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UnitedHealth Group is one of the largest private health insurers, providing medical benefits to about 50 million members globally, including 1 million outside the us as June 2024. As a leader in employer-sponsored, self-directed, and government-backed insurance plans, UnitedHealth has obtained massive scale in managed care. Along with its insurance assets, UnitedHealth's continued investments in its Optum franchises have created a healthcare services colossus that spans everything from medical and pharmaceutical benefits to providing outpatient care and analytics to both affiliated and third-party customers.

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Shares of CVS Health Corp&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVS#NYSE">CVS</a>),&nbsp;Cigna Group&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CI#NYSE">CI</a>) and&nbsp;UnitedHealth Group Inc&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>) are falling Monday afternoon after President-elect Donald Trump said he plans to target Pharmacy-benefit managers (PBMs) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/12/42496937/analyst-bitcoins-potential-surge-to-800000-in-2025-tied-to-trumps-policies-says-this-analyst">during his administration</a>.
What Happened: According to a Bloomberg <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-12-16/trump-middleman-remark-sinks-cvs-unitedhealth-cigna-shares?srnd=homepage-americas&amp;sref=TBDibEcD">report</a>, Trump on Monday sent shares of PBMs lower when he said he plans to &#8220;knock out&#8221; PBMs, or so-called drug middlemen, from the industry.
CVS Health&#8217;s Caremark,&nbsp;Cigna&#8217;s Express Scripts and&nbsp;UnitedHealth&#8217;s OptumRx are the three largest PBMs. The companies have faced repeated criticism for driving up the prices of drugs.
"We have a thing called the middleman," Trump reportedly told reporters on Monday.
"You know the middleman, right? The horrible middleman that makes more money frankly than the drug companies, and they don't do anything except they're a middleman," he said. "We're going to knock out the middleman."
The news comes after Sen.&nbsp;Elizabeth Warren&nbsp;(D.-Mass.) and&nbsp;Sen. Josh Hawley&nbsp;(R.-Mo.) unveiled a new bipartisan Senate bill last week that would require the companies that own PBMs to divest those businesses within three years.
&#8220;PBMs have manipulated the market to enrich themselves — hiking up drug costs, cheating employers, and driving small pharmacies out of business,&#8221; Warren said.
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The proposed legislation is not expected to gain traction in Congress until next year, but comments from Trump on Monday suggest the problems with the drug industry could be addressed sooner rather than later.
The role of PBMs in the healthcare industry has been a heightened focus in recent weeks following the murder&nbsp;of&nbsp;UnitedHealthcare&nbsp;CEO&nbsp;Brian Thompson. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42365853/unitedhealthcare-faces-tough-questions-following-insurance-business-ceos-tragic-death" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Several dissatisfied patients</a>&nbsp;have expressed dissatisfaction with PBMs since. Luigi Mangione&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/legal/24/12/42423214/luigi-mangione-fights-extradition-to-new-york-on-murder-charge-shouts-at-press-outside-courthouse" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">has been charged</a>&nbsp;with killing Thompson.
CVS, CI, UNH Price Action: At publication time, CVS shares were down 5.61% at $46.60, Cigna Group shares were down 3.05% at $272.76 and UnitedHealth shares were down 4.22% at $498.50, according to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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CVS, Cigna, UnitedHealth Shares Slide As Trump Targets Drug 'Middleman'

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Health Care sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>TEVA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$17.00</td>
<td>$167.5K</td>
<td>17.1K</td>
<td>2.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UNH</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$500.00</td>
<td>$29.9K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CVS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$54.7K</td>
<td>6.6K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$292.5K</td>
<td>6.2K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>VRDN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$22.50</td>
<td>$27.0K</td>
<td>458</td>
<td>599</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MCK</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$580.00</td>
<td>$57.1K</td>
<td>475</td>
<td>250</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PRAX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$45.0K</td>
<td>14</td>
<td>99</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BMY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$32.6K</td>
<td>615</td>
<td>25</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>VKTX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$25.1K</td>
<td>42</td>
<td>12</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding TEVA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TEVA#NYSE">TEVA</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 4 day(s) on December 20, 2024. Parties traded 2500 contract(s) at a $17.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $167.5K, with a price of $67.0 per contract. There were 17104 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2970 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For UNH (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 4 day(s) on December 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 38 contract(s) at a $500.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.9K, with a price of $788.0 per contract. There were 1381 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2262 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CVS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVS#NYSE">CVS</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 4 day(s) on December 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 205 contract(s) at a $50.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 25 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $54.7K, with a price of $267.0 per contract. There were 6605 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1828 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CI (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CI#NYSE">CI</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 760 day(s) on January 15, 2027. This event was a transfer of 25 contract(s) at a $180.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $292.5K, with a price of $11700.0 per contract. There were 6297 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1688 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For VRDN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRDN#NASDAQ">VRDN</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 4 day(s) on December 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $22.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.0K, with a price of $135.0 per contract. There were 458 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 599 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MCK (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCK#NYSE">MCK</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 4 day(s) on December 20, 2024. Parties traded 56 contract(s) at a $580.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $57.1K, with a price of $1020.0 per contract. There were 475 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 250 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding PRAX (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PRAX#NASDAQ">PRAX</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 32 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 98 contract(s) at a $80.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $45.0K, with a price of $460.0 per contract. There were 14 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 99 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BMY (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BMY#NYSE">BMY</a>), we observe a call option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 95 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 20 contract(s) at a $40.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $32.6K, with a price of $1630.0 per contract. There were 615 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 25 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For VKTX (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VKTX#NASDAQ">VKTX</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 151 day(s) on May 16, 2025. This event was a transfer of 10 contract(s) at a $25.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.1K, with a price of $2517.0 per contract. There were 42 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 12 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Reported Earlier, UnitedHealth Inks $69M Deal Over Wells Fargo 401(k) Funds

