$UnitedHealth Group Inc. ($UNH) has recently experienced a notable decline, accounting for approximately 60% of the recent selloff in the Dow Jones Industrial Average. However, on December 18, 2024, $UNH showed signs of recovery, rising by 3.5% during the trading session. It was the only stock in the Dow to finish higher for the day, amidst a broader market downturn where only 19 S&P 500 stocks advanced and $Exelon Corp. ($EXC) was the sole Nasdaq 100 stock to close in the green. This performance indicates a flight to safety among investors, as $UNH found support after its recent struggles.