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UnitedHealth Group (UNH) has an average rating of overweight and mean price target of $378.54, according to analysts polled by FactSet.(covers equity, commodity and economic research from major banks and research firms in North America, Asia and Europe. Research providers may contact us here: https://www..com/contact-us)Price: $354.22, Change: $+8.20, Percent Change: +2.37%
UnitedHealth Group (UNH) has an average rating of overweight and mean price target of $378.54, according to analysts polled by FactSet.(covers equity, commodity and economic research from major banks and research firms in North America, Asia and Europe. Research providers may contact us here: https://www..com/contact-us)Price: $354.22, Change: $+8.20, Percent Change: +2.37%
UnitedHealth Group (UNH) has an average rating of overweight and mean price target of $377.58, according to analysts polled by FactSet.(covers equity, commodity and economic research from major banks and research firms in North America, Asia and Europe. Research providers may contact us here: https://www..com/contact-us)
UnitedHealth Group (UNH) has an average rating of overweight and mean price target of $377.58, according to analysts polled by FactSet.(covers equity, commodity and economic research from major banks and research firms in North America, Asia and Europe. Research providers may contact us here: https://www..com/contact-us)
(Corrects the day to Tuesday in first para)Equities on Wall Street fell for a second straight session on Tuesday amid doubts over a fresh round of negotiations between the US and Tehran.The three main US stock indexes lost 0.6% each, with the S&P 500 closing at 7,064. The Nasdaq Composite ended at 24,260, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average settled at 49,149.4. Barring energy, all sectors were in the red, led by real estate.Shortly after market close, US President Donald Trump announced the extension of a two-week ceasefire deal with Iran, though he said the naval blockade of Iranian ports will continue. The truce was announced on April 7.Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir asked for an extension, Trump said in a Truth Social post.The blockade of the crucial Strait of Hormuz had fueled uncertainty around a second round of discussions between Washington and Iran, likely to be held in Pakistan, CNN reported Tuesday. US Vice President JD Vance's plans to depart for Islamabad had reportedly been put on hold amid Iran's reluctance to participate in peace talks.West Texas Intermediate crude oil was last up 1.7% at $88.90 per barrel, while Brent climbed 3.5% to $98.82.US Treasury yields were higher, with the 10-year rate up 4.5 basis points at 4.30% and the two-year rate rising 6.5 basis points to 3.79%.Meanwhile, Kevin Warsh said the Federal Reserve, under his leadership, would be independent from the White House, CNBC reported. He made the remarks at his Senate Banking Committee confirmation hearing. Warsh is Trump's Fed chair nominee.In economic news, US retail sales last month logged the largest rise since March 2025 amid a surge in spending at gasoline stations as the Middle East conflict boosted energy prices, official data showed."We expected that the headline (figure) would be gaudy due to the increase in gas prices and a pickup in unit auto sales, but the strength in other categories was surprising," Jefferies said in a note. "There is no evidence here that higher gasoline prices have motivated the consumer to tighten the belt elsewhere just yet."US pending home sales increased more than expected in March despite higher mortgage rates, data from the National Association of Realtors showed.In company news, Apple (AAPL) shares fell 2.5%, among the worst performers on the Dow. The iPhone maker said late Monday that Tim Cook will step down as chief executive and become executive chairman, with hardware engineering veteran John Ternus set to succeed him as CEO.Tractor Supply (TSCO) shares tumbled nearly 12%, the steepest decline on the S&P 500. The retailer logged first-quarter results that missed Wall Street's projections amid a below-average performance of its companion animal product business.UnitedHealth Group (UNH) raised its full-year earnings outlook, as the health insurance giant recorded an unexpected annual increase in its first-quarter results. The company's shares jumped 7%, the biggest gainer on the Dow and among the best performers on the S&P 500.D.R. Horton's (DHI) fiscal second-quarter results came in better than expected, though the homebuilder tempered its full-year revenue outlook. The company's shares advanced 5.8%, among the biggest gains on the S&P 500.Gold was down 2.1% at $4,726.10 per troy ounce, while silver dropped 4.4% to $76.53 per ounce.