The death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has left the internet divided, with some showing sympathy for murder suspect Luigi Mangione, who was arrested and charged in<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/health-care/24/12/42316904/unitedhealthcare-ceo-brian-thompson-fatally-shot-outside-nyc-hotel"> last week's shooting death.</a>
What Happened: Following the death of Thompson, insurance companies have been in the spotlight due to the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/legal/24/12/42423214/luigi-mangione-fights-extradition-to-new-york-on-murder-charge-shouts-at-press-outside-courthouse">potential motive Mangione </a>had of denial claims and high costs for health care patients from companies like UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>), the parent company of UnitedHealthcare.
In a recent episode of "The Joe Rogan Experience," podcaster Joe Rogan shared his thoughts about the murder.
Rogan suggested the public wasn't as sympathetic to Thompson and UnitedHealthcare over the murder due to the "dirty business" in which he operated. 
"I think this guy, if I had to guess, was some guy who got f&#x2A;&#x2A;&#x2A;ed over," Rogan said of the suspect. "Apparently, that company is really bad at denying claims."
The episode, which featured filmmaker Quentin Tarantino and producer Roger Avary, was filmed before Mangione was arrested, as <a href="https://nypost.com/2024/12/11/us-news/joe-rogan-blasts-dirty-healthcare-insurance-industry-after-unitedhealthcare-ceo-brian-thompsons-murder/">reported </a>by the New York Post.
Avary said the high denial rate for health insurance claims could be why the public is not showing sympathy for Thompson's death.
"I don' think anybody is, like, going to be crying too hard over (Thompson)," Avary said.
Rogan said that the only people crying over Thompson's death are "maybe his family, but that's about it.
"It's a dirty, dirty business. The business of insurance is f&#x2A;&#x2A;&#x2A;ing gross. It's gross. Especially health care insurance," Rogan added.
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Why It's Important: Rogan's comments come as the public has now learned that 26-year-old Mangione, a University of Pennsylvania graduate, who is charged with murdering Thompson.
A manifesto document reportedly contained comments on health insurance companies focusing on profits and greed over public health.
Mangione is fighting extradition from Pennsylvania, where he was arrested at a McDonald's, to New York. The suspect has not publicly shared a motive for the killing with which he is charged other than the manifesto that police said was found.
Mangione reportedly suffered from chronic back pain, which kept him from activities like surfing and intimate relationships. It is unknown at this time whether Mangione had personal dealings with UnitedHealthcare.
Rogan's comments about the "dirty" health insurance sector come as New York police have warned about increased threats against health care executives. Online posts <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42451885/nypd-warns-about-wanted-posters-targeting-executives-including-amex-ceos-image-and-crossed-out-unitedhealth-ceo">have listed the names</a> and salaries of other figures in the sector. Flyers resembling wanted posters have also popped up across New York featuring images of financial executives, prompting concerns over copycat attacks.
Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) shut down Facebook and Instagram accounts belonging to Mangione. X suspended the account linked to Mangione before Elon Musk worked to get it restored. The account has generated millions of impressions and has people on the internet launching crypto tokens connected to the suspect and also <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/restaurants/24/12/42427146/pennsylvania-mcdonalds-where-unitedhealthcare-ceo-murder-suspect-arrested-gets-review-bombed-more-like-narc-donalds">posting negative reviews</a> for the Pennsylvania McDonald's location where police were called when Mangione was recognized.
Members of Congress are <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/health-care/24/12/42450947/bipartisan-lawmakers-aim-to-break-up-health-care-giants-with-new-legislation">targeting the health insurance sector</a> and companies like CVS Health Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVS#NYSE">CVS</a>), Cigna Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CI#NYSE">CI</a>) and UnitedHealth Group could be forced to divest portions of their business if a new bill is passed.
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Live On CNBC, Jim Lebenthal Announces Bought More UnitedHealth Group

