The Dow Is Getting Pummeled by UnitedHealth. Why the Rest of the Stock Market Is Fine.

Just look at UnitedHealth The Dow tumbled more than 500 points, or 1%, in early trading Tuesday before rebounding a bit. UnitedHealth, which reported earnings Tuesday morning, was hit by weaker-than-expected revenue and underwhelming guidance for 2026. News late Monday that the Trump administration was proposing a smaller-than-forecast increase in Medicare Advantage reimbursements only served to make investors even more nervous.