Equities on Wall Street fell for a second straight session on Wednesday amid doubts over a fresh round of negotiations between the US and Tehran.The three main US stock indexes lost 0.6% each, with the S&P 500 closing at 7,064. The Nasdaq Composite ended at 24,260, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average settled at 49,149.4. Barring energy, all sectors were in the red, led by real estate.Shortly after market close, US President Donald Trump announced the extension a two-week ceasefire deal with Iran, though he said the naval blockade of Iranian ports will continue. The truce was announced April 7.Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir asked for an extension, Trump said in a Truth Social post.The blockade of the crucial Strait of Hormuz had fueled uncertainty around a second round of discussions between Washington and Iran, likely to be held in Pakistan, CNN reported Tuesday. US Vice President JD Vance's plans to depart for Islamabad had reportedly been put on hold amid Iran's reluctance to participate in peace talks.West Texas Intermediate crude oil was last up 1.7% at $88.90 per barrel, while Brent climbed 3.5% to $98.82.US Treasury yields were higher, with the 10-year rate up 4.5 basis points at 4.30% and the two-year rate rising 6.5 basis point to 3.79%.Meanwhile, Kevin Warsh said the Federal Reserve, under his leadership, would be independent from the White House, CNBC reported. He made the remarks at his Senate Banking Committee confirmation hearing. Warsh is Trump's Fed chair nominee.In economic news, US retail sales last month logged the largest rise since March 2025 amid a surge in spending at gasoline stations as the Middle East conflict boosted energy prices, official data showed."We expected that the headline (figure) would be gaudy due to the increase in gas prices and a pickup in unit auto sales, but the strength in other categories was surprising," Jefferies said in a note. "There is no evidence here that higher gasoline prices have motivated the consumer to tighten the belt elsewhere just yet."US pending home sales increased more than expected in March despite higher mortgage rates, data from the National Association of Realtors showed.In company news, Apple (AAPL) shares fell 2.5%, among the worst performers on the Dow. The iPhone maker said late Monday that Tim Cook will step down as chief executive and become executive chairman, with hardware engineering veteran John Ternus set to succeed him as CEO.Tractor Supply (TSCO) shares tumbled nearly 12%, the steepest decline on the S&P 500. The retailer logged first-quarter results that missed Wall Street's projections amid a below-average performance of its companion animal product business.UnitedHealth Group (UNH) raised its full-year earnings outlook, as the health insurance giant recorded an unexpected annual increase in its first-quarter results. The company's shares jumped 7%, the biggest gainer on the Dow and among the best performers on the S&P 500.D.R. Horton's (DHI) fiscal second-quarter results came in better than expected, though the homebuilder tempered its full-year revenue outlook. The company's shares advanced 5.8%, among the biggest gains on the S&P 500.Gold was down 2.1% at $4,726.10 per troy ounce, while silver dropped 4.4% to $76.53 per ounce.
US equity indexes fell on Tuesday, while crude oil futures jumped as President Donald Trump reportedly extended the Iran ceasefire deal until Tehran submits a "unified proposal" to end the war.The Nasdaq Composite fell 0.3% to 24,334.81, with the S&P 500 down 0.6% to 7,064.01 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average lower by 0.6% to 49,149.38. All three gauges traded higher earlier in the session. All sectors except energy fell. Real estate, utilities, and industrials led the decliners.Trump said he has extended the ceasefire until Tehran submits a proposal to end the conflict permanently, CNN reported late Tuesday. The ceasefire was due to expire on Wednesday evening ET. Trump said he will continue the US blockade of Iranian ports.Trump said the extension was warranted as Tehran's government is "seriously fractured," CNBC reported.Vice President JD Vance was set to leave Tuesday morning for Pakistan, the expected location for the US-Iran talks, but his trip has been put on hold, CNN reported. The