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in UNH usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 8 extraordinary options activities for UnitedHealth Group. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 50% leaning bullish and 0% bearish. Among these notable options, 4 are puts, totaling $115,039, and 4 are calls, amounting to $150,656.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $240.0 to $600.0 for UnitedHealth Group over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for UnitedHealth Group's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across UnitedHealth Group's significant trades, within a strike price range of $240.0 to $600.0, over the past month.
<h3>UnitedHealth Group Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734015763_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>UNH</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$51.9</td>
<td>$46.15</td>
<td>$49.0</td>
<td>$530.00</td>
<td>$49.0K</td>
<td>217</td>
<td align="right">11</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UNH</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$40.9</td>
<td>$38.5</td>
<td>$39.99</td>
<td>$600.00</td>
<td>$39.9K</td>
<td>581</td>
<td align="right">16</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UNH</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$22.8</td>
<td>$22.2</td>
<td>$22.8</td>
<td>$530.00</td>
<td>$31.9K</td>
<td>991</td>
<td align="right">39</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UNH</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$34.35</td>
<td>$29.05</td>
<td>$31.85</td>
<td>$560.00</td>
<td>$31.8K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
<td align="right">20</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UNH</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$301.9</td>
<td>$293.0</td>
<td>$297.46</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
<td>$29.7K</td>
<td>5.6K</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About UnitedHealth Group</h3>
UnitedHealth Group is one of the largest private health insurers, providing medical benefits to about 50 million members globally, including 1 million outside the us as June 2024. As a leader in employer-sponsored, self-directed, and government-backed insurance plans, UnitedHealth has obtained massive scale in managed care. Along with its insurance assets, UnitedHealth's continued investments in its Optum franchises have created a healthcare services colossus that spans everything from medical and pharmaceutical benefits to providing outpatient care and analytics to both affiliated and third-party customers.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with UnitedHealth Group, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Where Is UnitedHealth Group Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 708,775, the price of UNH is down by -0.67%, reaching $529.95.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 29 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About UnitedHealth Group</h3>
4 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $648.75.
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&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Barclays keeps a Overweight rating on UnitedHealth Group with a target price of $655. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Oppenheimer persists with their Outperform rating on UnitedHealth Group, maintaining a target price of $640. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Deutsche Bank persists with their Buy rating on UnitedHealth Group, maintaining a target price of $625. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Stephens &amp; Co. persists with their Overweight rating on UnitedHealth Group, maintaining a target price of $675. 
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Editor&#8217;s Note: The story has been updated with additional bank executives in paragraph 5
The New York Police Department has issued a warning about escalating threats to healthcare executives, according to a report on Wednesday. This follows the murder of UnitedHealth Group Inc&#8216;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>) insurance unit UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The NYPD&#8217;s bulletin highlights the circulation of online posts listing the names and salaries of several health insurance executives, raising security concerns.
What Happened: The NYPD&#8217;s bulletin, as <a href="https://abcnews.go.com/US/executive-hit-lists-wanted-posters-nypd-warns-threats/story?id=116662519">reported</a> by&nbsp;ABC News, reveals that &#8220;Wanted&#8221;&nbsp;signs featuring corporate executives have&nbsp;appeared across Manhattan. Social media users have been celebrating Thompson&#8217;s death, and the suspect, Luigi Mangione, is being viewed by some as a &#8220;martyr&#8221; who could inspire extremist actions.
The bulletin warns that Mangione&#8217;s actions could incite violence from extremist groups. Companies are urged to enhance security measures for their executives. Mangione was apprehended in Pennsylvania on&nbsp;Monday and faces charges in&nbsp;New York, including second-degree murder.
Additionally, some online users have&nbsp;reacted positively to the killing,&nbsp;encouraged further&nbsp;targeting of similar executives, and&nbsp;spread conspiracy theories about the incident. Viral posts have emphasized a &#8220;hitlist&#8221; of health insurance CEOs, suggesting they should be fearful.
Bloomberg <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-12-11/cops-investigate-wanted-posters-of-executives-around-nyc">noted</a> that the posters in New York featured the images of insurance executives including the image of the Thompson, and several financial executives from American Express Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXP#NYSE">AXP</a>), Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GS#NYSE">GS</a>), Bank of America Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>), and JP Morgan Chase &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>). Thompson&#8217;s posters were marked with a red X.
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Why It Matters: The murder of&nbsp;UnitedHealthcare&nbsp;CEO Thompson last week, outside the New York Hilton Midtown, has sent shockwaves through the healthcare industry. The targeted <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/health-care/24/12/42316904/unitedhealthcare-ceo-brian-thompson-fatally-shot-outside-nyc-hotel">attack occurred</a> during an investor day event, raising questions about the safety of corporate executives.&nbsp;
Details about the suspect, Mangione, reveal a complex background, including chronic pain and a fascination with the Unabomber. This has added layers to the investigation.&nbsp;Mangione was <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/legal/24/12/42418763/unitedhealthcare-ceo-murder-suspect-chronic-pain-unabomber-fascination-isolation-details-emerge">arrested</a> in Pennsylvania&nbsp;with a ghost gun and silencer, matching the suspect&#8217;s description.&nbsp;
The incident has also <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42365853/unitedhealthcare-faces-tough-questions-following-insurance-business-ceos-tragic-death">intensified scrutiny</a> on&nbsp;UnitedHealthcare&nbsp;and the broader insurance industry. Bullet casings found at the crime scene bore inscriptions like &#8220;deny&#8221; and &#8220;delay,&#8221; terms often associated with insurance claim practices. 
Price Action: On Wednesday UnitedHealth Group shares ended the day 5.6% lower at $533.53 and fell another 0.1% in the after-hours trading, according to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com/">data from Benzinga Pro</a>.
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NYPD Warns About 'Wanted' Posters Targeting Finance Executives, And Crossed-Out UnitedHealthcare CEO (UPDATED)

Pharmacy-benefit managers (PBMs) have been scrutinized for their role in drug distribution for years. Now a bipartisan group of lawmakers is threatening to break up the companies behind these <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/health-care/24/11/42097386/cvs-healthcignaunitedhealths-pharmacy-benefit-managers-accuse-ftc-of-overreach-in-effort-to-reshape-drug-rebate-system">so-called drug middlemen</a>.
What To Know: According to a Wall Street Journal <a href="https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/warren-hawley-health-insurers-pbm-bill-c8cdeb85?mod=latest_headlines">report</a>, Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D.-Mass.) and Sen. Josh Hawley (R.-Mo.) have sponsored a Senate bill that would require the companies that own health insurance units or PBMs to divest those businesses over the next three years.
A companion bill was also reportedly introduced in the House on Wednesday. 
The legislation could cut off a significant source of revenue for these companies and bring an end to ongoing frustration for patients.
"PBMs have manipulated the market to enrich themselves — hiking up drug costs, cheating employers, and driving small pharmacies out of business," Warren said.
Hawley added that the legislation will stop health care companies from charging &#8220;more and more for less.&#8221;
CVS Health Corp&#8217;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVS#NYSE">CVS</a>) Caremark, Cigna Group&#8217;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CI#NYSE">CI</a>) Express Scripts and UnitedHealth Group Inc&#8217;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>) OptumRx are the three largest PBMs. Shares of these companies turned lower Wednesday when news of the bills surfaced.
"Any policies that would limit our ability to negotiate with drugmakers and pharmacies would ultimately increase the cost of medicine in the United States, and in many cases, serve as a handout to the pharmaceutical industry," a&nbsp;CVS Health&nbsp;spokesperson reportedly said.
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The report indicates the bills are not likely to gain traction in Congress until next year, but supporters are attempting to lay the groundwork for potential passage in 2025.
The role of PBMs in the healthcare industry has been <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42365853/unitedhealthcare-faces-tough-questions-following-insurance-business-ceos-tragic-death">challenged by several dissatisfied patients</a> across social platforms following the murder&nbsp;of&nbsp;UnitedHealthcare&nbsp;CEO&nbsp;Brian Thompson. Luigi Mangione <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/legal/24/12/42423214/luigi-mangione-fights-extradition-to-new-york-on-murder-charge-shouts-at-press-outside-courthouse">has been charged</a> with killing Thompson. 
CVS, CI, UNH Price Action: CVS shares closed Wednesday down 6.15% at $51.76, Cigna Group closed the session down 5.57% at $294.03 and UnitedHealth closed down 5.60% at $533.53, according to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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UnitedHealth Group shares are trading lower. Suspect Luigi Mangione is receiving sympathy on social media, which may prompt changes in the company's business practices.

