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UnitedHealth Group is one of the largest private health insurers and provides medical benefits to about 51 million members globally, including 1 million outside the US as of December 2024. As a leader in employer-sponsored, self-directed, and government-backed insurance plans, UnitedHealth has obtained massive scale in medical insurance. Along with its insurance assets, UnitedHealth's Optum franchises help create a healthcare services colossus that spans everything from pharmaceutical benefits to providing outpatient care and analytics to both affiliated and third-party customers.

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The trading activity of members of Congress has<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42860759/10-best-stock-traders-in-congress-in-2024-where-do-nancy-pelosi-pete-sessions-susan-collins-marjorie-taylor-greene-rank"> drawn increased attention</a> from retail traders. Some disclosed trades resulted in huge profits, potential conflicts of interest, and red flags.
One new member of Congress found out that trading stocks while in office might not be as easy as everyone thinks.
What Happened: Members of Congress are currently able to buy and sell stocks and options as long as they disclose within 45 days, a practice that<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/politics/25/04/45077654/bill-named-after-nancy-pelosi-could-ban-congress-members-from-trading-stocks-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-pelosi-act"> the P.E.L.O.S.I. Act</a> looks to end if passed by Congress.
While some members of Congress like Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) have<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45527616/marjorie-taylor-greene-goes-shopping-for-tesla-netflix-unitedhealth-stock-here-are-the-latest-19-stocks-bought"> disclosed hundreds of trades</a> in 2025, Rep. John McGuire (R-Va.) is new to the game.
The Congressman who was sworn into office in January 2025 has made only one stock transaction according to the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/gov-trades/members/john-mcguire">Benzinga Government Trades</a> page.
On April 10, McGuire purchased between $1,000 and $15,000 in UnitedHealth Group stock, one of the largest health insurance companies in the United States.
The purchase drew attention because McGuire serves on the Subcommittee on Health Care and Financial Services, a unit of the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
However, the timing of the trade likely couldn't have gotten much worse for McGuire, who bought the stock before <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45494155/unitedhealth-stock-is-rising-monday-whats-going-on">quarterly financial results</a> that saw the company pull guidance and announce its CEO Andrew Witty was stepping down.
The Wall Street Journal also reported that the Justice Department was<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/health-care/25/05/45426769/unitedhealth-stock-plunges-over-8-in-after-hours-trading-as-doj-criminal-probe-adds-to-turmoil-after-ceo-shake-up"> investigating the company</a> for potential Medicare fraud. The health insurance company said it hasn't been notified of any investigation.
UnitedHealth Group shares traded between $580.00 and $601.88 on April 10 when McGuire made his purchase. Today, the stock trades at $321.50 and has fallen between 46.6% and 44.6% since April 10.
Assuming McGuire bought the full $15,000 value of UnitedHealth Group in his disclosure, the position would be worth $8,010 to $8,310 today.
Read Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/politics/25/05/45449720/speaker-johnson-backs-congressional-stock-trading-ban-ruined-by-a-few-bad-actors">Speaker Johnson Backs Congressional Stock Trading Ban: Ruined By &#8216;A Few Bad Actors&#8217;</a>
Why It's Important: McGuire's trade could mark a new era in which members of Congress lose money instead of making large profits on their stock and options activities.
In 2024, many members of Congress outperformed the S&amp;P 500. Former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi has often been the top-followed member of Congress for trading activity, with her husband Paul Pelosi often buying in-the-money options on large technology stocks.
Sen.&nbsp;Josh Hawley&nbsp;(R-Mo.) has reintroduced legislation that would ban members of Congress from trading or holding individual stocks.
The bill is known as the Preventing Elected Leaders from Owning Securities and Investments Act, or PELOSI Act, based on the first letter of each of the main words. The name targets Pelosi.
Hawley's bill is being reintroduced as President&nbsp;Donald Trump&nbsp;<a href="https://time.com/7280114/donald-trump-2025-interview-transcript/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">said&nbsp;</a>he would support such a ban.
"Well, I watched Nancy Pelosi get rich through insider information, and I would be okay with it. If they send it to me, I would do it," Trump told TIME.
Trump said he would sign the ban if the bill passes Congress.
While Pelosi makes headlines for her trades, it's important to remember that<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/politics/25/04/44852406/marjorie-taylor-greene-brushes-off-stock-buying-criticism-says-portfolio-manager-bought-the-dip" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> </a><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/politics/25/04/44852406/marjorie-taylor-greene-brushes-off-stock-buying-criticism-says-portfolio-manager-bought-the-dip" target="_blank" rel="noopener">both Republican</a> and Democratic members of Congress are profiting from buying and selling stocks and options while in office. Some trades have questionable timing or are connected to committees they serve on.
In 2024, a list of the top-performing traders in Congress included six Republicans and four Democrats.
For McGuire to make the 2025 list of best-performing members of Congress, he will have to buy more stocks or hope for a huge recovery in the price of UnitedHealth Group stock.
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New Congressman's First Stock Trade Tanks 45% After Betting On UnitedHealth Before Fallout

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) has been actively buying stocks in 2025 and is back with more than a dozen more trades less than two weeks after <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/politics/25/05/45272436/marjorie-taylor-greene-goes-stock-shopping-again-here-are-50-stocks-the-congresswoman-bought">her last disclosure.</a>
Here's the latest transactions made by the congresswoman in May.
What Happened: Greene ranks 24th among the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42860759/10-best-stock-traders-in-congress-in-2024-where-do-nancy-pelosi-pete-sessions-susan-collins-marjorie-taylor-greene-rank">best-performing members</a> of Congress based on their trades in 2024. The Congresswoman gained 30.2% for the year, outperforming the S&amp;P 500 gain of 24.9%.
Greene recently disclosed over 50 new stock trades in early May, which came on top of some potentially perfectly timed trades that happened before President Donald Trump&#8217;s pause of tariffs, which sent the market soaring.
Here are Greene&#8217;s most recent trades made on May 14, per the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/gov-trades/members/marjorie-taylor-greene" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Government Trades page</a>. All purchases made were listed as between $1,001 to $15,000 unless otherwise indicated.
