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title: "UnitedHealth, American Express Share Gains Lead Dow's 761-Point Rally"
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description: "The Dow Jones Industrial Average rallied 761 points (1.5%) on Thursday, led by gains in UnitedHealth and American Express shares. UnitedHealth rose 5.7% and American Express climbed 3.9%, contributing approximately 204 points to the index's increase. Other significant contributors included Merck, Goldman Sachs, and Visa."
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# UnitedHealth, American Express Share Gains Lead Dow's 761-Point Rally

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The Dow Jones Industrial Average is rallying Thursday morning with shares of UnitedHealth and American Express leading the way for the index.

Shares of UnitedHealth (UnitedHealth Group Inc.) and American Express (American Express Co.) are contributing to the index's intraday rally, as the Dow (Dow Jones Industrial Average) was most recently trading 761 points (1.5%) higher.

UnitedHealth's shares are up $21.43, or 5.7%, while those of American Express have climbed $11.74, or 3.9%, combining for a roughly 204-point boost for the Dow.

Other components contributing significantly to the gain include Merck (Merck & Co. Inc.), Goldman Sachs (Goldman Sachs Group Inc.), and Visa (Visa Inc. Cl A).

A $1 move in any of the benchmark's 30 components results in a 6.16-point swing.

Data source: Dow Jones Market Data, FactSet. Data compiled June 4, 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.

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