Health Insurers Rise Amid Softer Medical Cost Trends
Humana (HUM), UnitedHealth Group (UNH), and Cigna (CI) rose 6%, 5%, and 4% respectively as analysts highlighted moderating medical cost trends, improved utilization rates, and AI-driven efficiency gains. The broader healthcare sector also gained traction with the XLV up 3%. Analysts upgraded price targets for UnitedHealth.
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