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NYSE:UNH News 23 January 2026 - 28 January 2026

Dow Jones flattens near 49,000 as S&P 500 hits 7,000; Fed and Big Tech earnings loom

Dow Jones flattens near 49,000 as S&P 500 hits 7,000; Fed and Big Tech earnings loom

The Dow rose 49.62 points to 49,053.03 by midday Wednesday as the S&P 500 briefly topped 7,000 before retreating. Intel jumped 11.3%, while UnitedHealth plunged nearly 20% after the Trump administration proposed a 0.09% Medicare Advantage rate hike for 2027. The Fed is expected to hold rates steady. Seagate surged 19.3% on earnings.
28 January 2026
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UnitedHealth (UNH) stock rebounds after rout — what investors watch next on Medicare Advantage rates

UnitedHealth (UNH) stock rebounds after rout — what investors watch next on Medicare Advantage rates

UnitedHealth shares rose about 3% Wednesday after plunging nearly 20% Tuesday on a weak 2026 revenue forecast and a minimal 2027 Medicare Advantage payment update. The U.S. proposed a 0.09% hike in 2027 payments, far below market expectations. Investors await the final Medicare Advantage rate announcement in early April. Peers like Elevance Health also warned of ongoing cost pressures.
28 January 2026
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Dow Jones today: Dow hovers near 49,000 as Fed decision and mega-cap earnings loom

Dow Jones today: Dow hovers near 49,000 as Fed decision and mega-cap earnings loom

The Dow Jones hovered near 49,000 Wednesday morning, dipping 3.56 points to 48,999.85 as UnitedHealth’s sharp fall continued to weigh on the index. The S&P 500 briefly topped 7,000, boosted by chip stocks after upbeat results from ASML and SK Hynix. The Federal Reserve’s policy decision is due at 2 p.m. EST. Meta, Microsoft, Tesla, and IBM report earnings after the bell.
28 January 2026
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UnitedHealth stock price steadies after 20% wipeout as Medicare Advantage rates loom

UnitedHealth stock price steadies after 20% wipeout as Medicare Advantage rates loom

UnitedHealth shares rose 1.2% to $286.15 early Wednesday after plunging nearly 20% Tuesday, following a draft Medicare Advantage rate update and a weak 2026 outlook. The draft proposed a 0.09% average payment increase for 2027, far below expectations, triggering an $80 billion selloff in managed care stocks. UnitedHealth expects 2026 revenue to fall to just under $439 billion, with Medicare Advantage membership dropping by up to 1.4 million.
28 January 2026
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Dow Jones today: Dow futures inch up as Fed decision and Big Tech earnings loom

Dow Jones today: Dow futures inch up as Fed decision and Big Tech earnings loom

Dow futures rose about 30 points ahead of the Fed’s policy decision, with S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures also up. Health insurers slumped after U.S. officials proposed a 0.09% Medicare Advantage payment hike, far below expectations. The Dow fell 409 points Tuesday, dragged by UnitedHealth, Humana, and CVS losses, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit records on tech gains. Microsoft and Meta will report earnings Wednesday.
28 January 2026
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Humana stock price tumbles 21% after Medicare Advantage rate proposal — what to watch next

Humana stock price tumbles 21% after Medicare Advantage rate proposal — what to watch next

Humana shares fell 21.1% to $207.93 in after-hours trading Tuesday after the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services proposed a 0.09% average payment increase for Medicare Advantage in 2027, far below analyst expectations. The draft also included stricter rules on diagnosis data. U.S. health insurer stocks dropped sharply, erasing billions in market value. Comments on the proposal are due by Feb. 25.
28 January 2026
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Dow Jones tumbles as UnitedHealth rout drags blue chips while Fed looms

Dow Jones tumbles as UnitedHealth rout drags blue chips while Fed looms

The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 408.99 points to 49,003.41, led by a nearly 20% plunge in UnitedHealth after the Trump administration proposed a smaller-than-expected Medicare Advantage rate hike. The S&P 500 rose 0.4% to a record high, while the Nasdaq gained 0.9%. General Motors advanced after strong earnings and a $6 billion buyback. Investors await the Federal Reserve’s rate decision Wednesday.
27 January 2026
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UnitedHealth Group stock price tumbles: UNH slides nearly 20% after outlook, Medicare Advantage rates in focus

