UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH) News
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Natera, UnitedHealth Group And A Tech Stock On CNBC’s ‘Final Trades’
On CNBC’s “ Halftime Report Final Trades,” Rob Sechan, CEO of NewEdge Wealth, picked Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company (NYSE: HPE ). Supporting his choice, Hewlett Packard posted better-than-expected fiscal 2026 third-q
LIVE | Sep 28, 2026, 11:38 AM UTC
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Americans navigate 'wild West' of health insurance options after dropping Obamacare plans
By Sriparna RoyWhen Stacy Cox, a self-employed photographer in Kanab, Utah, dropped her Obamacare health insurance plan this year, routine preventive care became a financial dilemma. Now she finds herself weighing $1,200
NEWS | Sep 25, 2026, 10:00 AM UTC
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UNH - UnitedHealth Group Announces Addition to Leadership Team
UNH - UnitedHealth Group Announces Addition to Leadership Team
NEWS | Sep 24, 2026, 12:34 PM UTC
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UnitedHealth Group (UNH) Appoints Chief Administrative Officer
UnitedHealth Group named Jodee Kozlak chief administrative officer, effective Sept. 28, 2026, to lead People, Real Estate, Procurement and Corporate Security.Material DetailsContext by AI AnalystThis is an early-stage ma
NEWS | Sep 24, 2026, 12:30 PM UTC
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UnitedHealth Group Announces Addition to Leadership Team
UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) today announced Jodee Kozlak will join the company as chief administrative officer, effective Sept. 28, 2026.In this newly created role, Kozlak will help drive enterprise modernization and
NEWS | Sep 24, 2026, 12:30 PM UTC
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ORCL UNH - San Juan Regional Medical Center Teams with Oracle Health to Streamline Patient Flow
ORCL UNH - San Juan Regional Medical Center Teams with Oracle Health to Streamline Patient Flow
NEWS | Sep 18, 2026, 06:00 PM UTC
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Goldman Sachs, UnitedHealth And A Tech Stock On CNBC’s ‘Final Trades’
On CNBC’s “ Halftime Report Final Trades,” Kevin Simpson, founder and CEO of Capital Wealth Planning, picked UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (NYSE: UNH ). UnitedHealth Group said it will release its third-quarter financi
LIVE | Sep 18, 2026, 01:05 PM UTC
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Aetna to streamline cancer treatment preapprovals to one prior authorization process
CVS Health said its Aetna unit will reduce next year the number of preapproval requirements for cancer treatment to only one medical prior authorization process early on.
EQUITY | Sep 17, 2026, 11:00 AM UTC
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UnitedHealth Group to report Q3 2026 results on Oct. 13
UnitedHealth Group will release third-quarter 2026 financial results on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, before market open, and host an analyst/investor teleconference at 8:00 a.m. ET.
EQUITY | Sep 15, 2026, 10:36 PM UTC
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UnitedHealth Group sets Q3 2026 earnings release for Oct. 13
UnitedHealth Group will report third-quarter 2026 results Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026, before market open, and will host an 8:00 a.m. ET teleconference that will be webcast on its Investor Relations page.
EQUITY | Sep 15, 2026, 08:10 PM UTC
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PE majors eye Orbicular Pharma stake, valuation seen up to $1.5 bn
Mumbai, Sept. 15 -- Orbicular Pharmaceutical Technologies has attracted early interest from private equity firms including Warburg Pincus and CVC Capital Partners, as the specialty pharmaceutical firm explores a stake sa
NEWS | Sep 15, 2026, 03:03 AM UTC
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Elevance leads UBS health benefits survey as employers brace for higher costs
Elevance Health emerged as the highest-rated national health insurer in UBS’s annual survey of employee-benefit managers, while the three largest pharmacy-benefit managers appear well positioned to withstand a surge in c
NEWS | Sep 13, 2026, 06:01 PM UTC
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Notable healthcare headlines for the week: UnitedHealth, Amgen, and CooperCompanies in focus
Wall Street rallied on Friday after the latest consumer inflation report came in broadly in line with expectations, helping ease concerns over price pressures and supporting a rebound across risk assets.On Friday, the Do
NEWS | Sep 13, 2026, 01:11 PM UTC
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Catalyst Watch: FOMC blockbuster, Salesforce event, and 24-hour trading talk
Welcome to Seeking Alpha's Catalyst Watch - a breakdown of some of next week's actionable events that stand out. Read more about the events that may impact stock prices next week.Monday - September 14Tuesday - September
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 11, 2026, 07:01 PM UTC
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UnitedHealth shares drop after selling Optum Health interest in Florida
UnitedHealth Group (UNH) shares fell about 2.5% after selling an interest in part of its Optum Health business in Florida to private equity firm TPG. Terms were not disclosed.
