UnitedHealth Group called The Wall Street Journal's report "misinformation" and said it was unaware of reported investigaiton.

In this post-shooting and DOGE-era, regulators may be emboldened to make more changes than they otherwise would have on insurers that are seen to be fleecing the system,” explained one analyst.

UnitedHealth Group stock is sinking Friday on reports the Justice Department is investigating the health insurer. Here's what to know.