UnitedHealth (UNH) Shares Jump 6% After Strong Q1 Earnings Report

UnitedHealth (UNH) shares rose over 6% following the release of its first-quarter earnings, which beat analyst expectations with an adjusted profit of $7.23 per share and revenue of $11.72 billion. Analysts had anticipated a profit of $6.57 per share on revenue of $109.57 billion. The company also raised its full-year earnings outlook, contributing to positive market sentiment. Meanwhile, S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq 100 futures each increased by 0.5%, while the Dow Jones futures gained 333 points, or 0.7%. The situation in the Middle East and the expiration of the U.S.-Iran ceasefire remain critical factors for traders.