UnitedHealth (NYSE:UNH) traded today at a new 52-week high of $63.22. Approximately 4.8 million shares have changed hands today, as compared to an average 30-day volume of 6.1 million shares.

UnitedHealth (NYSE:UNH) has potential upside of 5.2% based on a current price of $63.12 and analysts' consensus price target of $66.40. The stock should find initial support at its 50-day moving average (MA) of $55.43 and further support at its 200-day MA of $54.95.

UnitedHealth Group Incorporated owns and manages organized health systems in the United States and internationally. The Company provides employers products and resources to plan and administer employee benefit programs. UnitedHealth also serves the health needs of older Americans, provides specialized care services, and provides health care information and research to providers and payers.

In the past 52 weeks, shares of UnitedHealth have traded between a low of $50.32 and a high of $63.22 and are now at $63.12, which is 25% above that low price. In the last five trading sessions, the 50-day moving average (MA) has climbed 0.3% while the 200-day MA has remained constant.

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