Luigi Mangione, who is being charged with the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/health-care/24/12/42316904/unitedhealthcare-ceo-brian-thompson-fatally-shot-outside-nyc-hotel">Dec. 4 murder</a> of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, apparently kept a diary of sorts.
Law enforcement officials who <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/health-care/24/12/42398524/person-of-interest-named-in-unitedhealthcare-ceos-murder-ghost-gun-found">arrested Mangioni in Pennsylvania</a> on Monday found not only a ghost gun and false IDs, they also discovered a handwritten note and a spiral notebook detailing his plans and a militantly expressed motive for Thompson&#8217;s shooting, <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/11/nyregion/luigi-mangione-assassination-plan-notebook.html?campaign_id=190&amp;emc=edit_ufn_20241211&amp;instance_id=141940&amp;nl=from-the-times&amp;regi_id=136109156&amp;segment_id=185442&amp;user_id=e415429009fa21c5b8b4141c24d72bca">reported</a> the New York Times Wednesday, citing local police officials. 
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">For Starters, Kill A CEO</h2>
"What do you do? You wack the C.E.O. at the annual parasitic bean-counter convention. It's targeted, precise and doesn't risk innocents," was one passage in the notebook, officials said. 
Thompson was shot and killed outside a UnitedHealth Group Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>) investor day event. UnitedHealthcare is the insurance unit of UnitedHealth Group. 
After Mangione was arrested after being <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/restaurants/24/12/42427146/pennsylvania-mcdonalds-where-unitedhealthcare-ceo-murder-suspect-arrested-gets-review-bombed-more-like-narc-donalds">recognized by customers and employees</a> at a McDonalds (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCD#NASDAQ">MCD</a>) in Altoona, Pennsylvania, authorities found a 262-word handwritten note, which seemed to be construed as taking responsibility for shooting Thompson on a midtown Manhattan street.
According to a New York Police Department internal report, which referred to Mangione&#8217;s note as a manifesto, the 26-year-old suspect viewed Thompson's murder as a "symbolic takedown," per the NY Times. The NYPD opined that Mangione "likely views himself as a hero of sorts who has finally decided to act upon such injustices" and expressed concern that others might see him as a "martyr and an example to follow."
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Fingerprints Match Up</h2>
Local<a href="https://ktvl.com/news/nation-world/luigi-mangiones-fingerprints-match-prints-found-at-the-scene-of-unitedhealthcare-ceo-brian-thompson-killing-law-enforcement-sources-midtown-manhattan-altoona-pennsylvania-mcdonalds-arrest-health-insurance-motive-forensic-evidence"> Pennsylvania news outlets</a> also reported on Wednesday that Mangioni's fingerprints have been positively matched to those found at the New York City shooting. The fingerprints match those found on a water bottle and candy bar wrapper recovered near the crime scene, the New York Post <a href="https://nypost.com/2024/12/11/us-news/luigi-mangione-in-custody-12-11-2024/">reported</a>, citing a law enforcement official. 
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Lawyer Says No To Extradition</h2>
Mangione's lawyer, Thomas Dickey, denies his client's involvement in the New York murder, noted CNN, and says Mangione will likely plead not guilty to the murder charge, among other counts. Mangione also plans to plead not guilty to Pennsylvania charges related to the gun and fake ID police found on him, Dickey said.
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Photo courtesy of Pennsylvania State Police.

'Wack The CEO,' United Health Care Murder Suspect Luigi Mangione Says In Papers Found By Police

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Health Care sector: 
<table>
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<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
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<td>TEVA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$28.7K</td>
<td>19.8K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CADL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$6.00</td>
<td>$44.6K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td>995</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PFE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$28.7K</td>
<td>27.4K</td>
<td>566</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MDT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$70.6K</td>
<td>95</td>
<td>286</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RXRX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$35.2K</td>
<td>5.8K</td>
<td>273</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMED</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$147.5K</td>
<td>6.3K</td>
<td>250</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UNH</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$580.00</td>
<td>$37.6K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td>148</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CVS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/13/24</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$26.5K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td>130</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMGN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$270.00</td>
<td>$123.5K</td>
<td>217</td>
<td>48</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NVO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/24/25</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$34.0K</td>
<td>32</td>
<td>32</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding TEVA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TEVA#NYSE">TEVA</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 37 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $15.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 15 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.7K, with a price of $287.0 per contract. There were 19843 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1350 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding CADL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CADL#NASDAQ">CADL</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 9 day(s) on December 20, 2024. Parties traded 372 contract(s) at a $6.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 22 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $44.6K, with a price of $120.0 per contract. There were 1230 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 995 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PFE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PFE#NYSE">PFE</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 401 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 101 contract(s) at a $25.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.7K, with a price of $285.0 per contract. There were 27415 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 566 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MDT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MDT#NYSE">MDT</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 282 day(s) on September 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 286 contract(s) at a $75.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 34 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $70.6K, with a price of $247.0 per contract. There were 95 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 286 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding RXRX (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RXRX#NASDAQ">RXRX</a>), we observe a call option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 401 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 150 contract(s) at a $10.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $35.2K, with a price of $235.0 per contract. There were 5818 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 273 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AMED (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMED#NASDAQ">AMED</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 37 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 250 contract(s) at a $90.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $147.5K, with a price of $590.0 per contract. There were 6378 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 250 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For UNH (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 37 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 8 contract(s) at a $580.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 8 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $37.6K, with a price of $4710.0 per contract. There were 1038 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 148 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CVS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVS#NYSE">CVS</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 2 day(s) on December 13, 2024. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $55.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.5K, with a price of $265.0 per contract. There were 1033 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 130 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AMGN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMGN#NASDAQ">AMGN</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 401 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 47 contract(s) at a $270.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $123.5K, with a price of $2630.0 per contract. There were 217 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 48 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding NVO (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVO#NYSE">NVO</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 44 day(s) on January 24, 2025. Parties traded 32 contract(s) at a $105.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $34.0K, with a price of $1065.0 per contract. There were 32 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 32 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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10 Health Care Stocks Whale Activity In Today's Session

