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NYSE:UNH News 3 January 2026 - 12 January 2026

Healthcare stocks face JPMorgan conference pressure as XLV slips and deal talk builds

Healthcare stocks face JPMorgan conference pressure as XLV slips and deal talk builds

U.S. healthcare stocks fell this week, with the XLV ETF down 0.5% to $157.31, even as the S&P 500 hit a record high. Two biotech firms, Eikon Therapeutics and Veradermics, filed for IPOs. Healthcare M&A value rose 56% in 2025 to $403 billion, despite fewer deals. Insmed reported preliminary 2025 ARIKAYCE sales of $433.8 million and set a 2026 revenue target of $450–470 million.
10 January 2026
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UnitedHealth stock (UNH) hit by fresh Senate heat as nursing-home probe widens before earnings

UnitedHealth stock (UNH) hit by fresh Senate heat as nursing-home probe widens before earnings

UnitedHealth shares fell 0.8% to $343.98 Friday as senators widened their probe into the company’s nursing-home programs, citing unsatisfactory responses. Lawmakers warned they may escalate pressure if UnitedHealth does not cooperate. The company’s earnings call is set for Jan. 27. Investors are also awaiting the Jan. 13 consumer price index data.
10 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

U.S. House committees summoned UnitedHealth and four other insurers to testify on coverage affordability Jan. 22. UnitedHealth shares rose 1.5% to $346.85 after Wolfe Research raised its price target to $400. The company reports 2025 earnings and 2026 guidance Jan. 27. Senators also accused UnitedHealth of withholding documents in a nursing home care probe.
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

UnitedHealth shares rose 1.3% to $346.11 after U.S. House lawmakers called major health insurer CEOs to testify on coverage affordability January 22. Senators Wyden and Warren accused UnitedHealth of withholding documents in a nursing-home probe, setting a January 28 deadline. TPG is in advanced talks to buy UnitedHealth’s Optum UK unit for up to £1.4 billion, Sky News reported.
8 January 2026
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UnitedHealth stock drops after-hours as Optum UK sale talk swirls ahead of Jan. 27 earnings

UnitedHealth stock drops after-hours as Optum UK sale talk swirls ahead of Jan. 27 earnings

UnitedHealth Group shares fell 2% to $341.70 in after-hours trading Wednesday, following a late-session slide. The drop came as investors weighed a possible Optum UK sale to TPG for up to $1.89 billion and awaited the company’s Jan. 27 earnings report. Peers Cigna, CVS Health, and Elevance Health also declined. U.S. job openings hit a 14-month low, further pressuring market sentiment.
7 January 2026
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UnitedHealth stock falls despite new price targets as Wall Street eyes Jan. 27 earnings

UnitedHealth stock falls despite new price targets as Wall Street eyes Jan. 27 earnings

UnitedHealth shares fell over 2% to $340.44 Wednesday morning, erasing part of Tuesday’s gain. The drop followed analyst moves, with Bernstein raising its target to $444 and Evercore ISI starting coverage at $400. Investors await UnitedHealth’s Jan. 27 results and Medicare Advantage rate updates. Humana and Cigna also declined.
7 January 2026
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UnitedHealth (UNH) stock gains as TPG nears Optum UK deal report, analysts lift targets ahead of earnings

UnitedHealth (UNH) stock gains as TPG nears Optum UK deal report, analysts lift targets ahead of earnings

UnitedHealth Group shares rose 2% to $348.97 Tuesday after Sky News reported TPG is nearing a deal to buy the insurer’s Optum UK unit for up to £1.4 billion. The report comes weeks before UnitedHealth’s Jan. 27 earnings, where it will give 2026 guidance. Talks remain tentative, with Bank of America advising and other firms interested. Optum UK includes EMIS, acquired for £1.24 billion and cleared by UK regulators in 2023.
7 January 2026
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Dow Jones today: Record highs hold as investors brace for Friday jobs report

Dow Jones today: Record highs hold as investors brace for Friday jobs report

The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.9% Tuesday, nearing the 50,000 mark, led by gains in UnitedHealth and Amazon. S&P 500 and Nasdaq each added about 0.5%. Traders looked ahead to Friday’s U.S. jobs report for signals on Federal Reserve rate moves. Richmond Fed President Thomas Barkin said future rate changes will depend on incoming data.
6 January 2026
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UnitedHealth stock jumps on TPG-Optum UK deal report as Jan. 27 earnings loom

UnitedHealth stock jumps on TPG-Optum UK deal report as Jan. 27 earnings loom

UnitedHealth Group shares rose 2.1% to $349.25 after reports TPG neared a deal to buy its Optum UK unit, valuing the business at up to £1.4 billion. The move boosted the Dow, with UnitedHealth and Amazon contributing 87 points to a 218-point gain. The company will report full-year 2025 results and 2026 guidance on Jan. 27. The Optum UK sale is not finalized and could still fall through.
6 January 2026
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UnitedHealth (UNH) stock gains after Barclays target hike as Jan. 27 earnings loom

UnitedHealth (UNH) stock gains after Barclays target hike as Jan. 27 earnings loom

UnitedHealth shares rose 1.7% to $342.02 Monday after Barclays raised its price target to $391 and reaffirmed an Overweight rating. The move came as investors positioned ahead of UnitedHealth’s Jan. 27 earnings and 2026 guidance. The stock traded between $333.86 and $346.83 on volume of 7.9 million shares. UnitedHealth remains well below its 52-week high of $606.36.
6 January 2026
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UnitedHealth stock ticks up after Barclays target hike as UNH earnings near

