UnitedHealth: A Strong Investment or a Risky Bet?

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Explore the exciting world of UnitedHealth (NYSE: UNH) with our contributing expert analysts in this Motley Fool Scoreboard episode. Check out the video below to gain valuable insights into market trends and potential investment opportunities!
*Stock prices used were the prices of Aug. 6, 2025. The video was published on Sep. 5, 2025.

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Anand Chokkavelu, CFA has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. Karl Thiel has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. Keith Speights has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool recommends UnitedHealth Group. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

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