UnitedHealth: Down 50%, Is the Dividend Still Safe?

UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) faces a series of unprecedented challenges, from leadership crises to federal investigations, leading to a significant stock decline. Is this the end of its dominance?

*Stock prices used were the market prices of July 8, 2025. The video was published on July 12, 2025.

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