A McDonald's Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCD#NYSE">MCD</a>) restaurant in Pennsylvania became the location of a police arrest for the suspect now <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/legal/24/12/42423214/luigi-mangione-fights-extradition-to-new-york-on-murder-charge-shouts-at-press-outside-courthouse">charged with the murder</a> of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
The arrest, which came from customers and employees recognizing suspect Luigi Mangione from surveillance photos released by New York City police, has some people upset that police were called.
What Happened: Mangione has been charged with the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/health-care/24/12/42316904/unitedhealthcare-ceo-brian-thompson-fatally-shot-outside-nyc-hotel">death of Thompson, </a>the CEO Of UnitedHealthcare, a unit of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>).
His arrest came after a McDonald's employee called police as patrons recognized the suspect, which led to his arrest.
With a potential motive for the murder of Thompson being related to the high cost of insurance premiums and high rate of insurance claim denials, the insurance sector is seeing an increased spotlight that has also made some sympathetic to whoever completed the murder.
Some who were upset with the handling of Mangione being arrested at the McDonald's used the power of the internet and social media reviews to take down the Pennsylvania restaurant location.
A large amount of one-star reviews began popping up on Google for the Pennsylvania McDonald's, as <a href="https://nypost.com/2024/12/10/business/google-removes-bad-mcdonalds-reviews-after-worker-reports-luigi-mangione/?utm_medium=social&amp;utm_campaign=nypost_business&amp;utm_source=twitter">reported </a>by the New York Post. Google, which is a unit of Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>)(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) removed one-star reviews.
"These reviews violate our policies and are being removed," a Google spokesperson told The New York Post.
While many of the one-star reviews, which are part of a process known as "review bombing" had been removed, the news outlet found several still remained.
"More like Narc-donalds…I hope obesity and heart disease are in-network in PA," one review said.
Review company Yelp Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/YELP#NYSE">YELP</a>) also saw a rush of new reviews on the Pennsylvania McDonald's and put a warning on the location's page that said "Unusual Activity Alert."
Here are some of the <a href="https://www.yelp.com/biz/mcdonalds-altoona?start=90">reviews </a>left on Yelp for the McDonald's location:
<ul>
<li>"Avoid this McDonald's location, they're out of your network. The food will send you to an early grave and no health insurance will cover that — they're in the business of denials."</li>
<li>"Major rat problem in this most anti-American establishment. Never going to eat here again."</li>
<li>"The staff was rude and they called the police on my friend Luigi. There were rats everywhere."</li>
<li>"One of the employees told me because I'm poor I don't deserve healthcare."</li>
<li>"Horrible service and the patrons today were McSnitches. Home they McStitches and their insurance doesn't pay for it."</li>
</ul>
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Why It's Important: The Pennsylvania McDonald's had private security at the location Tuesday as it saw an increased influx of customers and media. &nbsp;
Regulars at the location thought Mangione looked familiar and their conversation heard by an employee prompted the employee to call police.
"A guy came in the door, and I didn't really look at him, I thought everyone was kidding around. The one guy said, ‘That looks like the shooter from New York,'" a witness named Larry <a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/luigi-mangione-altoona-mcdonalds-witness/">told </a>CBS News.
The employee recognized Mangione while taking his order, according to the report.
McDonald's workers have said they are worried about their safety after Mangione's arrest. The Altoona Police Department, which arrested Mangione, has also received death threats, according to the report.
The sympathy that has shifted towards Mangione since his arrest comes with his social media accounts on Instagram and Facebook, which are owned by Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>)<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/social-media/24/12/42406434/meta-and-youtube-remove-accounts-of-luigi-mangione-but-x-reinstates-profile-elon-musk-says-happened-without-my-knowledge"> being shut down</a>. YouTube also deleted several channels linked to Mangione.
An account <a href="https://x.com/PepMangione">linked </a>to Mangione on X, a social media platform owned by Elon Musk, was shut down before being reinstated as Musk said he was "looking into it."
Mangione's account on X went from having under 1,000 followers to more than 300,000 at the time of writing. The last post made by Mangione was a retweet in June 2024 with his last original post made on May 14, 2024.
The May 14, 2024 post, now having millions of impressions, was centered on cellular agriculture and mentioned the company Agronomics Ltd. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AGNMF#OTC">AGNMF</a>), a penny stock that has seen a sizable boost to its share price this week.
The X account for Mangione was unverified on Monday, but is now verified Tuesday with users questioning who paid for or approved of the blue check and asking if the suspect will receive revenue similar to other accounts on the platform. 
A meme coin called Luigi was also launched and saw sizable action on Monday and Tuesday.
Users have also flocked to the GoodReads account reportedly belonging to Mangione. The profile features a reading history of books on back pain and a four-star review of the manifesto of Ted Kaczynski, also known as the Unabomber.
GoodReads, which is owned by Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) could end up a potential winner in the increased traffic related to Mangione on the site.
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Pennsylvania McDonald's Where UnitedHealthcare CEO Murder Suspect Arrested Gets Review Bombed: 'More Like Narc-Donalds'

Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, is fighting extradition from Pennsylvania to New York, where <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/health-care/24/12/42316904/unitedhealthcare-ceo-brian-thompson-fatally-shot-outside-nyc-hotel">the shooting occurred.</a>
What Happened: Mangione, who was<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/health-care/24/12/42398524/person-of-interest-named-in-unitedhealthcare-ceos-murder-ghost-gun-found"> arrested at a Pennsylvania McDonald's</a> Monday, appeared in court Tuesday afternoon for an extradition hearing. Mangione has been charged with killing Thompson, who was the CEO of UnitedHealthcare, a unit of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>).
The murder suspect and University of Pennsylvania grad said he is fighting extradition while appearing in court alongside his lawyer. Mangione told the judge he understood his rights, according to a <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/live/2024/12/10/nyregion/unitedhealthcare-luigi-mangione">report </a>from the New York Times.
Mangione's lawyer Thomas Dickey told his client to stop talking at one point when the lawyer was discussing mask wearing with the judge.
"No, no. Don't say a word," Dickey said.
Mangione was in the courtroom for 45 minutes Tuesday and was handcuffed during the appearance.
Dickey told reporters he was representing Mangione prior to the start of the hearing, but would not clarify if he was only representing him in the extradition hearing or the entire case. Dickey also did not answer when asked whether he had been retained by his client or court appointed.
Ahead of the hearing, Mangione shouted toward reporters as he was led into the courthouse. 
"It's extremely out of touch and an insult to the intelligence of the American people," Mangione said, <a href="https://x.com/nypost/status/1866562261575258571">according</a> to the New York Post.
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What's Next: Bail was not set by the judge, despite a request from Mangione's lawyer. Mangione will remain custody in Pennsylvania as the extradition process continues.
With Mangione fighting extradition to New York, the process to get him back to New York could take weeks or up to a month according to the New York Times report.
Mangione is entitled to a hearing in Pennsylvania that would include evidence and a witness from the Manhattan district attorney's office.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul will also have to formally submit a "governor's warrant" to Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro requesting extradition, the report said.
Among the charges Mangione faces is second-degree murder in New York. The charge carries a minimum punishment of 15 years and up to life in prison upon conviction. In the state of Pennsylvania he faces weapons charges.
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Luigi Mangione Fights Extradition To New York On Murder Charge, Shouts At Press Outside Courthouse

Luigi Mangione was arrested in Pennsylvania Monday morning as a person of interest in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. He has now been charged with the murder of Thompson and details are emerging as people interview friends and family and comb through his various<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/social-media/24/12/42406434/meta-and-youtube-remove-accounts-of-luigi-mangione-but-x-reinstates-profile-elon-musk-says-happened-without-my-knowledge"> social media accounts.</a>
What Happened: Mangione is facing various charges related to weapons and the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/health-care/24/12/42316904/unitedhealthcare-ceo-brian-thompson-fatally-shot-outside-nyc-hotel">death of Thompson</a>, who was the CEO of UnitedHealthcare, a unit of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>).
The murder led police on a manhunt in New York City. Mangione was<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/health-care/24/12/42396605/man-questioned-in-unitedhealthcare-ceo-murder-mcdonalds-customer-tip-leads-to-detainment-in-pennsylvania"> recognized</a> at a Pennsylvania McDonald's where he was arrested and found with a ghost gun, silencer and clothes that matched the suspect at large.
The 26-year-old has connections to various states including Pennsylvania where he was a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania. The Ivy League grad earned bachelor's and master's degrees from the school and was also the valedictorian of Gilman School in Baltimore before attending college, as <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/09/nyregion/united-healthcare-ceo-shooting-luigi-mangione.html">reported </a>by the New York Times.
Distance from Family &amp; Friends: As more details emerge on Mangione and the potential motives for the murder he is being charged with, friends and family have shared that the suspect wasn't in regular contact over the last six months.
One social media post found Monday was from a friend of Mangione asking about his plans to attend his wedding and honoring the commitment he made. The post has since been deleted.
Former classmates and friends said Mangione was outgoing, played sports and the silence was unusual. Mangione came from a wealthy family in the Baltimore area well-known for their wealth and charity work.
A school friend said that they received a message from Mangione's family earlier this year saying they had not heard from him for several months after his back surgery. Friends also had not heard from him, according to the report.
The suspect's mother reported him missing on Nov. 18, sources <a href="https://nypost.com/2024/12/09/us-news/luigi-mangione-suspect-in-fatal-shooting-of-unitedhealthcare-ceo-reported-missing-by-family-after-back-surgery/">told </a>the New York Post.
At his arraignment Monday, Mangione said he had been in contact with family "until recently."
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Back Pain: Mangione was found with a reported manifesto where he lashed out at healthcare companies for focusing on profits over the health of their customers. It is unknown if Mangione had a personal connection to UnitedHealthcare at this time.
"I do apologize for any strife or traumas but it had to be done. Frankly, these parasites simply had it coming," the manifesto which has not been made public, reportedly said, <a href="https://apnews.com/article/unitedhealthcare-ceo-shooting-suspect-c68d0328f278d85fcf201ae89f634098">according </a>to the Associated Press.
The attack against the CEO of a large insurance company has sparked questions about whether Mangione was seeking revenge or retaliation for a denied claim.
Some on social media have praised Mangione due to their own distrust and problems with insurance claims, sparking wide debate about the case and concerns that it could be harder to find a jury of peers without preconceived notions.
Mangione lived in Hawaii for six months at a co-living space called Surfbreak. R.J. Martin, who co-founded Surfbreak, has given several interviews about the case and shared that Mangione suffered from back issues.
"His spine was kind of misaligned," Martin said. "He said his lower vertebrae were almost like a half-inch off, and I think it pinched a nerve."
Martin said Mangione did not regularly complain about the back pain or take painkillers, but it was known that his pain affected him physically. Mangione left Hawaii in 2023 for what Martin said was likely back surgery. Martin said Mangione returned to Hawaii at one point after the surgery, but they were never able to meet up.
Martin also recalled that Mangione tried to go surfing once, but it didn't work out due to his back pain.
Reading Habits: An account believed to belong to Mangione on the social media site for book lovers GoodReads shows that the suspect had read books on back pain.
A book review on the manifesto of Ted Kaczynski, also known as the Unabomber, has drawn increased attention after Mangione's arrest.
"It's easy to quickly and thoughtless write this off as the manifesto of a lunatic, in order to avoid facing some of the uncomfortable problems it identifies," Mangione wrote in his review. "But it's simply impossible to ignore how prescient many of his predictions about modern society turned out."
Mangione gave the Unabomber manifesto a four-star rating and ended the review with a quote he said he found online that includes the words: "'Violence never solved anything' is a statement uttered by cowards and predators."
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UnitedHealthcare CEO Murder Suspect: Chronic Pain, Unabomber Fascination, Isolation Details Emerge