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<li>UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>): $15,000 to $50,000</li>
<li>Alphabet (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>)</li>
<li>Amgen Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMGN#NASDAQ">AMGN</a>)</li>
<li>Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>)</li>
<li>Blackstone (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BX#NYSE">BX</a>)</li>
<li>Cardinal Health (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAH#NYSE">CAH</a>)</li>
<li>Chevron Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</a>)</li>
<li>Corning Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLW#NYSE">GLW</a>)</li>
<li>Dollar General Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DG#NYSE">DG</a>)</li>
<li>Eli Lilly (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>)</li>
<li>Impinj Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PI#NASDAQ">PI</a>)</li>
<li>MercadoLibre Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MELI#NASDAQ">MELI</a>): $15,000 to $50,000</li>
<li>Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>)</li>
<li>Morgan Stanley (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MS#NYSE">MS</a>)</li>
<li>Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>)</li>
<li>NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)</li>
<li>ServiceNow (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOW#NYSE">NOW</a>)</li>
<li>Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)</li>
<li>The Hershey Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HSY#NYSE">HSY</a>)</li>
</ul>
Greene also disclosed buying an additional $1,000 to $15,000 in UnitedHealth stock on May 16. The Congresswoman also disclosed buying $100,000 to $250,000 in US Treasury Bills on May 16.
Greene has bought $2.82 million in stocks in 2025 according to <a href="https://www.quiverquant.com/congresstrading/politician/Marjorie%20Taylor%20Greene-G000596">data </a>from Quiver Quantitative with only $75,000 in stock sales. The Congresswoman bought $3.89 million in stocks in 2024 with $65,000 in sales.
Read Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/politics/25/05/45449720/speaker-johnson-backs-congressional-stock-trading-ban-ruined-by-a-few-bad-actors">Speaker Johnson Backs Congressional Stock Trading Ban: Ruined By &#8216;A Few Bad Actors&#8217;</a>
Why It&#8217;s Important: Members of Congress are allowed to buy and sell stocks as long as they properly disclose the transaction.
The process has drawn scrutiny from the public and retail investors as members of Congress could have inside information and time their trades accordingly. Committee assignments in particular, often draw red flags from investors.
Greene serves on the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability and the House Committee on Homeland Security with several subcommittee appointments. The congresswoman&#8217;s past trade in technology and cybersecurity stocks has drawn attention with her role within Homeland Security.
Greene's past trades of Palantir Technologies and a<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44255172/marjorie-taylor-greene-buys-more-bitcoin-etf-shares-ahead-of-trumps-strategic-reserve-executive-order" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">&nbsp;Bitcoin ETF&nbsp;</a>have drawn criticism along with the timing of her trades, as she is a close ally to President&nbsp;Donald Trump.
When asked previously about buying stocks earlier this year that soared days later after Trump announced a pause to tariffs, Greene<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/politics/25/04/44852406/marjorie-taylor-greene-brushes-off-stock-buying-criticism-says-portfolio-manager-bought-the-dip" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">&nbsp;brushed aside the criticism.</a>
"I think that criticism is laughable. President Trump has been talking about tariffs for decades," Greene told reporters when asked about the trades at a recent town hall event in Georgia in a clip&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/unusual_whales/status/1912456434081480777" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">shared&nbsp;</a>by Unusual Whales. The congresswoman used the opportunity to boast about her stock performance, which ranked her as one of the top trading members of Congress in 2024.
"I don't place my buys and sells,&#8221; Greene said, citing an agreement she has with her portfolio manager, who handles all the buying and selling of stocks. "He did a great job. Guess what he did. He bought the dip. And that's what anybody that has financial sense does.&#8221;
Greene also said her portfolio manager did not have inside information, everything was public and a potential tariff pause wasn't a secret.
Sen.&nbsp;Josh Hawley&nbsp;(R-Mo.) has reintroduced legislation that would ban members of Congress from trading or holding individual stocks.
The bill is known as the Preventing Elected Leaders from Owning Securities and Investments Act, or PELOSI Act based on the first letter of each of the main words. The name takes aim at the congresswoman and former Speaker of the House&nbsp;Nancy Pelosi&nbsp;(D-Calif.). &nbsp;
"Members of Congress should be fighting for the people they were elected to serve — not day trading at the expense of their constituents," Hawley&nbsp;<a href="https://www.hawley.senate.gov/hawley-reintroduces-pelosi-act-to-ban-congress-from-trading-stocks/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">said</a>. "Americans have seen politician after politician turn a profit using information not available to the general public."
Hawley said the bill will help "restore Americans' trust in our nation's legislative body."
Hawley's bill is being reintroduced as President&nbsp;Donald Trump&nbsp;<a href="https://time.com/7280114/donald-trump-2025-interview-transcript/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">said&nbsp;</a>he would support such a ban.
"Well, I watched Nancy Pelosi get rich through insider information, and I would be okay with it. If they send it to me, I would do it," Trump told TIME.
Trump said he would sign the ban if the bill passes Congress.
While Pelosi makes headlines for her trades, it's important to remember that<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/politics/25/04/44852406/marjorie-taylor-greene-brushes-off-stock-buying-criticism-says-portfolio-manager-bought-the-dip" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">&nbsp;it is both Republican</a>&nbsp;and Democratic members of Congress who are profiting from buying and selling stocks and options while in office, with some trades coming with questionable timing or having a connection to committees they serve on.
In 2024, a list of the top-performing traders in Congress included six Republicans and four Democrats.
