch
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Stock Market Today

  • Oil jumps over 3% after US hits Iran; Asian stocks mixed
    July 8, 2026, 3:33 AM EDT. Oil prices climbed more than 3% after the US carried out strikes on Iran, following recent incidents involving ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Brent was last at $76.54 a barrel, while US crude traded at $72.72. Tensions have rattled oil markets again after a stretch of weaker prices. Asian equities were uneven: Tokyo's Nikkei fell 1.2%, the Kospi in South Korea tumbled 5.6%, and Hong Kong's Hang Seng added 2.9%. Shares in Chinese AI firm Zhipu jumped 14% after its lock-up expired. US stocks closed lower, with the Nasdaq off 1.2% as chipmakers like Advanced Micro Devices and Intel lost ground. Traders remain quick to react to geopolitical risk and pressure in the AI sector.
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