A&nbsp;person of interest has been&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/health-care/24/12/42396605/man-questioned-in-unitedhealthcare-ceo-murder-mcdonalds-customer-tip-leads-to-detainment-in-pennsylvania">identified in the shooting death</a> Brian Thompson, CEO of&nbsp;UnitedHealthcare, a unit of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>). The suspect was found with a &#8220;ghost gun&#8221;&nbsp;made with a 3D printer and is facing charges in Pennsylvania for weapons, forgery, and other crimes.
What Happened: A <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/health-care/24/12/42396605/man-questioned-in-unitedhealthcare-ceo-murder-mcdonalds-customer-tip-leads-to-detainment-in-pennsylvania">man was detained Monday</a> at a Pennsylvania McDonald's, following a tip from a customer, and is being questioned over possible involvement in the murder.
This has brought the focus on the use of ghost guns, which has surged over the past decade. These firearms can be assembled from kits bought online or manufactured using 3D printers – they lack serial numbers and are untraceable, which is why they are referred to as "ghost guns."
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The Problem With Ghost Guns: The lack of traceability by law enforcement agencies has resulted in ghost guns becoming a significant concern in the U.S., contributing to gun violence and prompting legal scrutiny.
Ghost guns are typically sold&nbsp;as incomplete frames and receivers,&nbsp;which&nbsp;can be turned into functional&nbsp;firearms by adding other parts. The anonymity of these guns makes them attractive to those seeking to bypass legal restrictions.
Are Ghost Guns Legal To Own? As things stand today, ghost guns are legal to own at the federal level.
Prior to 2022, these&nbsp;kits could be sold without&nbsp;serial numbers, registration, or background checks.
The ATF introduced new regulations in 2022, requiring serial numbers and background checks for ghost gun kits. However, these rules have faced legal challenges and are <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41198755/supreme-court-set-to-reconvene-with-ghost-guns-trans-youth-healthcare-and-elections-on-docket">currently under review</a> in the Garland v VanDerStok case before the Supreme Court.
Why It Matters: The <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/health-care/24/12/42316904/unitedhealthcare-ceo-brian-thompson-fatally-shot-outside-nyc-hotel">murder of Thompson</a>&nbsp;has drawn attention to the growing threat of ghost guns, which have been linked to increasing gun violence across the U.S. The incident highlights the challenges law enforcement faces in tracing these weapons.
In June, U.S. Surgeon General&nbsp;Vivek H. Murthy&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/06/39484065/us-surgeon-general-calls-gun-violence-a-public-health-issue">declared gun violence a public health crisis</a>, urging the nation to address it with the same urgency as other major health issues.
The ongoing legal battle over ghost gun regulations underscores the complexity of balancing gun rights with public safety concerns.
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What's A Ghost Gun That Alleged UnitedHealthcare CEO Assassin Used In NYC?

In a swift response to the ongoing <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/24/12/42345843/bullets-used-to-kill-unitedhealthcare-ceo-contained-eerie-message-heres-what-they-could-mean">investigation into the murder</a> of UnitedHealthcare (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>) CEO Brian Thompson, social media giants have taken decisive actions against the suspect, Luigi Mangione.
What Happened: On Monday, Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) removed Mangione&#8217;s Facebook and Instagram accounts.
Similarly, Alphabet Inc.&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) YouTube deleted three channels linked to him, as well as an impersonator&#8217;s channel. The channels were removed under YouTube&#8217;s creator responsibility and impersonation policies.
Mangione&#8217;s account on X, formerly Twitter was briefly suspended during his arraignment in Pennsylvania.
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X's owner Elon Musk stated he was unaware of the suspension and promised to investigate.
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Following this, Mangione&#8217;s X account was reinstated. His account had seen a significant increase in followers, jumping from under a thousand to more than 274,000, at the time of writing.
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Why It Matters: New York officials have charged Mangione with second-degree murder and multiple weapon possession charges, <a href="https://edition.cnn.com/us/live-news/brian-thompson-unitedhealthcare-death-investigation-12-9-24/index.html">reported</a> CNN.
He was <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42399029/unitedhealth-group-shares-are-on-the-rise-today-whats-going-on">arrested Monday morning</a> in Pennsylvania and is being questioned regarding his involvement in Thompson&#8217;s murder. The investigation continues as authorities seek to uncover the motive behind the killing.
The murder of Thompson has placed UnitedHealthcare under intense scrutiny. The company is facing questions about potential links between Thompson&#8217;s death and industry tensions.
Bullet <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42365853/unitedhealthcare-faces-tough-questions-following-insurance-business-ceos-tragic-death">casings found at the crime scene</a> bore inscriptions like &#8220;deny&#8221; and &#8220;delay,&#8221; terms often associated with insurance practices.
This incident has also highlighted the growing trend of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/management/24/12/42373168/ceos-bulk-up-on-security-mark-zuckerberg-outspent-sundar-pichai-elon-musk-before-unitedhealthcare-ceo-killing">increased security spending</a> by companies for their executives, with Mark Zuckerberg's Meta leading the way.
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Benzinga Market Summary: Person Of Interest Identified In UnitedHealthcare CEO Shooting, Metals And Materials Stocks Rise On Potential China Policy Easing, Nvidia Falls On China Probe