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<li>Congress Is Making Huge Investments.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/gov-trades/?utm_source=BZprocontent052025" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Get Tips On What They Bought And Sold With Our Easy-to-Use Tool</a></li>
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Marjorie Taylor Greene Goes Shopping For Tesla, Netflix, UnitedHealth And More: 19 Stocks The Congresswoman Bought

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
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<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>BSX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$286.6K</td>
<td>20.5K</td>
<td>19.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UNH</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/30/25</td>
<td>$320.00</td>
<td>$82.5K</td>
<td>2.3K</td>
<td>5.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HUM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/30/25</td>
<td>$290.00</td>
<td>$330.7K</td>
<td>64</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AKRO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$81.0K</td>
<td>573</td>
<td>292</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>OCUL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$32.5K</td>
<td>60</td>
<td>190</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LLY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/27/25</td>
<td>$810.00</td>
<td>$35.5K</td>
<td>12</td>
<td>169</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BMY</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/20/26</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$43.0K</td>
<td>3.5K</td>
<td>113</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HIMS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$35.0K</td>
<td>2.4K</td>
<td>85</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ABBV</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
<td>$93.8K</td>
<td>384</td>
<td>59</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NVO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$29.9K</td>
<td>776</td>
<td>58</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For BSX (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BSX#NYSE">BSX</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 31 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 11467 contract(s) at a $90.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $286.6K, with a price of $25.0 per contract. There were 20532 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 19153 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding UNH (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 10 day(s) on May 30, 2025. Parties traded 60 contract(s) at a $320.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $82.5K, with a price of $1375.0 per contract. There were 2315 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 5276 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding HUM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HUM#NYSE">HUM</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 10 day(s) on May 30, 2025. Parties traded 1350 contract(s) at a $290.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $330.7K, with a price of $245.0 per contract. There were 64 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1371 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AKRO (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AKRO#NASDAQ">AKRO</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 31 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 270 contract(s) at a $50.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 11 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $81.0K, with a price of $300.0 per contract. There were 573 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 292 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding OCUL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OCUL#NASDAQ">OCUL</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 213 day(s) on December 19, 2025. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $10.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $32.5K, with a price of $325.0 per contract. There were 60 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 190 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For LLY (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 38 day(s) on June 27, 2025. This event was a transfer of 24 contract(s) at a $810.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $35.5K, with a price of $1480.0 per contract. There were 12 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 169 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BMY (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BMY#NYSE">BMY</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 304 day(s) on March 20, 2026. Parties traded 104 contract(s) at a $45.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $43.0K, with a price of $414.0 per contract. There were 3563 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 113 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding HIMS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HIMS#NYSE">HIMS</a>), we observe a call option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 87 day(s) on August 15, 2025. Parties traded 25 contract(s) at a $60.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $35.0K, with a price of $1400.0 per contract. There were 2475 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 85 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ABBV (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABBV#NYSE">ABBV</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 87 day(s) on August 15, 2025. Parties traded 59 contract(s) at a $175.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $93.8K, with a price of $1590.0 per contract. There were 384 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 59 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For NVO (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVO#NYSE">NVO</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 605 day(s) on January 15, 2027. This event was a transfer of 9 contract(s) at a $40.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 9 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.9K, with a price of $3330.0 per contract. There were 776 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 58 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
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Wolfe Research analyst Justin Lake maintains UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>) with a Outperform and lowers the price target from $501 to $390.

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<li>BULL</li>
<li>QBTS</li>
<li>NBIS</li>
<li>GOOGL</li>
<li>PLTR</li>
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U.S. stock futures were slightly lower on Tuesday after ending largely flat on Monday. Futures of major benchmark indices were trading lower in premarket.
The S&amp;P 500 index recorded its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45511478/dow-surges-over-100-points-despite-moodys-us-downgrade-investor-sentiment-decreases-fear-greed-index-remains-in-greed-zone">sixth session of advance</a> by ending marginally higher, shrugging off the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/econ-s/25/05/45479078/moodys-downgrades-us-credit-rating-over-debt-deficit-concerns">Moody&#8217;s downgrade</a> from the weekend.
Experts were assessing the impact of President Donald Trump&#8216;s tax cuts via the proposed &#8216;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/05/45506863/trumps-big-beautiful-bill-advances-heres-who-wins-and-loses">Big, Beautiful Bill</a>,&#8217; as Moody&#8217;s also highlighted the impact of the tax cuts from 2017, and underscored it as a key reason for its decision to downgrade the U.S. credit rating from Aaa to Aa1 on May 16, 2025.
Meanwhile, the 10-year Treasury bond yielded 4.45% and the two-year bond was at 3.96%. The CME Group's FedWatch <a href="https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html">tool</a>&#8216;s projections show markets pricing a 91.4% likelihood of the Federal Reserve keeping the current interest rates unchanged in its June meeting. 
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<td>-0.37%</td>
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<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>-0.45%</td>
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The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), which track the S&amp;P 500 index and Nasdaq 100 index, respectively, fell in premarket on Tuesday. The SPY was down 0.29% to $593.14, while the QQQ declined 0.39% to $519.99, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro </a>data.
Cues From Last Session:
Healthcare, consumer staples, and industrials led the S&amp;P 500&#8217;s Monday gains as U.S. stocks mostly climbed, with the Dow Jones adding over 100 points.
However, energy and consumer discretionary stocks bucked the upward trend, closing lower.
This positive momentum followed a strong prior week where the S&amp;P 500 rose 5.3%, the Dow increased 3.4%, and the Nasdaq Composite surged 7.2%.
Despite Moody&#8217;s downgrading U.S. sovereign credit from Aaa to Aa1, investors showed limited concern. Notably, UnitedHealth Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>) shares jumped over 8% on Monday, extending Friday&#8217;s 6% surge, after executives purchased shares during a recent dip.
Novavax Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVAX#NASDAQ">NVAX</a>) also soared 15% following FDA approval for its Nuvaxovid COVID-19 vaccine for high-risk individuals.
On the economic front, the CB Leading Index saw a 1% monthly decline in April.
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Insights From Analysts:
As the S&amp;P 500 index recovered and it was just 2.99% lower than its all-time high of 6,147.43 points, Subu Trade shares data in an X post suggesting that the index tends to rally for 2-12 months after notching such &#8220;quick recoveries.&#8221;
Last time the S&amp;P 500 recovered from -18% to -3% within 50 days, it returned 20.43% on average after one year and 4.86% after three months.
Also, the data shows that the index was higher than 100% of the time after nine months and a year.
&#8220;These quick recoveries tend to see stocks rally more over the next 3-12 months. Momentum is strong,&#8221; the X post stated.
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&mdash; Subu Trade (@SubuTrade) <a href="https://twitter.com/SubuTrade/status/1924556261581787515?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 19, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Meanwhile, analysts at BlackRock <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/market-summary/25/05/45512310/blackrock-bets-on-inflation-goes-overweight-inflation-linked-bonds-amid-us-fiscal-sustainability-challenge-heres-a-list-of-etfs-investors-can-consider">bet on rising inflation</a> by being "overweight" on the inflation-linked bonds. 
This strategic shift is to mitigate risks stemming from "persistent inflation pressure" and growing concerns over the sustainability of U.S. government finances.
The note also highlighted how the U.S. debt sustainability relies on large and steady funding by foreign investors.
"The downgrade reinforces the U.S. fiscal sustainability challenge that we've long flagged, especially persistent U.S. budget deficits at a time when higher interest rates are boosting debt servicing costs. If these dynamics dent the confidence of foreign bond holders, rising term premium could push up bond yields and debt servicing costs even more," explained BlackRock in its note.
As a result, BlackRock&#8217;s current strategy now anticipates higher term premiums for U.S. Treasuries and ongoing inflation.
"That&#8217;s why our starting point also includes our expectation of rising term premium for U.S. Treasuries and persistent inflation pressure. We go overweight inflation-linked bonds and neutral global investment grade credit given wider spreads," the note stated.
