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Why UnitedHealth stock fell today: UNH slides as Medicare Advantage spotlight returns

Why UnitedHealth stock fell today: UNH slides as Medicare Advantage spotlight returns

NEW YORK, Jan 16, 2026, 18:13 EST — After-hours Shares of UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH) dropped 2.3%, closing at $331.02 in after-hours trading on Friday. The move comes just before a long weekend, as U.S. equity markets shut down Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. That pause offers investors a brief window to digest the rapid-fire healthcare policy and…
17 January 2026
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UnitedHealth stock drops today — what traders are watching before UNH earnings

UnitedHealth stock drops today — what traders are watching before UNH earnings

New York, Jan 16, 2026, 11:53 EST — Regular session UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH) shares dipped roughly 1.3% on Friday, closing at $334.40. As the Dow pulled back, the largest health insurer by market cap turned into one of its biggest drags. (MarketWatch) The pullback follows President Donald Trump’s healthcare proposal, unveiled just a day earlier, which would swap government…
16 January 2026
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UnitedHealth stock climbs as UnitedHealthcare rolls out fast-pay Medicare Advantage pilot for rural hospitals

UnitedHealth stock climbs as UnitedHealthcare rolls out fast-pay Medicare Advantage pilot for rural hospitals

NEW YORK, Jan 15, 2026, 18:09 EST — After-hours Shares of UnitedHealth Group Incorporated climbed $3.95, or 1.2%, to close at $338.96 on Thursday, beating the modest gains seen across the broader market. Attention turned back to the company’s government-backed insurance segment, where shifts in payment schedules, medical expenses, and policy changes can quickly alter market sentiment. UnitedHealthcare on Wednesday…
16 January 2026
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UnitedHealth stock rebounds as rural Medicare payment pilot rolls out, earnings next in focus

UnitedHealth stock rebounds as rural Medicare payment pilot rolls out, earnings next in focus

New York, January 15, 2026, 12:01 EST — Regular session UnitedHealth Group Incorporated shares rebounded from an early dip, climbing roughly 0.7% to $337.27 by late morning Thursday. The stock had fallen to an intraday low of $328.14 before bouncing back. The rebound came after UnitedHealthcare announced it is trialing quicker payment schedules for rural hospitals— a modest shift, but…
15 January 2026
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UnitedHealth stock in focus after rural hospital payment pilot — and a Senate Medicare report

UnitedHealth stock in focus after rural hospital payment pilot — and a Senate Medicare report

New York, Jan 14, 2026, 19:00 ET — After-hours Shares of UnitedHealth Group Inc inched higher in after-hours trading Wednesday following the launch of a pilot program by its UnitedHealthcare unit aimed at accelerating Medicare Advantage payments to rural hospitals. The stock gained 0.3%, reaching $334.96. (Reuters) Timing is critical. Rural providers are racing to secure funds and navigate what…
15 January 2026
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UnitedHealth stock jumps as insurer speeds Medicare Advantage payments for rural hospitals

UnitedHealth stock jumps as insurer speeds Medicare Advantage payments for rural hospitals

New York, Jan 14, 2026, 12:19 PM EST — Regular session underway. Shares of UnitedHealth Group Incorporated climbed roughly 1.7% Wednesday following an announcement from its UnitedHealthcare division. The unit said it was starting a pilot program to fast-track Medicare Advantage payments for select independent rural hospitals. The stock gained $5.60, trading at $339.53 by midday. (Reuters) The timing comes…
14 January 2026
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UnitedHealth (UNH) stock falls on Senate Medicare report as earnings near

UnitedHealth (UNH) stock falls on Senate Medicare report as earnings near

New York, Jan 12, 2026, 17:54 EST — After-hours Shares of UnitedHealth Group dropped Monday following a U.S. Senate committee report accusing the insurer of using aggressive risk-adjustment coding to increase Medicare Advantage payments. The stock closed down nearly 2% at $337.15, then edged up about 1% to $340.51 in after-hours trading. The report intensifies scrutiny of UnitedHealth’s Medicare billing…
13 January 2026
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UnitedHealth (UNH) stock slips as Congress summons CEO; investors eye earnings date

UnitedHealth (UNH) stock slips as Congress summons CEO; investors eye earnings date

New York, Jan 9, 2026, 19:28 EST — After-hours UnitedHealth Group shares fell roughly 0.8% on Friday, lingering around $344 in after-hours trading as U.S. lawmakers intensified scrutiny of major insurers ahead of hearings scheduled for later this month. (Stockanalysis) The hearings are significant as policy uncertainty is creeping back into managed care valuations. Investors have promptly pushed down the…
10 January 2026
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Oscar Health stock steadies premarket after ACA subsidies vote; UBS lifts rating

Oscar Health stock steadies premarket after ACA subsidies vote; UBS lifts rating

New York, Jan 9, 2026, 05:47 EST — Premarket Oscar Health shares were flat at $16.90 in premarket trading on Friday, after rising 2.6% in the prior session, as investors weighed a U.S. House vote to restore expired Affordable Care Act subsidies and fresh analyst commentary. (Investing) The subsidies, a form of tax credit that lowers monthly premiums for many…
9 January 2026
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UnitedHealth stock rises as lawmakers summon insurers; UNH earnings date now in focus

UnitedHealth stock rises as lawmakers summon insurers; UNH earnings date now in focus

New York, Jan 8, 2026, 20:57 (ET) — Market closed U.S. House lawmakers have called on UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH.N) and four other major insurers to testify on coverage affordability later this month, signaling growing Washington scrutiny. UnitedHealth shares rose 1.5% to close at $346.85 on Thursday. The House Energy and Commerce Committee and the Ways and Means Committee extended…
9 January 2026
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UnitedHealth Group Incorporated stock rises as House summons insurer CEOs; investors eye two January dates

UnitedHealth Group Incorporated stock rises as House summons insurer CEOs; investors eye two January dates

New York, January 8, 2026, 13:30 (ET) — Regular session UnitedHealth Group Incorporated shares rose on Thursday after U.S. House lawmakers invited the CEOs of major health insurers to testify on January 22 about coverage affordability, as Republicans debate whether to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies and President Donald Trump has said he plans to meet insurers. The stock was…
8 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Frontier Communications Parent (FYBR) valuation check after price strength
    January 17, 2026, 2:19 PM EST. Frontier Communications Parent (FYBR) trades near US$38.49 after a recent price advance. A Simply Wall St review flags a 1.6x price-to-sales (P/S) ratio, above the peer average and the US telecom sector, prompting questions about how much growth is already baked into the price. The stock has returned about 8% over the past year and roughly 34% over three years. The company posted a US$381 million net income loss, underscoring risk if the multiple compresses. A discounted cash flow (DCF) model puts fair value at about US$80.85, implying roughly 52% upside from current levels. Investors should weigh this against profitability trajectory and valuation risks as they gauge Frontier's future path.
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