UnitedHealth stock ticks up after Barclays target hike as UNH earnings near

New York, January 5, 2026, 11:37 EST — Regular session UnitedHealth Group Inc shares were up 0.8% at $338.94 in late-morning trading on Monday after Barclays raised its price target on the health insurer. The stock has traded between $333.86 and $340.29 so far, with about 2.4 million shares changing hands. The call hits with UnitedHealth set to release full-year 2025 results and 2026 financial guidance on Jan. 27 before the market opens. The company said it will host an 8:00 a.m. ET teleconference with analysts and investors the same day. UnitedHealth Group That timing matters because investors want a
5 January 2026
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UnitedHealth stock rises into the weekend — what UNH investors watch before Jan. 27 results

UnitedHealth stock rises into the weekend — what UNH investors watch before Jan. 27 results

NEW YORK, Jan 4, 2026, 17:40 ET — Market closed UnitedHealth Group (UNH) shares ended Friday up 1.9% at $336.40, closing out the first session of the year with a firm tone in managed care. The move matters because investors are now lining up around the next big waypoint: UnitedHealth’s full-year results and 2026 outlook. The company said it will report before the market opens on Jan. 27 and host a conference call at 8 a.m. ET. UnitedHealth Group That guidance will be scrutinized for any sign that medical costs are easing, particularly in Medicare Advantage — privately run plans
5 January 2026
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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 The next major catalyst comes Jan. 27, when UnitedHealth is scheduled to report full-year 2025 financial results and provide 2026 financial guidance before the market opens. The company said it will host a teleconference at 8:00
4 January 2026
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Dow Jones today: Boeing, Caterpillar power blue-chip rise as jobs report looms

Dow Jones today: Boeing, Caterpillar power blue-chip rise as jobs report looms

NEW YORK, Jan 3, 2026, 11:58 ET — Market closed With U.S. markets closed on Saturday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average last ended Friday up 319.10 points, or 0.7%, at 48,382.39 in Wall Street’s first session of 2026. The S&P 500 rose 0.2% to 6,858.47, while the Nasdaq Composite slipped 0.03% to 23,235.63, leaving all three major benchmarks down on the week. AP News The early-year tone matters because January often sets the first real test of risk appetite after thin holiday trading. Investors are also watching whether leadership broadens beyond mega-cap technology after a 2025 rally that left valuations
3 January 2026
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UnitedHealth (UNH) stock closes up 1.9% to start 2026 as earnings loom

UnitedHealth (UNH) stock closes up 1.9% to start 2026 as earnings loom

New York, Jan 3, 2026, 10:53 ET — Market closed UnitedHealth Group Incorporated shares rose 1.9% on Friday to close at $336.40, extending a New Year rebound for the Dow component after it traded between $327.50 and $340.21. The move matters now because UnitedHealth is set to deliver its next major catalyst this month: full-year 2025 results and 2026 financial guidance on Jan. 27, before the market opens, the company said. It will host a conference call at 8 a.m. ET. UnitedHealth Group The broader tape also turned positive in the first trading session of 2026, with the Dow up
3 January 2026
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UnitedHealth stock rises today as 2026 opens; UNH holds gains after hours with earnings ahead

UnitedHealth stock rises today as 2026 opens; UNH holds gains after hours with earnings ahead

NEW YORK, Jan 2, 2026, 18:00 ET — After-hours UnitedHealth Group Incorporated shares rose 1.9% to $336.40 at Friday’s close and were up about 0.2% in after-hours trading near $337.10. The stock ranged from $327.50 to $340.26 in the session as 2026 got underway. StockAnalysis The next catalyst is close. UnitedHealth will report full-year 2025 results and provide 2026 guidance on Jan. 27 before the market opens, followed by an 8 a.m. ET conference call, the company said. UnitedHealth Group That guidance lands as investors watch for signs that a tough cost cycle is easing and that the company’s operational
3 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

Applied Digital stock jumps 25% as AI data-center names rebound — what’s next for APLD

Applied Digital stock jumps 25% as AI data-center names rebound — what’s next for APLD

7 February 2026
Applied Digital Corporation shares jumped 25.52% Friday to $34.95, then slipped to $34.60 after hours. The company reported fiscal Q2 revenue up 250% to $126.6 million and signed leases for 600 MW of data center capacity in North Dakota. Applied Digital broke ground on a new 430‑MW campus in the southern U.S. in January. Financing includes a $100 million promissory note with 8% interest, paid in kind.
Eli Lilly stock pops as FDA targets cheap weight-loss copycats — what to know before Monday

Eli Lilly stock pops as FDA targets cheap weight-loss copycats — what to know before Monday

7 February 2026
Eli Lilly shares rose 3.7% to $1,058.18 Friday after the FDA said it would act against telehealth firm Hims & Hers for marketing a $49 compounded weight-loss pill. The move followed a sharp selloff Thursday when Hims announced plans to sell a version of Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy. Investors remain uncertain how aggressively regulators will police copycat drugs and pricing in the obesity drug market.
Saudi Aramco share price set for Sunday test after Tadawul ends market-making deal

Saudi Aramco share price set for Sunday test after Tadawul ends market-making deal

7 February 2026
Saudi Exchange approved Merrill Lynch KSA’s exit as market maker for Saudi Aramco, effective Feb. 8. Aramco shares closed at 25.60 riyals Thursday, down 0.06, with 22.1 million traded. The Tadawul index fell 1.3% as Brent crude dropped to $67.93. Aramco set March official selling prices at $2.10 above Argus for North America and $0.65 above ICE Brent for Western Europe.
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