Is UnitedHealth Stock a No-Brainer Buy Again Under $300?

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In this video, I will cover UnitedHealth Group's (NYSE: UNH) recent quarterly results and explain why the stock tanked. Watch the short video to learn more, consider subscribing, and click the special offer link below.

*Stock prices used were from the trading day of Jan. 27, 2026. The video was published on Jan. 27, 2026.

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