EQUITY | Sep 09, 2026, 05:31 PM UTC
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25 dividend stocks to watch as market sentiment turns negative
Dividend-paying stocks gained renewed momentum Wednesday as investors shifted toward safety amid a slide in broader market averages.The blue-chip Dow Jones Industrial Average TVC:DJI dropped to a new one-month low while
ENERGY | Sep 09, 2026, 04:51 PM UTC
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UNH management says margin and turnaround on track
UNH management remains optimistic about multi-year growth, citing Medicare and Medicaid trends supporting margin improvement and operational turnaround, alongside strategic investments, cost reductions, and product innov
EQUITY | Sep 09, 2026, 01:22 PM UTC
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UNH management raises 2026-2028 optimism on Medicare, cost control
UNH management expressed optimism for 2026-2028, citing strong Medicare and Medicaid performance, ongoing cost reduction, and strategic investment in value-based care and technology, with Optum Health and Insight driving
EQUITY | Sep 09, 2026, 01:02 PM UTC
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UnitedHealth sells Florida Wellmed clinics interest to TPG
UnitedHealth sold an interest in Florida Wellmed clinics to TPG, according to Bloomberg News.
EQUITY | Sep 09, 2026, 01:32 AM UTC
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UnitedHealth to present strategy, outlook at healthcare conference
UnitedHealth will present strategy, market positions, recent results and market expectations at the Wells Fargo 21st Annual Healthcare Conference.
REGULATION | Sep 08, 2026, 08:15 PM UTC
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DELAYED UPDATE — UNH reports Q2 revenue $112B; cuts prior authorizations ~30%
UnitedHealth Group posted Q2 revenue of $112B, with UnitedHealthcare generating $86B and $3.9B in segment profit. The company plans to cut prior authorizations by ~30% and speed payments up to 50% for ~1,400 rural hospit
EARNINGS | Sep 07, 2026, 11:23 AM UTC
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UnitedHealth drops after elimination of 30% prior-authorization barriers
UnitedHealth Group fell about 1.1% to $396.31 as investors weighed a plan to eliminate 30% of prior-authorization requirements for most commercial business starting October 1.
EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 05:16 PM UTC
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UnitedHealth rises as UnitedHealthcare removes prior-authorization requirements
UnitedHealth Group (UNH) gained about 0.8% to $399.4 Wednesday. Starting October 1, UnitedHealthcare will eliminate prior-authorization requirements for a broad set of services.
EQUITY | Sep 02, 2026, 09:06 PM UTC
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UnitedHealth shares rise on prior-authorization rollback for 30% services
UnitedHealth Group (UNH) rallied about 1.4% to $394.745 Tuesday morning after unveiling a rollback of prior-authorization requirements. From October 1, UnitedHealthcare plans to drop requirements across cardiology, per t
EQUITY | Sep 01, 2026, 05:46 PM UTC
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UnitedHealthcare ends prior authorization for more conditions from Oct. 1
UnitedHealth’s insurance unit said a broad range of conditions will no longer need prior approval starting October 1, aiming to eliminate prior authorization for 30% of healthcare services by year-end.
EQUITY | Sep 01, 2026, 10:15 AM UTC
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Dow Jones opens 0.14% higher as Visa leads gainers
The Dow Jones Index is up 76 points, or 0.14%, on Monday, with Visa, UnitedHealth and Walt Disney among the top gainers and Caterpillar, Boeing and Merck among the biggest losers.
EQUITY | Aug 24, 2026, 01:40 PM UTC
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CVS, Humana, UnitedHealth see softer Medicaid managed care declines
According to the latest enrollment tracker, Medicaid managed care declines have been softer in recent months for CVS, Humana and UnitedHealth.
EQUITY | Aug 20, 2026, 12:09 PM UTC
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UnitedHealth tops Q2 EPS and raises FY26 guidance on CNBC
UnitedHealth Group reports adjusted Q2 EPS of $6.38 and GAAP EPS of $6.04, with revenue $112.03B, and issues FY26 guidance above estimates on CNBC’s Final Trades.
EARNINGS | Aug 17, 2026, 03:38 PM UTC
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Dow Jones opens 0.29% lower as McDonald's, UnitedHealth fall
The Dow Jones Index opens 0.29% lower, down 158 points, with McDonald's, UnitedHealth and Microsoft leading losses while Cisco Systems, Caterpillar and Goldman Sachs rise.
