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title: "Dow's 488-Point Drop Led By Losses For UnitedHealth, Nike Stocks"
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description: "The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 488 points, or 1.0%, primarily due to losses in UnitedHealth and Nike stocks. UnitedHealth's shares dropped 19.8%, while Nike's fell 2.3%, contributing approximately 437 points to the decline. Other companies like Home Depot, American Express, and Walmart also played a significant role in the downturn. A $1 change in any of the 30 Dow components results in a 6.16-point impact on the index."
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# Dow's 488-Point Drop Led By Losses For UnitedHealth, Nike Stocks

This article was automatically generated by MarketWatch using technology from Automated Insights. Shares of UnitedHealth and Nike are trading lower Tuesday afternoon, dragging the Dow Jones Industrial Average into negative territory. Shares of UnitedHealth (UnitedHealth Group Inc.) and Nike (Nike Inc. Cl B) have contributed to the index's intraday decline, as the Dow (Dow Jones Industrial Average) was most recently trading 488 points, or 1.0%, lower. UnitedHealth's shares are down $69.50, or 19.8%, while those of Nike are down $1.50 (2.3%), combining for an approximately 437-point drag on the Dow. Home Depot (Home Depot Inc.), American Express (American Express Co.), and Walmart (Walmart Inc.) are also contributing significantly to the decline. A $1 move in any one of the 30 components of the benchmark equates to a 6.16-point swing. Data source: Dow Jones Market Data, FactSet. Data compiled January 27, 2026. This content was created by MarketWatch, which is operated by Dow Jones & Co. MarketWatch is published independently from Dow Jones Newswires and The Wall Street Journal. (END) Dow Jones Newswires 01-27-26 1217ET

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