US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has contributed to the ongoing uncertainty surrounding a second round of talks, CNN cited sources as saying.West Texas Intermediate crude oil futures climbed 2.8% to $92.13, and Brent crude futures advanced 1.6% to $96.98.Most US Treasury yields rose, with the 10-year up 4.8 basis points to 4.3% and the two-year climbed 6.9 basis points to 3.79%.Gold futures declined 2.3% to $4,718.1 and silver futures dropped 4.7% to $76.28.In economic news, US retail sales rose 1.7% in March, above the 1.4% increase expected in a Bloomberg-compiled survey and following the previous month's revised 0.7% gain. Removing both motor vehicles and a 15.5% surge in gasoline station sales, retail sales were up 0.6% in March, the same as in February.Pending home sales rose by 1.5% in March, above the 0.5% increase expected in a survey compiled by Bloomberg and following a 2.5% increase in February, according to the National Association of Realtors. The monthly sales index was down 1.1% from March 2025.In company news, UnitedHealth Group (UNH) raised its full-year earnings outlook on Tuesday, as the health insurance giant recorded an unexpected annual increase in its Q1 results. Shares jumped 7%, among the top gainers on the S&P 500 and the Dow.D.R. Horton's (DHI) fiscal Q2 results came in better than expected, although the homebuilder tempered its full-year revenue outlook. Shares advanced 5.8%, among the S&P 500's outperformers.Moody's (MCO) said Tuesday that it is deepening its partnership with Microsoft (MSFT) by embedding its credit intelligence into Microsoft 365 Copilot and other AI-driven enterprise tools, expanding its presence across financial workflows. Shares of Microsoft rose 1.5%, among the Dow's leaders.Apple (AAPL) shares fell 2.5%, among the Dow's laggards, a day after the company said that Tim Cook will become executive chairman after a nearly 15-year stint as chief executive officer, effective Sept 1.
CFRA, an independent research provider, has providedwith the following research alert. Analysts at CFRA have summarized their opinion as follows:We raise our 12-month price target to $385 from $335, 21.1x our 2026 EPS estimate (up to $18.25 from $17.86; 2027 estimate up $0.02 to $20.12), a small premium to UNH's five-year historical forward average of 20.3x, justified by our expectations of steady earnings improvement in the near term from the company's turnaround efforts. UNH's share repurchase activity (at least $2B anticipated by the end of Q2) supported a Q1 EPS beat, and management signaled further buybacks ahead, as the share price remains over 40% below all-time highs in late 2024 despite an over 35% rally since March 27. We expect medical cost trends will remain elevated in the near term despite some improvement in comparable results (MCR of 83.9% vs. 84.8% in Q1 2025). Though consolidated operating margin dipped to ~8.1% from 8.3% in the prior-year quarter, we note an encouraging 40 bps of margin expansion for the UnitedHealthcare (insurance) segment to 6.6% in Q1.
Health care stocks declined late Tuesday afternoon, with the NYSE Health Care Index down 1% and the State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) shedding 0.9%.The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) decreased 1%.In corporate news, Passage Bio (PASG) faces a tougher path after US regulators told the company it will need to run a randomized study to support approval of its experimental treatment PBFT02, a move that adds time, cost, and uncertainty, Wedbush said Tuesday in a report. Wedbush downgraded Passage Bio's stock to neutral from outperform and cut its price target to $8 from $32. Passage Bio shares dropped 2.9%.Merck (MRK) and Japanese health care company Eisai said Tuesday that phase 3 trials of two drug combinations failed to meet primary endpoints of progression-free survival and overall survival as a first-line treatment of patients with advanced clear cell renal cell carcinoma compared with Keytruda plus Lenvima. Merck shares fell 3.7%.UnitedHealth Group (UNH) raised its full-year earnings outlook on Tuesday as the health insurance giant recorded an unexpected annual increase in its first-quarter results. Its shares jumped past 7%.Quest Diagnostics (DGX) shares popped more than 4% after it reported higher Q1 adjusted earnings and net revenue and raised its 2026 outlook.
