UnitedHealth, 3M Share Gains Lead Dow's 300-Point Jump

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DJ UnitedHealth, 3M Share Gains Lead Dow's 300-Point Jump

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Shares of UnitedHealth and 3M are trading higher Tuesday morning, propelling the Dow Jones Industrial Average into positive territory.

Shares of UnitedHealth (UnitedHealth Group Inc.) and 3M (3M Co.) are contributing to the index's intraday rally, as the Dow (Dow Jones Industrial Average) is trading 309 points (0.6%) higher.

UnitedHealth's shares have risen $30.97, or 9.6%, while those of 3M have gained $4.77 (3.2%), combining for an approximately 220-point bump for the Dow.

Also contributing significantly to the gain are American Express (American Express Co.), Amazon.com Inc. (Amazon.com Inc.), and Caterpillar (Caterpillar Inc.).

A $1 move in any of the Dow's 30 components equates to a 6.16-point swing.

Data source: Dow Jones Market Data, FactSet. Data compiled April 21, 2026.

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