United Rentals: A Strong Contender in the Equipment Rental Market

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Explore the exciting world of United Rentals (NYSE: URI) 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 Dec. 10, 2025. The video was published on Jan. 22, 2026.

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