Even though U.S. assets are still core to their portfolios, BlackRock&#8217;s shift into inflation-linked bonds highlights their proactive approach to counter looming fiscal and inflationary challenges.
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Upcoming Economic Data
Here&#8217;s what investors will keep an eye on Tuesday:
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<li>Richmond Fed President Tom Barkin will speak at 9:00 a.m. ET.</li>
<li>Boston Fed President Susan Collins will participate in the &#8216;Fed Listens&#8217; event at 9:30 a.m. ET.</li>
<li>St. Louis Fed President Alberto Musalem will speak at 1:00 p.m., and Federal Reserve Governor Adriana Kugler will speak at 5:00 p.m. ET.</li>
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Stocks In Focus:
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<li>Home Depot Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>) was 0.36% higher in premarket on Tuesday as analysts expect it to report quarterly earnings of $3.60 per share on revenue of $39.33, before the opening bell.</li>
<li>Toll Brothers Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TOL#NYSE">TOL</a>) was up 0.75% as Wall Street expects it to report earnings after the closing bell. It is expected to post earnings of $2.83 per share on revenue of $2.48 billion.</li>
<li>Palo Alto Networks Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PANW#NASDAQ">PANW</a>) was 0.026% above the flatline as analysts expect it to report quarterly earnings of 77 cents per share on revenue of $2.28 billion, after the closing bell.</li>
<li>Ekso Bionics Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EKSO#NASDAQ">EKSO</a>) dropped 19.34% after announcing a 1-for-15 reverse stock split.</li>
<li>8&#215;8 Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EGHT#NASDAQ">EGHT</a>) jumped 5% and posted in-line earnings for the fourth quarter on Monday.</li>
<li>DigiAsia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FAAS#NASDAQ">FAAS</a>) fell 15.56% after announcing that it will allocate up to 50% of net profits for Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) acquisition as part of a new strategic treasury reserve. The company also aims to raise upto $100 million to establish its initial BTC holdings and plans to generate yield through regulated institutional lending and staking.</li>
<li>Lyra Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LYRA#NASDAQ">LYRA</a>) dropped 20.21% after announcing a reverse stock split, at 1-for-50, effective from May 27, 2025.</li>
<li>Yalla Group Ltd. ADR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/YALA#NYSE">YALA</a>) slumped 9.08% after the first quarter showed an 8% year-over-year decline in paying users to 11.8 million.</li>
<li>ASP Isotopes Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASPI#NASDAQ">ASPI</a>) zoomed 14.49% after announcing multiple deals with TerraPower involving financial support and future HALEU supply.</li>
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Commodities, Gold, And Global Equity Markets:
Crude oil futures were trading lower in the early New York session by 0.19% to hover around $62.02 per barrel.
Gold Spot US Dollar rose 0.24% to hover around $3,238.07 per ounce. Its last record high stood at $3,500.33 per ounce. The U.S. Dollar Index spot was lower by 0.22% at the 100.2010 level.
Asian markets ended higher on Tuesday except South Korea's Kospi and India's S&amp;P BSE Sensex index. Australia's ASX 200, Japan's Nikkei 225, Hong Kong's Hang Seng, and China&#8217;s CSI 300 indices advanced. European markets were higher in early trade.
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The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed some decline in the overall market sentiment, while the index remained in the &#8220;Greed&#8221; zone on Monday.
U.S. stocks settled mostly higher on Monday, with the Dow Jones index gaining more than 100 points during the session. Major indices recorded gains last week. For the week, the S&amp;P 500 gained 5.3%, while the Dow added 3.4%. The Nasdaq Composite was the standout performer, surging 7.2% last week.
Investors showed limited concern after <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/econ-s/25/05/45479078/moodys-downgrades-us-credit-rating-over-debt-deficit-concerns">Moody&#8217;s downgraded U.S. sovereign credit</a> from Aaa to Aa1, effectively stripping the world&#8217;s largest economy of its last top-tier credit rating.
UnitedHealth Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>) shares jumped more than 8% on Monday, extending Friday&#8217;s 6% surge, after several company executives bought shares during the recent selloff. Novavax Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVAX#NASDAQ">NVAX</a>) surged 15% after the FDA approved its Nuvaxovid COVID-19 vaccine for high-risk individuals, including seniors over 65 and those aged 12–64 with underlying health conditions.
On the economic data front, the CB Leading Index fell 1% month-over-month in April.
Most sectors on the S&amp;P 500 closed on a positive note, with health care, consumer staples, and industrials stocks recording the biggest gains on Monday. However, energy and consumer discretionary stocks bucked the overall market trend, closing the session lower.
The Dow Jones closed higher by around 137 points to 42,792.07 on Monday. The S&amp;P 500 gained 0.09% to 5,963.60, while the Nasdaq Composite rose 0.02% to 19,215.46 during Monday's session.
Investors are awaiting earnings results from The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>), Toll Brothers Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TOL#NYSE">TOL</a>), and Palo Alto Networks Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PANW#NASDAQ">PANW</a>) today.
What is CNN Business Fear &amp; Greed Index?
At a current reading of 69.6, the index remained in the &#8220;Greed&#8221; zone on Monday, versus a prior reading of 70.4.
The Fear &amp; Greed Index is a measure of the current market sentiment. It is based on the premise that higher fear exerts pressure on stock prices, while higher greed has the opposite effect. The index is calculated based on seven equal-weighted indicators. The index ranges from 0 to 100, where 0 represents maximum fear and 100 signals maximum greediness.
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Dow Surges Over 100 Points Despite Moody's US Downgrade: Fear Index Remains In 'Greed' Zone

U.S. stock markets ended the day higher, with the S&amp;P 500 logging its fifth straight gain. The Nasdaq led the charge, jumping 4.36% to close at 19,215.46, fueled by a surge in tech stocks. The Dow Jones added around 137 points, or 0.3%, to finish at 42,792.07, while the S&amp;P 500 inched up 0.09% to 5,963.60.
These are the top stocks that gained the attention of retail traders and investors throughout the day:
UnitedHealth Group Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>)
UnitedHealth shares surged 8.21% to close at $315.89, with an intraday high of $316.29 and a low of $297.25. The stock has a 52-week range of $630.73 to $248.88. The rise comes after a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45494155/unitedhealth-stock-is-rising-monday-whats-going-on">relief bounce</a> following a significant selloff last week. The stock has faced pressure throughout the year, with shares down 42% year-to-date. The decline accelerated in April due to weak first-quarter results that missed analyst estimates.
