UnitedHealth

UNH

Market cap $327B

On October 15, 2025, Davenport & Co LLC disclosed a purchase of 155,551 shares of UnitedHealth Group (UNH) for the period ended Q3 2025, an estimated $47.04 million trade.

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On October 10, 2025, Sarasin & Partners LLP disclosed a significant reduction in its UnitedHealth Group (UNH 0.81%) stake, selling 465,744 shares in an estimated $140.86 million trade.

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Healthcare stocks have lagged the broader stock market over the past year. Political tensions following the slaying of an insurance executive and policy uncertainty following the transition to the Trump administration have weighed heavily on the healthcare sector as a whole.

In the latest trading session, UnitedHealth Group (UNH) closed at $354.5, marking a -3.59% move from the previous day.

UnitedHealth (UNH -0.10%) shares are up significantly since I upgraded the stock to a buy rating.

Few topics stir as much public frustration as lawmakers trading the same stocks they help regulate. While Congress is required to disclose its financial transactions, the system isn't exactly built for transparency.

A UnitedHealth Group affiliate plans to acquire a Boston-area primary care group called Acton Medical Associates, Bloomberg reported Thursday (Oct. 9), citing a notice posted by the Massachusetts Health Policy Commission. Atrius Health, an affiliate of UnitedHealth Group's Optum division, has agreed to acquire the 45-doctor medical practice, according to the report.

UnitedHealth drives a digital overhaul at Optum Rx, automating pharmacy workflows to boost efficiency and enrich patient care.