Dow Jones Dips Amid Mixed Market Signals and Economic Concerns

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The Dow Jones Industrial Average is falling while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite are rising, primarily due to a significant drop in UnitedHealth Group shares. UnitedHealth's stock, which is heavily weighted in the Dow due to its high price, fell 5% following the murder of its insurance unit CEO, Brian Thompson. This incident has sparked social media backlash over claims denial practices, contributing to the stock's decline and impacting the Dow's performance.
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