UnitedHealth Group Inc.&#8216;s stock (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>) is trading higher Monday following the detainment of a person of interest in the murder of Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare. Here&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/UNH/news">what you need to know.</a>
What To Know: Thompson was shot and killed in a premeditated attack outside a Manhattan hotel on Wednesday. The incident has drawn widespread attention and the company's stock has been under pressure, falling 10% over the past five trading days. On Monday, authorities detained Luigi Mangione, 26, in Altoona, Pennsylvania, based on a tip from a McDonald's employee who recognized him.
According to the <a href="http://althcare-ceo-brian-thompson-outside-nyc-hotel/">New York Post</a>, Mangione was carrying fake identification, a ghost gun with a silencer and a manifesto critical of the healthcare industry. This discovery may suggest a motive linked to broader criticisms of the sector. Bullets recovered from the crime scene were inscribed with words like &#8220;deny,&#8221; &#8220;depose&#8221; and &#8220;defend,&#8221; adding to speculation about the attack&#8217;s intent.
The detainment of Mangione marks a significant development in the investigation, which may be reassuring to investors concerned about the uncertainty surrounding the case. However, Thompson's death leaves a leadership void at UnitedHealthcare, a key division of UnitedHealth Group, potentially impacting the company's operations and investor confidence.
UnitedHealth's stock price reflects a market trying to balance short-term clarity in the investigation with the long-term implications of losing a senior executive. The resolution of this case and its effect on the company's leadership stability will likely continue to influence the stock's performance in the coming days.
UNH Price Action: UnitedHealth Group shares were up 1.76% at $559.27 at the time of writing, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro.</a>
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UnitedHealth Group Shares Are On The Rise Today: What's Going On?

Luigi Mangione, arrested in Pennsylvania Monday morning, is a person of interest in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/health-care/24/12/42316904/unitedhealthcare-ceo-brian-thompson-fatally-shot-outside-nyc-hotel">the murder of </a>UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, according to New York officials. 
What Happened: The CEO of UnitedHealthcare, a unit of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>), was killed in New York City Wednesday, sending police on the hunt for<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42322999/unitedhealth-deeply-saddened-and-shocked-by-death-of-brian-thompson-new-york-police-share-update-on-case-with-10k-reward-offered-rockefeller-center-tree-lighting-to-go-on" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> a suspect and motive.</a>
A man detained Monday at a Pennsylvania McDonald&#8217;s is being questioned over possible involvement in the murder, the New York Times <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/live/2024/12/09/nyregion/uhc-ceo-murder-suspect?campaign_id=190&amp;emc=edit_ufn_20241209&amp;instance_id=141764&amp;nl=from-the-times&amp;regi_id=136109156&amp;segment_id=185271&amp;user_id=e415429009fa21c5b8b4141c24d72bca">reported</a>.
The <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/health-care/24/12/42396605/man-questioned-in-unitedhealthcare-ceo-murder-mcdonalds-customer-tip-leads-to-detainment-in-pennsylvania">suspect in question</a> is 26-year-old Mangione, New York officials said Monday.
"We have a strong person of interest in the shooting that shook our city," New York City Mayor Eric Adams said at a press conference.
Adams said the man in custody matches photos of the murder suspect and items in his possession were connected to the death of the UnitedHealthcare CEO.
New York Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said Mangione was found with a gun, silencer and fake New Jersey identification that matched what the suspect in last week's murder used to check into a New York hostel.
A ghost gun, which are firearms put together with components and are not traceable, was found on Mangione. The weapon can fire 9mm bullets, according to the report, and may have been made with a 3D printer.
Mangione is being held on local firearms charges in Altoona, the Times report said. He has not been charged with Thompson&#8217;s murder. 
Tisch thanked the media for spreading the photos to the public to help in the search.
"We should never underestimate the power of the public to be our eyes and ears," Tisch said.
Tisch said it was a "combination of old-school detective work and new age technology" that helped detain the suspect.
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About Mangione: New York City Police Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny said Mangione was born and raised in Maryland and lived in Honolulu until recently. Mangione has no criminal record in New York.
A document found on Mangione says health care companies prioritize profits over the health of customers, the Times report said. 
"It does seem he has some ill will toward corporate America," Kenny said of Mangione. 
The report said Mangione went to college in Pennsylvania and police don't know if he knew anyone in the state.
"We believe he was acting alone."
New York authorities are working on extraditing Mangione to New York.
UNH Price Action: UnitedHealth Group stock is up 2% to $559.89 on Monday versus a 52-week trading range of $436.38 to $630.73. Shares were trading flat earlier in the intraday session, with news of the detainment sending shares higher.
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