Most readers would already be aware that UnitedHealth Group's (NYSE:UNH) stock increased significantly by 22% over

UnitedHealth shares jump after Buffett and Burry invest, despite earnings miss and DOJ settlement in $3.3 billion Amedisys deal.

Year to date, the stock has fallen by nearly 45%, which is by no means normal for the healthcare stock. In fact, this is the worst it has performed since the Great Recession, when it tumbled by more than 54% in 2008.

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UnitedHealth Group (UNH) shares soared 12% on August 15, 2025, after Warren Buffetts Berkshire Hathaway revealed a $1.6 billion stake of over 5 million shares. The surge marks the stocks biggest jump in five years,