UnitedHealth Group (UNH) jumps 8% on reaffirmed guidance. The largest HMO issued a security filing today ahead of analyst meetings this week. UnitedHealth reaffirmed or modestly raised guidance indicating the new management team is getting business back on track. Last week, Barclays upgraded the stock with a $352 price target.

Dicks Sporting Goods (DKS) lower on an upgrade. The largest sporting goods store stock has been in a trading range the last two years, down a percent today. Yesterday, Dicks completed the $2.4 billion Foot Locker deal which many investors have questioned the logic behind the deal. Citigroup upgraded the stock with a $280 price target today.

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