Most U.S. stocks went up on Thursday, but UnitedHealth Group experienced its worst drop in 25 years, which held Wall Street back. The S&P 500 gained just 0.1%, despite three out of four stocks in the index rising. The Nasdaq composite fell by 0.1%, showing more stability after a significant drop the previous day. The…
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Most US stocks climb, but UnitedHealth’s steep plunge limits Wall Street’s gains
Most U.S. stocks went up on Thursday, but a major drop in UnitedHealth Group’s shares held Wall Street back. The S&P 500 rose just 0.1%, even though about 75% of stocks in the index gained. The Nasdaq composite dipped 0.1%, showing more stability after a sharp fall the day before. The Dow Jones Industrial Average…