CoreWeave Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRWV#NASDAQ">CRWV</a>)
CoreWeave&#8217;s stock climbed 7.83% to end at $86.59, hitting an intraday high of $88.9 and a low of $76.08. The stock reached a 52-week high of $88.90, with a low of $33.52. The Nvidia-backed AI cloud infrastructure company saw a 45% increase over the past week. This surge was fueled by a 13F filing revealing Nvidia&#8217;s major stake and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/05/45498149/coreweave-crwv-stock-is-up-42-over-the-past-week-whats-going-on">analyst upgrades</a> from JPMorgan, BofA, and Needham.
Mullen Automotive Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MULN#NASDAQ">MULN</a>)
Mullen Automotive shares skyrocketed 100.12% to $0.34, with a high of $0.49 and a low of $0.17. The dramatic increase is attributed to a short squeeze triggered by preliminary second-quarter results. The company filed a notice of delayed quarterly results, which included unaudited figures showing improved financial performance, sparking <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/05/45503758/mullen-automotive-stock-is-ripping-higher-monday-whats-driving-the-action">retail investor interest</a>.
Microsoft Corporation&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>)
Microsoft&#8217;s stock rose 1.01% to close at $458.87, with an intraday high of $459.59 and a low of $450.8. The stock is nearing its all-time high of $468.35, with a 52-week low of $344.79. The increase is driven by ongoing momentum in artificial intelligence and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/05/45505379/whats-going-on-with-microsoft-stock">cost-cutting measures</a>, positioning the stock close to record levels. The company announced the addition of xAI&#8217;s Grok and other AI tools for Azure data centers at its Build developer conference.
Tesla Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)
Tesla shares fell 2.25% to $342.09, with a high of $343 and a low of $333.37. The stock&#8217;s 52-week range is $488.54 to $157.40. The decline follows comments from Future Fund LLC&#8217;s managing director, Gary Black, who suggested that <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45488706/gary-black-thinks-expectations-for-teslas-robotaxi-launch-are-too-high-currently-teslas-autonomy-cant">expectations for Tesla&#8217;s Robotaxi launch</a> in Austin might be overly optimistic.
Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings indicate Tesla has a Momentum in the 94th percentile but Growth in the 45th percentile. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">Does Rivian beat Tesla in terms of Growth?</a>
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President Donald Trump's sweeping legislative package is, as expected, divisive. Republicans are pitching it as &#8220;One, Big Beautiful Bill.&#8221; Democrats are <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D2cwPUb21IE">calling it</a> &#8220;one big beautiful betrayal.&#8221; Here's a look at some of the bill&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/05/45485150/the-one-big-beautiful-bill-would-create-maga-savings-accounts-with-a-1000-gift-from-the-government-at-birth">key elements</a>.&nbsp;
The Winners: The bill seeks to extend The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) of 2017. That means the expiring provisions that benefit high-income and wealthy earners would be permanent.
It also seeks to eliminate federal taxes on tips and overtime pay, fulfilling some of Trump&#8217;s campaign promises.&nbsp;
The tax breaks would reduce revenue by $4.9 trillion over the decade, but increase spending on military, defense and border security. 
So, if legislators sign the bill into law, major U.S. defense contractors like RTX Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RTX#NYSE">RTX</a>) and Lockheed Martin Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>) could benefit from increased defense spending.&nbsp;
Other companies exposed to the defense sector including Palantir Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>) and Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAH#NYSE">BAH</a>) could also benefit from increased military and defense spending.&nbsp;
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The Losers: The cost of the tax bill will be partially balanced with new taxes on private university endowments and significant cuts to programs like Medicaid.
Stocks of major Medicaid managed care organizations could be vulnerable to enrollment volatility and premium pricing challenges if the changes are approved. Investors would be wise to monitor UnitedHealth Group, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>), Centene Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNC#NYSE">CNC</a>) and Elevance Health, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ELV#NYSE">ELV</a>) as the bill moves through Congress. 
Low-income Americans who rely on food assistance should also take note. House Republicans are proposing major changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP. The program aids over 42 million Americans. The bill would shift 5% of benefit costs and 75% of administrative costs to states, up from the current 50% share for administration only. It also seeks to expand work requirements to recipients up to age 64.
Democrats have criticized the move as harmful to families, while Republicans say it promotes work and cuts waste. The House Agriculture Committee has already <a href="https://www.politico.com/live-updates/2025/05/14/congress/house-agriculture-committee-approves-300-billion-in-nutrition-spending-cuts-00350900">approved</a> $300 million in SNAP cuts to help fund tax breaks.
If the<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/health-care/25/05/45431505/gop-tax-bill-breaks-trumps-social-security-tax-pledge-still-hits-25-million-seniors-while-elon-musks-stock-wealth-skirts-fica"> legislative package</a> is passed, it would also be the end of many clean energy initiatives and key tax credits and would impose new fees on electric vehicles. These changes could slow the growth of the clean energy sector and make electric vehicles and renewables less competitive compared to traditional energy sources.&nbsp;
Clean energy stocks including Enphase Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ENPH#NASDAQ">ENPH</a>), First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>) and Sunrun, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RUN#NASDAQ">RUN</a>) were all sharply lower on Monday as investors digested the potential effects on the industry.&nbsp;
The 1,116-page bill also wouldn&#8217;t quell fears about America&#8217;s public debt, which currently stands at $36 trillion. According to the nonpartisan watchdog group, the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, the bill <a href="https://www.crfb.org/blogs/adding-house-reconciliation-bill">adds</a> approximately $3.3 trillion to the national debt over the next ten years.
What's Next: After advancing out of the House Budget Committee in a rare Sunday meeting by a narrow 17-16 vote, Trump&#8217;s &#8220;One Big, Beautiful Bill&#8221; faces several<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45481745/donald-trump-backed-gop-bill-seeks-to-ban-states-from-regulating-ai-for-10-years-critics-warn-its-federal-overreach-that-could-backfire"> key steps</a> before it can become law.
The next stop is the House Rules Committee, which will meet midweek to set the terms for floor debate, consider possible amendments, and make any necessary last-minute adjustments to the bill before it heads to a full vote on the House floor. 
If the bill passes the House, it will move to the Senate where it may face additional challenges, as Republican senators are also seeking changes that could complicate final passage.
Further changes to the bill are possible as leaders work to secure enough support from both conservative and moderate factions.&nbsp;
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U.S. stocks trimmed early-session losses by midday Monday, as investors showed limited concern after Moody's downgraded U.S. sovereign credit from Aaa to Aa1, effectively stripping the world's largest economy of its last <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45492889/americas-credit-strength-just-got-cut-again-should-you-panic">top-tier credit rating. </a>
The S&amp;P 500 index hovered near Friday's close. A green end to the session would mark the sixth consecutive daily gain. The Nasdaq 100 also traded flat, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average outperformed, and small caps lagged. 