US benchmark equity indexes were lower intraday, while oil prices rose amid uncertainty around the prospects of a fresh round of negotiations between Washington and Iran.The S&P 500 was down 0.4% at 7,084.3 after midday Tuesday, while the Nasdaq Composite fell 0.3% to 24,337.3. The Dow Jones Industrial Average shed 0.2% to 49,339.2. Barring energy and consumer discretionary, all sectors were in the red, led by real estate.West Texas Intermediate crude oil was up 4.7% at $93.80 per barrel, while Brent rose 4.2% to $99.52.The blockade of the crucial Strait of Hormuz by the US has contributed to the ongoing uncertainty around a second round of discussions between Washington and Iran, as the deadline for a recently announced ceasefire looms, CNN reported Tuesday, citing sources. US Vice President JD Vance, who was expected to leave for Pakistan earlier in the day, was still in Washington for meetings, unnamed sources told the news outlet.The US is "going to end up with a great deal" with Iran to end the war, CNBC reported, citing President Donald Trump. He reportedly doesn't expect to extend the ceasefire due to expire Wednesday.US Treasury yields were higher intraday, with the 10-year rate up 4.4 basis points at 4.29% and the two-year rate rising 6.3 basis point to 3.78%.In economic news, US retail sales last month logged the largest rise since March 2025 amid a surge in spending at gasoline stations as the Middle East conflict boosted energy prices, official data showed."We expected that the headline (figure) would be gaudy due to the increase in gas prices and a pickup in unit auto sales, but the strength in other categories was surprising," Jefferies said in a note. "There is no evidence here that higher gasoline prices have motivated the consumer to tighten the belt elsewhere just yet."US pending home sales increased more than expected in March despite higher mortgage rates, data from the National Association of Realtors showed."Contract signings rose in March despite higher mortgage rates, pointing to pent-up housing demand," NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun said. "A greater supply of inventory will help translate that demand into more home sales."In company news, Apple (AAPL) shares were down 2.6%, among the worst performers on the Dow. The iPhone maker said late Monday that Tim Cook will step down as chief executive and become executive chairman, with hardware engineering veteran John Ternus set to succeed him as CEO.Tractor Supply (TSCO) shares tumbled nearly 11% intraday Tuesday, the steepest decline on the S&P 500. The retailer logged first-quarter results that missed Wall Street's projections amid a below-average performance of its companion animal product business.UnitedHealth Group (UNH) raised its full-year earnings outlook, as the health insurance giant recorded an unexpected annual increase in its first-quarter results. The company's shares were up 8.9%, the biggest gainer on the S&P 500 and the Dow.D.R. Horton's (DHI) fiscal second-quarter results came in better than expected, though the homebuilder tempered its full-year revenue outlook. The company's shares jumped 7.2%, among the best performers on the S&P 500.Gold was down 2.1% at $4,730 per troy ounce, while silver dropped 4.1% to $76.74 per ounce.
Health care stocks declined Tuesday afternoon, with the NYSE Health Care Index down 1.1% and the State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) shedding 0.7%.The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) decreased 0.7%.In corporate news, Merck (MRK) and Japanese health care company Eisai said Tuesday that phase 3 trials of two drug combinations failed to meet primary endpoints of progression-free survival and overall survival as a first-line treatment of patients with advanced clear cell renal cell carcinoma compared with Keytruda plus Lenvima. Merck shares fell 3.9%.UnitedHealth Group (UNH) raised its full-year earnings outlook on Tuesday as the health insurance giant recorded an unexpected annual increase in its first-quarter results. Its shares jumped past 8%.Quest Diagnostics (DGX) shares popped 4% after it reported higher Q1 adjusted earnings and net revenue and raised its 2026 outlook.
Health care stocks declined Tuesday afternoon, with the NYSE Health Care Index and the State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) each shedding 0.9%.The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) fell 1%.In corporate news, UnitedHealth Group (UNH) raised its full-year earnings outlook on Tuesday as the health insurance giant recorded an unexpected annual increase in its first-quarter results. Its shares jumped past 8%.
