UnitedHealth Group (UNH)

Wall Street ended Easter week red due to US-China chip export restrictions, mixed earnings, and trade tensions. Fed hints at no rate cuts.

Healthcare sector sees volatility due to UnitedHealth's earnings disappointment, but ETFs like XLV, IHE, and XPH still show resilience and pockets of strength.

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Considering the blue-chip Dow face-planted ahead of the open on a disappointing Q1 report from UnitedHealth, which resulted in a -22% tanking by Thursday’s close, this was a pretty flat day.

Wall Street experienced a resurgence in risk appetite on Thursday as optimism grew around trade negotiations.

The S&P 500 saved itself from today's Fed fatigue but finished well off session highs, as investor optimism dulled amid interest rate and tariff uncertainty.

Join us in exploring the top gainers and losers within the S&P500 index one hour before the close of the markets on Thursday as we examine the latest happenings in today's session.

Looking for insights into the US markets one hour before the close of the markets on Thursday? Delve into the top gainers and losers of today's session and gain valuable market intelligence.

Let's take a closer look at the S&P500 stocks with an unusual volume in today's session on Thursday. Stay informed about the market activity below.

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Here are the top movers in Thursday's session, showcasing the stocks with significant price changes.

Wall Street saw a rebound in risk appetite on Thursday ahead of the long Easter weekend, as President Donald Trump signaled positive momentum in trade negotiations.

Wall Street’s fear gauge jumped back above 30.

Shares of health insurance company UnitedHealth (NYSE:UNH) fell 22.9% in the morning session after the company reported underwhelming first-quarter 2025 results as its sales and profits fell below Wall Street expectations. 

Shares of health insurance company Humana (NYSE:HUM) fell 15.3% in the pre-market session after peer UnitedHealth reported underwhelming first-quarter 2025 results as its sales and profits fell below Wall Street expectations. Guidance was the biggest concern. UNH's new full-year earnings forecast came in well below what analysts had been expecting, mainly because the company saw its care (medical costs in its privately run Medicare plans) and funding issues lasting longer. The news cast a shadow over other health insurers with similar offerings, hinting at tighter margins and more uncertainty ahead.

Curious about the market action on Thursday? Dive into the US markets to explore the gap up and gap down stocks in the S&P500 index during today's session.

Traders are paying attention to the gapping stocks in Thursday's session. Let's dive into which stocks are experiencing notable gaps.

The health insurer’s Q1 adjusted earnings guidance of $11.97 per diluted share exceeds an analyst estimate of $11.38, as per FinChat data.

The major indexes fell back from resistance at the 21-day moving average.

UnitedHealth shares dropped after the company reported worse-than-expected quarterly results due in part to the rising cost of health care in the U.S.

CVS, Humana and Elevance shares are moving lower on Thursday after UnitedHealth reported earnings prior to the market opening.

Let's have a look at what is happening on the US markets before the opening bell on Thursday. Below you can find the top S&P500 gainers and losers in today's pre-market session.