UnitedHealth stock rises as CEO heads to Congress with Obamacare rebate pledge
UnitedHealth shares rose 1.8% to $353.85 after the company pledged to rebate 2026 ACA marketplace profits amid scrutiny from lawmakers over affordability. Premiums for ACA plans are set to more than double next year, rising to $1,904, according to KFF. Investors await UnitedHealth’s Jan. 27 earnings report for updates on enrollment and policy risks.