Electro-Sensors (ELSE) agreed to be acquired by steute Technologies for $7.75 a share, a premium of about 75% to the closing price on Monday.The stock surged 72% as intraday volume topped 361,700 shares versus the daily average of 2,909.UnitedHealth Group (UNH) raised its full-year earnings outlook after the health insurance giant recorded an unexpected increase in Q1 results.The stock rose 8.4% as volume topped 17.6 million shares versus the daily average of 10 million.Aevex's (AVEX) director Brian Raduenz purchased 50,000 shares of the company for $1 million on April 16.The stock advanced 7.5% as volume topped 4.5 million shares versus the daily average of 15.8 million.Price: $7.62, Change: $+3.19, Percent Change: +72.16%
US equity indexes gave up intraday gains as crude oil futures gathered momentum after midday Tuesday, amid a fast-approaching deadline for Washington and Tehran to find a deal in the second round of talks in Pakistan.The Nasdaq Composite fell 0.3% to 24,339.8, with the S&P 500 down 0.3% to 7,087.2 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average lower by 0.2% to 49,370.3. All three gauges traded higher earlier in the session alongside corporate results.All sectors except consumer discretionary and energy fell, with real estate and industrials leading the decliners.President Donald Trump told CNBC on Tuesday that he expects the US and Iran to make a "great deal," referring to the proposed second round of talks in Islamabad that Iran has yet to confirm it will attend. The president added, however, that the US military is "ready" to bomb Iran if a deal is not signed by the ceasefire deadline late Wednesday and that he does not want to extend it.Iran has told regional mediators it would send a negotiating team to Islamabad on Tuesday, people familiar with the matter told The Wall Street Journal. But Tehran hasn't publicly confirmed it will send representatives, and Iran's top negotiator said, "We do not accept negotiations under the shadow of threats."West Texas Intermediate crude oil futures climbed 4.3% to $93.50, and Brent crude futures advanced 2.8% to $98.17.Most US Treasury yields rose, with the 10-year up 4.8 basis points to 4.3% and the two-year climbing 6.5 basis points to 3.78%.Gold futures declined 1.1% to $4,775.6 and silver futures dropped 2.4% to $78.15.In economic news, US retail sales rose 1.7% in March, above the 1.4% increase expected in a Bloomberg-compiled survey and following the previous month's revised 0.7% gain. Removing both motor vehicles and a 15.5% surge in gasoline station sales, retail sales were up 0.6% in March, the same as in February.Pending home sales rose by 1.5% in March, above the 0.5% increase expected in a survey compiled by Bloomberg and following a 2.5% increase in February, according to the National Association of Realtors. The monthly sales index was down 1.1% from March 2025.In company news, UnitedHealth Group (UNH) raised its full-year earnings outlook on Tuesday, as the health insurance giant recorded an unexpected annual increase in its Q1 results. Shares jumped 7.6%, the top gainer on the S&P 500 and the Dow.D.R. Horton's (DHI) fiscal Q2 results came in better than expected, although the homebuilder tempered its full-year revenue outlook. Shares advanced 7.1%, among the S&P 500's outperformers.Moody's (MCO) said Tuesday that it is deepening its partnership with Microsoft (MSFT) by embedding its credit intelligence into Microsoft 365 Copilot and other AI-driven enterprise tools, expanding its presence across financial workflows. Shares of Microsoft rose 1.4%, among the Dow's leaders.Apple (AAPL) shares fell 1.5%, among the Dow's laggards, a day after the company said that Tim Cook will become executive chairman after a nearly 15-year stint as chief executive officer, effective Sept 1.
US equity indexes fell, giving up intraday gains, as crude oil futures gathered momentum in midday trading on Tuesday, with investors still awaiting confirmation from Iran that it will attend the second round of peace talks in Pakistan.The Nasdaq Composite slipped 0.1% to 24,380.8, with the S&P 500 down 0.2% to 7,097.6 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average lower by 0.2% to 49,337.5. All three gauges traded higher earlier in the session amid the flow of quarterly results.President Donald Trump told CNBC on Tuesday that he expects the US and Iran to make a "great deal," referring to the proposed second round of talks in Islamabad that Iran has yet to confirm it will attend. The president added, however, that