Bond markets initially reacted sharply, with 30-year Treasury yields spiking above 5% following the downgrade. Yet, buying interest emerged during the session, pulling yields back to 4.95%. The iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TLT#NASDAQ">TLT</a>) still was down 0.6% on the day. 
The U.S. dollar index (DXY) weakened 0.6% to 100.40, reflecting moderate selling pressure on the greenback. Sector performance was muted overall, except for energy, which fell 1.5%. Crude oil slipped 0.4%, while natural gas dropped 6% amid oversupply concerns. 
Gold rose 1% to $3,235 per ounce, supported by safe-haven flows. Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) rallied 2%, climbing above the $105,000 mark.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Monday&#8217;s Performance In Major US Indices, ETFs</h3>
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<td>42,824.92</td>
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<td>21,456.60</td>
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<td>5,965.78</td>
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According to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;data:
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<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) inched 0.1% up to $594.91.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) rose 0.4% to $428.18.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust Series&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)&nbsp;edged 0.1% higher to $522.01.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) fell 0.5% to $208.80.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;Health Care&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLV#NYSE">XLV</a>) outperformed, up 0.7%; the&nbsp;Energy&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>) lagged, down 1.5%.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Monday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h3>
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<li>UnitedHealth Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>) jumped 8%, extending Friday's 6% surge, after several company executives bought shares <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45493652/700m-asset-manager-exits-unitedhealth-stock-says-medicare-advantage-is-facing-a-perfect-storm">during the recent selloff</a>.</li>
<li>New Fortress Energy Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFE#NASDAQ">NFE</a>) rallied 21%, following a nearly 60% decline last week amid lower-than-expected earnings. </li>
<li>Novavax Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVAX#NASDAQ">NVAX</a>) surged 18% after the FDA approved its Nuvaxovid COVID-19 vaccine <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/05/45488265/novavax-wins-limited-fda-nod-for-covid-shot-cleared-only-for-seniors-high-risk-groups-amid-safety-scrutiny">for high-risk individuals</a>, including seniors over 65 and those aged 12–64 with underlying health conditions. Shares of Moderna Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRNA#NASDAQ">MRNA</a>) rose 6.4%.</li>
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Stocks Mixed, Treasury Bonds Slip On Moody's US Downgrade: What's Driving Markets Monday?

TD Securities analyst Ryan Langston downgrades UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>) from Buy to Hold and lowers the price target from $520 to $308.

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TD Securities Downgrades UnitedHealth Group to Hold, Lowers Price Target to $308

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UnitedHealth shares are trading higher, rebounding following recent weakness.

A report on May 16, 2025 shows that Representative John McGuire from Virginia purchase stock in UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>), valued between $1,001 and $15,000. According to the May filing, the transaction occurred on May 16, 2025.
At the time of writing, UnitedHealth Group shares are trading up 3.41% at $301.86.
Want to keep up with John McGuire and other congressional members' stock activities? Check out our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/gov-trades/members/john-mcguire">government trades tool</a> for real-time updates!
<h3>The Importance of Congressional Transactions</h3>
A congressional transaction is when any representative or senator either buys or sells an individual stock.
Anyone working in Congress must file a Periodic Transaction Report to inform the public of their recent transaction within 30 days of being notified of the transaction and within 45 days of the transaction date.
In April 2012, Former President Barack Obama signed the STOCK Act into law. The act prohibits members of Congress from using private information given to them by their position for personal gain such as buying or selling a stock. The act also expanded disclosure requirements for members of Congress by requiring them to file a monthly disclosure.
<h3>The Importance of Congressional Transactions</h3>
Congressional transactions shouldn't be the primary reason for an investing decision, but they can be an important factor for an investor to consider.
When a senator or representative makes a new purchase, it could be an indication they expect the stock to rise.
A sale, on the other hand, can be made for a variety of reasons, and may not necessarily mean the seller thinks the stock will go down.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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A Congress Member Bought Up To $15K In UnitedHealth Group Stock: Here's What You Need To Know

Truist Securities analyst David Macdonald reiterates UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $580 to $360.

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Truist Securities Reiterates Buy on UnitedHealth Group, Lowers Price Target to $360

UnitedHealth Group Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>) shares are trading higher Monday. The stock appears to be seeing a bit of a relief bounce following a sharp selloff last week. Here&#8217;s a look at <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/health-care/25/05/45486314/unitedhealth-ceo-other-insiders-buy-millions-in-stock-as-it-sinks-over-23-in-a-week-move-gets-mixed-reaction">what&#8217;s going on</a>.
What To Know: UnitedHealth stock has been under pressure for most of the year, with shares down approximately 42% year-to-date. The selloff accelerated in April after UnitedHealth posted weak first-quarter results that missed analyst estimates on the top and bottom lines. 
The health insurer reported first-quarter revenue of $109.58 billion, missing estimates of $111.6 billion, and adjusted earnings of $7.20 per share, which came in below estimates of $7.29 per share. United Health also cut its full-year earnings guidance, citing higher-than-expected medical costs in its Medicare Advantage business.
&#8220;UnitedHealth Group grew to serve more people more comprehensively but did not perform up to our expectations, and we are aggressively addressing those challenges to position us well for the years ahead,&#8221; the company said. 
The stock selloff was exacerbated last week following the sudden departure of CEO Andrew Witty. The company also suspended its full-year guidance on continued medical cost pressures. 
U.S. President Donald Trump issued an <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/health-care/25/05/45384935/trump-again-promises-lower-drug-prices-by-cutting-out-middlemen-like-unitedhealth-cvs-will-it-work-this-time">executive order</a> last week in an effort to lower drug prices, specifically targeting pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). These so-called drug &#8220;middlemen&#8221; have faced scrutiny for years for their role in the industry.
Several analysts lowered price targets following the news with BofA Securities cutting its target to $350 and downgrading shares to Neutral. Morgan Stanley also lowered its price target to $374 and Wells Fargo cut its target to $351. Multiple other firms came out with similar price target cuts in reaction to the news. 
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To make things worse, The Wall Street Journal <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/health-care/25/05/45486314/unitedhealth-ceo-other-insiders-buy-millions-in-stock-as-it-sinks-over-23-in-a-week-move-gets-mixed-reaction">reported</a> that the Justice Department was investigating the company for potential Medicare fraud centered around the company&#8217;s Medicare Advantage business. 