UnitedHealth Group stock price tumbles: UNH slides nearly 20% after outlook, Medicare Advantage rates in focus

UnitedHealth Group shares fell 19.5% to $282.90 in after-hours trading Tuesday after a weak Medicare Advantage rate proposal from the Trump administration. The company expects to lose up to 1.4 million Medicare Advantage members in 2026 and forecasts a drop in Medicaid membership. CVS and Humana shares also plunged. The government’s final Medicare Advantage rate decision is due April 6.
27 January 2026
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UnitedHealth stock tumbles nearly 20% as Medicare Advantage rate proposal rattles UNH investors

UnitedHealth stock tumbles nearly 20% as Medicare Advantage rate proposal rattles UNH investors

UnitedHealth shares fell 18.4% to $286.96 Tuesday after a U.S. proposal signaled Medicare Advantage payments would rise just 0.09% in 2027. The company warned of its first revenue drop since 1989 despite maintaining its 2026 profit outlook. CVS Health and Humana also posted sharp declines. CMS will accept comments on the proposed rates through Feb. 25.
27 January 2026
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Dow Jones drops 450 points as UnitedHealth sinks on Medicare rates; confidence slumps

Dow Jones drops 450 points as UnitedHealth sinks on Medicare rates; confidence slumps

The Dow Jones fell 445 points, or 0.9%, to 48,966 in early trading, dragged down by a 20% plunge in UnitedHealth after weak Medicare payment proposals and a downbeat 2026 forecast. U.S. consumer confidence dropped to its lowest since 2014. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq rose, while Humana and CVS also tumbled. Traders watched for earnings and the Fed meeting starting Tuesday.
27 January 2026
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Wall Street futures rise ahead of Fed decision as Medicare rate plan hits insurers, earnings roll in

Wall Street futures rise ahead of Fed decision as Medicare rate plan hits insurers, earnings roll in

S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures rose early Tuesday, while Dow futures slipped, weighed by UnitedHealth after Washington proposed keeping Medicare Advantage payments nearly flat for 2027. Insurers fell in premarket trading. Investors awaited earnings reports and the Federal Reserve’s policy decision due Wednesday. Salesforce shares gained on news of a $5.6 billion U.S. Army contract.
27 January 2026
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Dow Jones futures slip as UnitedHealth tumbles on Medicare rates, Fed and earnings loom

Dow Jones futures slip as UnitedHealth tumbles on Medicare rates, Fed and earnings loom

Dow futures fell 40 points premarket Tuesday as UnitedHealth dropped 8.6% after a proposed Medicare Advantage rate increase came in far below expectations. S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures rose ahead of major earnings reports and the start of the Federal Reserve meeting. Salesforce gained 2.2% after landing a $5.6 billion U.S. Army contract. A partial government shutdown loomed with funding set to expire after midnight Friday.
27 January 2026
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UnitedHealth stock slides premarket as Medicare Advantage rate plan shakes insurers before earnings

UnitedHealth stock slides premarket as Medicare Advantage rate plan shakes insurers before earnings

UnitedHealth shares fell 8.3% to $322.32 in premarket trading after CMS proposed a near-flat 0.09% average payment increase for 2027 Medicare Advantage plans and stricter rules on diagnosis data. The move triggered a broad selloff in managed-care stocks, with CVS Health and Humana also dropping sharply. UnitedHealth is set to report earnings and its 2026 outlook before the market opens. CMS will accept comments on the proposal until Feb. 25.
27 January 2026
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UnitedHealth (UNH) stock slides after-hours as CMS proposes near-flat 2027 Medicare Advantage payments

UnitedHealth (UNH) stock slides after-hours as CMS proposes near-flat 2027 Medicare Advantage payments

UnitedHealth shares fell over 10% in after-hours trading Monday after U.S. officials proposed a 0.09% average payment increase for Medicare Advantage plans in 2027. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services also outlined changes to risk adjustment, including limits on payments tied to certain chart reviews. CVS Health and Humana shares dropped as much as 15%. UnitedHealth reports earnings and 2026 guidance Tuesday morning.
27 January 2026
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Dow Jones rises today as Fed decision and Big Tech earnings set the tone for Wall Street