the US military is "ready" to bomb Iran if a deal is not signed by the ceasefire deadline Wednesday evening and that he does not want to extend it.West Texas Intermediate crude oil futures climbed 4.3% to $93.50, and Brent crude futures advanced 2.8% to $98.17.In company news, UnitedHealth Group (UNH) raised its full-year earnings outlook on Tuesday, as the health insurance giant recorded an unexpected annual increase in its Q1 results. Shares jumped 7.6%, the top gainer on the S&P 500 and the Dow.D.R. Horton's (DHI) fiscal Q2 results came in better than expected, although the homebuilder tempered its full-year revenue outlook. Shares advanced 7.1%, among the S&P 500's outperformers.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 were down, while the Nasdaq Composite was up in late-morning trading Tuesday after President Donald Trump told CNBC earlier in the day that he expects the US and Iran to reach a deal before the ceasefire expires on Wednesday.In company news, UnitedHealth (UNH) reported Q1 adjusted earnings Tuesday of $7.23 per diluted share, up from $7.20 a year earlier and above the FactSet consensus analyst estimate of $6.58. First-quarter revenue was $111.72 billion, up from $109.58 billion a year ago and above the FactSet consensus of $109.43 billion. For 2026, the company said it expects adjusted EPS of over $18.25, up from its prior guidance of $17.75 and above the FactSet consensus of $17.86. UnitedHealth shares were up 8.0% around midday.Apple (AAPL) said late Monday that Tim Cook will step down as chief executive and become executive chairman, effective Sept. 1. Current Senior Vice President of Hardware Engineering John Ternus will succeed Cook as CEO, the company said. Apple shares were down 1.7%.Amazon (AMZN) said late Monday it will invest $5 billion in Anthropic and up to another $20 billion if certain commercial milestones are met in the future. Meanwhile, Anthropic said it's committed to spending over $100 billion over the next 10 years on Amazon Web Services technologies. Separately, Amazon said Tuesday it has launched a GLP-1 Management Program through Amazon One Medical that provides primary care, pharmacy services and virtual care options to help patients achieve and maintain their weight-loss goals. Amazon shares were up 1.8%.D.R. Horton (DHI) reported fiscal Q2 net income Tuesday of $2.24 per diluted share, down from $2.58 a year earlier but above the FactSet consensus of $2.13. Fiscal Q2 revenue was $7.56 billion, down from $7.73 billion a year ago but above the FactSet consensus of $7.55 billion. For fiscal 2026, the company said it now expects revenue of $33.50 billion to $34.50 billion, compared with its prior guidance of $33.50 billion to $35 billion. Analysts polled by FactSet expect $33.29 billion. D.R. Horton shares were up 7.5%.GE Aerospace (GE) reported Q1 adjusted earnings Tuesday of $1.86 per share, up from $1.49 a year earlier and above the FactSet consensus of $1.60. First-quarter revenue was $11.61 billion, up from $9.94 billion a year ago and above the FactSet consensus of $10.71 billion. For 2026, the company maintained its adjusted EPS guidance range of $7.10 to $7.40, below the FactSet consensus of $7.49. GE shares were down 5.1%.Danaher (DHR) reported Q1 adjusted earnings Tuesday of $2.06 per diluted share, up from $1.88 a year earlier and above the FactSet consensus of $1.94. First-quarter sales were $5.95 billion, up from $5.74 billion a year ago but below the FactSet consensus of $5.98 billion. For Q2, the company said it expects non-GAAP core revenue to increase in the low single-digit percent range from the year prior. For full-year 2026, Danaher said it expects adjusted EPS of $8.35 to $8.55, compared with its prior guidance of $8.35 to $8.50 and the FactSet consensus of $8.40. Danaher shares were down 0.3%.Price: $347.72, Change: $+24.24, Percent Change: +7.49%
Health care stocks were flat to higher premarket Tuesday, with the iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) inactive and the State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) up 0.8%.UnitedHealth Group (UNH) stock was up more than 8% after the company reported higher Q1 adjusted earnings and revenue, and increased its 2026 adjusted EPS guidance.Quest Diagnostics (DGX) stock was up more than 3% after the company reported higher Q1 adjusted earnings and net revenue, and raised its 2026 outlook.Danaher (DHR) shares were up 0.8% after the company posted higher Q1 adjusted earnings and sales, and lifted its 2026 adjusted diluted EPS outlook.