UnitedHealth said in a <a href="https://www.unitedhealthgroup.com/newsroom/2025/2025-05-14-response-may-14-wsj-article.html">statement</a> that it hadn't been notified of any investigation and noted that the report did not have any official attribution. 
&#8220;The WSJ's reporting is deeply irresponsible, as even it admits that the &#8216;exact nature of the potential criminal allegations is unclear.&#8217; We stand by the integrity of our Medicare Advantage program,&#8221; the company said. 
UnitedHealth shares appear to be seeing a relief bounce on Monday with the stock down from around $600 to around $300 in just the last month. UnitedHealth&#8217;s RSI fell below 30 last week, suggesting the stock was oversold. UnitedHealth had an RSI of 31 at the time of publication, according to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/UNH">Benzinga data</a>. 
UNH Price Action: UnitedHealth shares were up 4.21% at $304.20 at the time of publication Monday, according to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>. UnitedHealth has a 52-week high of $630.73 and a 52-week low of $248.88.
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UnitedHealth Stock Is Rising Monday: What's Going On?

UnitedHealth Group Inc's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/UNH/news">recent nosedive wasn't just a chart pattern</a> — it was a conviction breaker. 
Tom Hulick, CEO of Strategy Asset Managers, didn't wait for a rebound. He dumped the stock, citing "a deterioration in fundamentals" in exclusive insights shared with Benizinga over email.
UnitedHealth&#8217;s stock is down over 42% year-to-date, over 31% down in the past month alone.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Asset Manager Walks Away From UNH Stock</h2>
The asset manager's exit from UnitedHealth stock followed a string of gut punches for UnitedHealth: an unexpected CEO resignation, fiscal 2025 guidance withdrawal, and what Hulick called "a rare earnings miss and downward revisions to EPS." But the real red flag?
A company that always looked forward suddenly stopped doing so. "When a perennial compounder stops providing forward guidance and leadership turnover coincides with performance slippage, it's a signal to pay attention."
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Storm Brewing In Medicare Advantage</h2>
And Hulick's attention is now on a storm brewing in Medicare Advantage. Once UnitedHealth's profit engine, it's now showing signs of burnout. "Rising utilization, tighter reimbursement, and structural adjustments tied to the CMS risk model transition" have created a perfect storm, Hulick said, adding that "margin compression at a scale that can't be resolved with typical cost controls" could lead to slower growth or even retrenchment.
The broader picture isn't much rosier for the managed care sector. With regulators circling and medical loss ratios climbing, Hulick says the core business model is losing its shine. "The upside appears capped relative to prior cycles," he said, noting a shift in the defensive-growth balance that "is not necessarily in favor of the incumbents."
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Going Long On Science, Instead</h2>
So where is the $700 million manager putting its chips? Hulick is going long on science. "We're investing in innovation-driven segments that offer idiosyncratic upside and aren't tethered to reimbursement dynamics."
That includes early-stage biotech, gene editing, and longevity plays &#8211; plus global insurance firms like Arthur J. Gallagher &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AJG#NYSE">AJG</a>), which Hulick says have "demonstrated durable growth, pricing power, and operate in areas less exposed to the volatility we're seeing in U.S. health insurance."
UNH may be the canary in the managed care coal mine. While Hulick sees "rising costs, regulatory friction, and deteriorating visibility" across the sector, he singles out UnitedHealth as "uniquely exposed" given its size, complexity, and "integration challenges-especially with Optum."
The firm has exited UnitedHealth across three equity strategies but is holding onto bonds maturing in 2026 &#8211; one place where Hulick still sees strength. "The A+ rating and balance sheet strength remain intact."
But in equities, the message is clear: "The focus now is on innovation, not incumbency."
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On CNBC's &#8220;<a href="https://www.cnbc.com/video/2025/05/16/final-trades-dell-boeing-unitedhealth-and-qxo.html">Halftime Report Final Trades</a>,&#8221; Kevin Simpson, Capital Wealth Planning founder and CIO, mentioned the huge week for The Boeing Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>).
As per recent news, Boeing disclosed on May 13 that Saudi Arabia-based AviLease placed its first direct order for the purchase of 20 737-8 jets, along with options for an additional 10 aircraft.
Don't forget to check out our<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premarket/"> premarket coverage here</a> 
Bryn Talkington, managing partner at Requisite Capital Management, named Dell Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DELL#NYSE">DELL</a>), which is scheduled to report quarterly <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/DELL/earnings">earnings on May 29</a>.
Analysts expect the company to report quarterly earnings at $1.68 per share, up from $1.27 per share in the year-ago period. Dell projects to report quarterly revenue of $23.17 billion, compared to $22.24 billion a year earlier.
Rob Sechan, CEO of NewEdge Wealth, picked UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>) as his final trade.
UnitedHealth shares closed higher on Friday, rebounding after falling Thursday on a report indicating the company is under investigation by the US Department of Justice for possible Medicare fraud. The company said it has not been notified by the Department of Justice of the supposed criminal investigation reported.
Stephen Weiss, Chief Investment Officer and Managing Partner of Short Hills Capital Partners, named QXO, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QXO#NYSE">QXO</a>) as his final trade.
Lending support to his choice, QXO, on May 8, posted better-than-expected results for the first quarter.
Price Action:
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<li>Dell shares gained 3% to close at $114.19 on Friday.</li>
<li>UnitedHealth Group shares rose 6.4% to settle at $291.91 during Friday's session.</li>
<li>Boeing shares fell 0.2% to close at $205.82 on Friday.</li>
<li>QXO shares rose 3.2% to $16.79 during the session.</li>
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Shares of Novavax, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVAX#NASDAQ">NVAX</a>) rose sharply in today's pre-market after the FDA gave its conditional approval to its COVID-19 vaccine, targeting specific populations <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NVAX">under particular conditions</a>.
Novavax shares jumped 16.6% to $7.84 in the pre-market trading session.
