By WSJ Staff
Healthcare shares sold off after UnitedHealth Group said its medical costs rose last quarter, underscoring fears the issue may still weigh on the sector in 2025. The industry bellwether's earnings were its first since the killing of UnitedHealth executive Brian Thompson in December. Dig deeper:
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