Dow Jones rises today as Fed decision and Big Tech earnings set the tone for Wall Street

The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 185.35 points, or 0.38%, to 49,284.06 by 10:32 a.m. EST, led by gains in Apple and Cisco. UnitedHealth and Boeing slipped, limiting the advance. Gold surged past $5,100 an ounce, setting a new record. Investors await the Federal Reserve meeting starting Tuesday and a U.S. funding deadline on Jan. 30.
26 January 2026
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Healthcare stocks brace for a key week: XLV slips as Wegovy pill data and UnitedHealth earnings loom

Healthcare stocks brace for a key week: XLV slips as Wegovy pill data and UnitedHealth earnings loom

The Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLV) fell 0.5% to $157.48 Friday, with Eli Lilly down 2.1%. Johnson & Johnson and UnitedHealth posted small gains. Traders are watching obesity-drug demand and a crowded earnings calendar next week. The FDA linked ByHeart’s recalled infant formula to a multi-state botulism outbreak.
25 January 2026
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Healthcare stocks brace for a busy week as XLV slips, UnitedHealth earnings and Capitol Hill heat loom

Healthcare stocks brace for a busy week as XLV slips, UnitedHealth earnings and Capitol Hill heat loom

XLV fell 0.51% to $157.48 Friday, trailing the S&P 500, which ended flat. Health insurer CEOs faced House scrutiny over rising premiums and consolidation, with UnitedHealth pledging ACA rebates in 2026. UnitedHealth reports earnings Jan. 27, Regeneron on Jan. 30. Corcept Therapeutics jumped 45% after positive ovarian cancer trial results.
24 January 2026
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UnitedHealth stock price edges up after-hours as ACA rebate pledge keeps UNH in focus

UnitedHealth stock price edges up after-hours as ACA rebate pledge keeps UNH in focus

UnitedHealth shares rose about 0.5% in after-hours trading Friday, closing at $356.26. The move followed CEO Stephen Hemsley’s announcement that the company will rebate profits from its Obamacare plans as Congress scrutinizes insurer practices. Lawmakers questioned UnitedHealth and other major insurers on Capitol Hill over rising costs. Investors await UnitedHealth’s earnings report and 2026 guidance on Jan. 27.
24 January 2026
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UnitedHealth stock price today: UNH steadies near $355 after Obamacare rebate pledge, with earnings next week

UnitedHealth stock price today: UNH steadies near $355 after Obamacare rebate pledge, with earnings next week

UnitedHealth shares rose 0.2% to $355.19 in late morning trading Friday after the company pledged to rebate ACA marketplace profits in 2026. The move follows a contentious Capitol Hill hearing on insurer competition and rising premiums. Investors await UnitedHealth’s January 27 earnings and 2026 outlook for signals on medical costs.
23 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

AMD stock bounces 8% after brutal midweek slide — what investors watch before Monday

AMD stock bounces 8% after brutal midweek slide — what investors watch before Monday

8 February 2026
AMD shares jumped 8.28% to $208.44 Friday, rebounding after steep losses earlier in the week. Chip stocks rallied as investors bet on continued AI data center spending by major tech firms. Nvidia rose 7.8%, Broadcom gained 7.1%, and the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index closed up 5.7%. Markets now await macroeconomic data and Nvidia’s late-February results.
Intel stock price jumps to $50: China CPU delays and SambaNova funding set up week ahead

Intel stock price jumps to $50: China CPU delays and SambaNova funding set up week ahead

8 February 2026
Intel shares rose 4.9% to $50.59 Friday, tracking a 5.7% jump in the PHLX semiconductor index as investors bet on AI-driven data-center spending. Reuters reported Intel and AMD warned Chinese customers of tighter server CPU supply, pushing Intel’s China prices up over 10%. Intel expects supply to improve in Q2. After the bell, Reuters said Intel plans to invest about $100 million in AI chip startup SambaNova Systems.
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