Here are some other stocks moving in pre-market trading.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Gainers</h3>
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<li>Healthcare Triangle, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HCTI#NASDAQ">HCTI</a>) rose 59.2% to $0.0126 in pre-market trading after dipping 79% on Friday.</li>
<li>Hong Kong Pharma Digital Technology Holdings Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HKPD#NASDAQ">HKPD</a>) surged 42.2% to $1.45 in pre-market trading.</li>
<li>China SXT Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SXTC#NASDAQ">SXTC</a>) gained 36.6% to $1.64 in pre-market trading after falling 23% on Friday.</li>
<li>Movano Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MOVE#NASDAQ">MOVE</a>) jumped 33.3% to $1.36 in pre-market trading. Movano Health disclosed that its board has initiated a process to explores strategic alternatives, including potential sale or merger.</li>
<li>Polyrizon Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLRZ#NASDAQ">PLRZ</a>) surged 33.3% to $0.0088 in pre-market trading after dipping over 25% on Friday.</li>
<li>NuCana plc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NCNA#NASDAQ">NCNA</a>) gained 22% to $0.0534 in pre-market trading after dipping 18% on Friday.</li>
<li>Abpro Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABP#NASDAQ">ABP</a>) climbed 21.3% to $0.2790 in pre-market trading after falling 13% on Friday.</li>
<li>Sable Offshore Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOC#NYSE">SOC</a>) gained 10.7% to $31.96 in pre-market trading after the company ramped up oil production, raising 2H25 output guidance to 40k–50k barrels of oil per day.</li>
<li>UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>) rose 4.3% to $304.50 in pre-market trading after gaining over 6% on Friday.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Losers</h3>
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<li>Affimed N.V. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFMD#NASDAQ">AFMD</a>) shares fell 35.5% to $0.1798 in pre-market trading after jumping 228% on Friday.</li>
<li>Bit Origin Ltd (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BTOG#NASDAQ">BTOG</a>) fell 16.8% to $0.1480 in pre-market trading. Bit Origin announced that a court hearing will be held at 10:00 a.m. on June 5 to consider the confirmation of its proposed share capital reduction.</li>
<li>Quartzsea Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QSEA#NASDAQ">QSEA</a>) fell 16.3% to $8.32 in today's pre-market trading.</li>
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After Donald Trump signed an <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/health-care/25/05/45384935/trump-again-promises-lower-drug-prices-by-cutting-out-middlemen-like-unitedhealth-cvs-will-it-work-this-time">executive order</a> slashing drug prices last week, experts have highlighted how pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) could be hit the hardest despite pharmaceutical companies facing the potential of compressed margins amid poor pricing power.
What Happened: According to Thomas Shipp, the head of equity research at LPL Financial, the pressure that the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/05/45389750/trump-claims-drug-price-crackdown-could-slash-your-prescription-costs-by-59-but-will-big-pharma-fight-it-again">pharmaceutical manufacturers</a> are facing to lower prices domestically, &#8220;has the potential to compress margins by eroding pricing power and would provide a significant headwind to drug manufacturer share prices.&#8221;
However, he explains that the &#8220;middlemen&#8221; or PBMs that facilitate drug distribution and negotiate with pharmaceutical drug manufacturers to lower prescription costs have come under scrutiny for opaque pricing practices, like retaining rebates from drug manufacturers and "spread pricing."
&#8220;PBMs pay pharmacies less than what they charge health plan participants for drugs,&#8221; he said.
Another April 15 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/04/44866755/mark-cuban-says-this-trump-healthcare-order-could-save-hundreds-of-billions">executive order</a> signed by Trump called for increased transparency into PBM fees and requested that the role of these middlemen be reevaluated.
CVS Caremark, owned by CVS Health Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVS#NYSE">CVS</a>), Express Scripts, owned by Cigna Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CI#NYSE">CI</a>), and OptumRx, owned by UnitedHealth Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>), are the biggest PBM companies.
Shipp also underscored that PBM savings are expected, but direct price controls pose a longer-term risk for U.S.-heavy drugmakers. Transparency will reveal if PBM margin erosion can prevent deeper manufacturer cuts, he highlights.
&#8220;While many questions remain about how these executive orders will be implemented, after the initial news flow is digested, the net effect appears less detrimental to pharmaceutical drug manufacturers than to PBMs,&#8221; said Shipp.
&#8220;That said, reworking the way Americans buy their medicine is going to take a long time. Along the way, efforts to support direct-to-consumer sales will support both the manufacturers leading the charge and those they partner with for distribution,&#8221; he added.
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Why It Matters: Meanwhile, the billionaire investor and Shark Tank fame, Mark Cuban, called PBMs a &#8220;racket&#8221; in an X post by explaining that they <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/04/44674382/mark-cuban-says-big-insurance-companies-and-pbms-control-healthcare-costs-everyone-has-to-kiss-their-a-and-accept-the-complications">negotiate rebates and not prices</a>.
&#8220;They negotiate rebates. Not prices. In fact, the big PBMs control more than 95pct of the rebate negotiations. Big brand Pharma companies can&#8217;t negotiate with anyone else. IMO, it&#8217;s a racket,&#8221; he said.
While the April 15 order calls for transparency in pricing, Cuban highlights that 30% of the $4.9 trillion in healthcare spending is attributed to the overhead insurance companies and pricing distortions big PBMs create.
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Here are the aforementioned PBMs operating companies that have performed in 2025.
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<td>One-Year Performance</td>
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<td>CVS Health Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVS#NYSE">CVS</a>)</td>
<td>41.41%</td>
<td>8.94%</td>
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<td>Cigna Group. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CI#NYSE">CI</a>)</td>
<td>16.92%</td>
<td>-3.73%</td>
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<tr>
<td>UnitedHealth Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>)</td>
<td>-42.14%</td>
<td>-43.56%</td>
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Here are a few pharma-linked ETFs for investors to consider.
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<td>One Year Performance</td>
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<td>VanEck Pharmaceutical ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PPH#NASDAQ">PPH</a>)</td>
<td>-0.28%</td>
<td>-4.66%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>iShares US Pharmaceuticals ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IHE#NYSE">IHE</a>)</td>
<td>-1.20%</td>
<td>-2.03%</td>
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<td>Invesco Pharmaceuticals ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PJP#NYSE">PJP</a>)</td>
<td>-3.45%</td>
<td>-0.83%</td>
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<td>SPDR S&amp;P Pharmaceuticals ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XPH#NYSE">XPH</a>)</td>
<td>-4.83%</td>
<td>-1.70%</td>
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<tr>
<td>KraneShares MSCI All China Health Care Index ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KURE#NYSE">KURE</a>)</td>
<td>11.10%</td>
<td>1.65%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>First Trust Nasdaq Pharmaceuticals ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTXH#NASDAQ">FTXH</a>)</td>
<td>-6.51%</td>
<td>-6.89%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Direxion Daily Pharmaceutical &amp; Medical (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PILL#NYSE">PILL</a>)</td>
<td>-23.63%</td>
<td>-24.07%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), which track the S&amp;P 500 index and Nasdaq 100 index, respectively, ended higher on Friday. The SPY was up 0.63% to $594.20, while the QQQ advanced 0.44% to $521.51, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
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