UnitedHealth shares tumble as insurer cuts forecast on higher medical care costs

The stock exchanges have crashed, the fear of further price losses is great for many investors. Fear is on the stock market but not a good advisor

U.S. Health Sector Faces Financial Challenges Amidst Policy Changes | Science-Environment

U.S. Health Sector Faces Financial Challenges Amidst Policy Changes The S&P 500 experienced an upward surge on Thursday, driven by gains from Eli Lilly and Apple as investors evaluated progress in trade negotiations between the U.S. and Japan. This optimistic shift followed comments by President Trump on the 'big progress' made, contrasting with Wednesday's significant market downturn.UnitedHealth shareholders faced a shock as the company's quar…

UnitedHealth Group stock drops sharply as it slashes earnings outlook

UnitedHealth Group’s stock dropped sharply on Thursday after the insurance giant slashed its earnings outlook for 2025. The announcement led to a broad drop in the Dow Jones Industrial Average, which fell 527 points, or 1.3 percent. The reason: People enrolled in its Medicare plans needed more care than anticipated.   For an insurance company,…

UnitedHealthcare stock takes massive hit after earnings forecast cut

A disappointing first quarter sent UnitedHealthcare's stock tumbling more than 20% on Thursday.

UnitedHealth's earnings shock is tanking the entire health-insurance industry

Thomson ReutersShares of UnitedHealth fell as much as 20% on Thursday.The company posted a bleak 2025 outlook.Other medical-insurance stocks also dropped on the news.Plunging shares in UnitedHealth are pulling down industry stocks across the board.The insurance firm fell as much as 20% on Thursday after posting disappointing earnings and downgrading its 2025 outlook.It was a shocking report for the insurer, as the company rarely trims its forwar…

UnitedHealth shares tank 17% as company slashes profit forecast dramatically

UnitedHealth shares plunged 17.4% Thursday morning after the insurer dramatically slashed its forecast for the year and disclosed disappointing earnings.