The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was up 0.2% and the actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) advanced 0.3% in Tuesday's premarket activity, amid a second round of talks between the US and Iran.US stock futures were also higher, with S&P 500 Index futures up 0.4%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures advancing 0.6%, and Nasdaq futures gaining 0.4% before the start of regular trading.The Philadelphia Federal Reserve Bank's monthly non-manufacturing activity index rose to minus 16.5 in April from minus 23.9 in the previous month, compared with expectations for a small increase to a minus 19.8 reading in a survey compiled by Bloomberg as of 7:35 am ET, indicating a slower pace of contraction in the sector.US retail sales rose 1.7% in March, above expectations for a 1.4% increase and compared with a prior 0.7% gain.The pending home sales data for March and the business inventories data for February will be released at 10:00 am ET.Fed Governor Christopher Waller is slated to speak on Tuesday.In premarket action, bitcoin advanced by 0.4%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 0.5% higher, Ether ETF (EETH) retreated 0.2%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) declined by 0.3%.Power Play:Health CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) gained 0.8%, the Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) was 0.9% higher, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) rose 2%. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) advanced 0.02%.UnitedHealth (UNH) stock was up more than 7% premarket after the company reported higher Q1 adjusted earnings and revenue.Winners and Losers:FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) advanced 0.4%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was up 1.2%, while its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), was 0.8% lower.MSCI (MSCI) shares were up more than 4% pre-bell after the company reported higher Q1 adjusted earnings and revenue.TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) advanced 0.3%, and the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was 0.6% higher, while the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was up 0.4%. Among semiconductor ETFs, the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) increased by 1.9%, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) rose by 1%.Onto Innovation (ONTO) shares were up more than 2% in Tuesday's premarket activity after the company said it plans for a $710 million equity investment in Rigaku to advance the so-called process control services for semiconductor manufacturing.ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) retreated by 0.2% and the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) was 0.3% lower. The iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) was inactive. The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) gained 0.9%. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) was inactive, while the State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) was 0.6% higher.D.R. Horton (DHI) shares were up more than 6% pre-bell after the company reported higher-than-expected fiscal Q2 net income and revenue.IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) slipped by 0.1%, while the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) retreated 0.2% and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) was inactive.Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico (PAC) stock was down more than 1% before the opening bell after the company said its Q1 passenger traffic dropped by 5.5% year-over-year, even as its net income and revenue were higher.EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) was up 0.1%, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) was up by 0.2%.Shell (SHEL) stock was up 0.7% before the opening bell. Reuters reported, citing court documents, that the company faces a fresh lawsuit by a Dutch climate activist organization demanding it immediately end its investments in new oil and gas projects.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil retreated by 0.4% to $89.29 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas declined by 0.8% to $2.67 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) increased by 0.9%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 0.4% higher.Gold futures for May were down by 0.4% to $4,812.10 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures retreated by 1.1% to $79.73 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) was 0.4% lower, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) fell by 0.7%.
UnitedHealth Group (UNH) raised its full-year earnings outlook on Tuesday as the health insurance giant recorded an unexpected annual increase in its first-quarter results.The company now anticipates adjusted earnings of more than $18.25 per share for 2026, up from its previous guidance of over $17.75. The current consensus on FactSet is for non-GAAP EPS of $17.86.The stock jumped 7.8% in the most recent premarket activity.The company posted adjusted EPS of $7.23 for the March quarter, up from $7.20 the year before, defying the Street's view for a decline to $6.58. Revenue climbed to $111.72 billion from $109.58 billion, compared with the average analyst estimate for a decrease to $109.43 billion.Revenue in the UnitedHealthcare segment, which provides health care benefits, including those covered under Medicare and Medicaid, grew to $86.27 billion from $84.62 billion in the prior-year quarter. The division served 49.1 million people in the quarter, compared with 49.8 million at the end of 2025.The Optum business, which serves the global health care marketplace, saw sales move down to $63.75 billion from $63.89 billion. Within the segment, Optum Insight and Optum Rx recorded revenue gains, while Optum Health decreased to $24.11 billion from $24.84 billion.UnitedHealth said its medical care ratio, which is used to measure medical costs as a percentage of premium revenue, declined to 83.9% from 84.8% in the prior-year period, driven by robust medical cost management and favorable reserve development, partially offset by "consistently elevated utilization and unit cost trends." A lower ratio generally signifies higher profitability.Earlier in the month, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services finalized a proposal to raise payments to Medicare insurers by 2.48% on average next year."Overall, results were strong, as (UnitedHealth) appears poised to return to its consistent beat-and-raise ways," Oppenheimer said in a note. "We expect the stock to be strong on this release, which should also support the group."
Health care stocks were flat to higher premarket Tuesday, with the iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) inactive and the State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) up 0.9%.UnitedHealth Group (UNH) stock was up more than 7% after the company reported higher Q1 adjusted earnings and revenue, and increased its 2026 adjusted EPS guidance.
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