The U.S. healthcare sector experienced a turbulent trading session on April 17, 2025, as UnitedHealth's (UNH) earnings disappointment sent ripples through insurer stocks. However, strong gains in drugmakers, particularly Eli Lilly (LLY) , helped make up for broader sector losses. Insurers Take a Hit from UnitedHealth Fallout UnitedHealth's sharp 22.4% drop following weak earnings and soft guidance echoed across the insurer landscape, dragging down key players like CVS Health, Humana, and Elevance Health. Th ...