EQUITY | Aug 17, 2026, 01:40 PM UTC
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Dow Jones closes 0.20% lower as Salesforce, Cisco lead declines
The Dow Jones Index fell 108 points, or 0.20%, on Friday to close at 53732, with Salesforce, Cisco Systems and Amgen among the biggest drags.
EQUITY | Aug 14, 2026, 08:35 PM UTC
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Dow Jones opens 0.07% lower as Home Depot, Merck drag
The Dow Jones Index opens 0.07% lower, losing 37 points, with Home Depot, Merck and Sherwin-Williams leading declines while Chevron, UnitedHealth and Walt Disney offset some weakness.
EQUITY | Aug 14, 2026, 01:40 PM UTC
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UnitedHealth shares fall to 9-week low
UnitedHealth shares decrease to $397.30, the lowest since June 2026, after losing 6.52% over the past 4 weeks and gaining 46.4% over the last 12 months.
EQUITY | Aug 14, 2026, 01:30 PM UTC
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UnitedHealth faces derivative suit over Medicare and governance claims
Shareholders filed a derivative action against UnitedHealth Group and current and former leaders, alleging Medicare Advantage fraud, algorithmic care denials, data issues and insider sales.
EARNINGS | Aug 13, 2026, 06:27 PM UTC
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UNH Authorizes Quarterly Dividend
UnitedHealth Group's board authorizes payment of quarterly dividend
EQUITY | Aug 12, 2026, 11:01 AM UTC
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Humana's Strong Quarter Fails To Impress
Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM ) stock fell on Wednesday after the health insurer said it expects lower profits in fiscal 2026. The company reported second-quarter adjusted income of $7.61 per share, up from $6.27 last year and
EARNINGS | Jul 29, 2026, 05:05 PM UTC
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UnitedHealth Expands Health Hubs
UnitedHealth expands health hubs in Tennessee
EQUITY | Jul 29, 2026, 01:42 PM UTC
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Trump Admin Pulls The Plug On A Medicare Subsidy That Cut Drug Premiums— Oz Says the 'Bailout' Is Over As Seniors Brace for 2027 Hikes
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced Tuesday it will end the Medicare Part D Premium Stabilization Demonstration after the 2026 plan year, ending a federal subsidy program that has helped keep pre
MACRO | Jul 29, 2026, 10:50 AM UTC
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HUM CI UNH ELV The Trump administration plans to end a subsidy program that helped hold down premiums for Medicare drug plans, a move that c
HUM CI UNH ELV The Trump administration plans to end a subsidy program that helped hold down premiums for Medicare drug plans, a move that could leave many seniors facing higher rates for their prescription coverage next
GEOPOLITICS | Jul 28, 2026, 08:00 PM UTC
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UnitedHealth, Ardagh Metal Packaging, Nvidia And More: CNBC’s ‘Final Trades’
On CNBC’s “ Halftime Report Final Trades,”Short Hills Capital Partners’ Stephen Weiss named UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (NYSE: UNH ) as his final trade. Lending support to his choice, UnitedHealth, on July 16, report
RATES | Jul 23, 2026, 12:15 PM UTC
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UNH AMBP RSP NVDA - CNBC Halftime final trades
UNH AMBP RSP NVDA - CNBC Halftime final trades
EQUITY | Jul 22, 2026, 04:59 PM UTC
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Nvidia, Goldman Sachs, UnitedHealth and an Energy Stock on CNBC’s ‘Final Trades’
On CNBC’s “ Halftime Report Final Trades,” Joshua Brown, co-founder and CEO of Ritholtz Wealth Management, named NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ: NVDA ), which traded higher on Tuesday. According to recent news, NVIDIA expand
EARNINGS | Jul 22, 2026, 12:32 PM UTC
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NVDA UNH GS FANG - Final Trades on CNBC
NVDA UNH GS FANG - Final Trades on CNBC
EQUITY | Jul 21, 2026, 04:59 PM UTC
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Apple, UnitedHealth Group And A Basic Material Stock: CNBC’s ‘Final Trades’
On CNBC’s “ Halftime Report Final Trades,” Kevin Simpson, Capital Wealth Planning, named Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL ) as his final trade. Lending support to his choice, HSBC analyst Nicolas Cote-Colisson, on Friday, upgrad
RATES | Jul 20, 2026, 01:08 PM UTC
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Bulls and Bears: PayPal, UnitedHealth, Netflix — And Stocks End Wild Week
examined the prospects for many investors’ favorite stocks over the last week — here’s a look at some of our top stories. U.S. stocks finished a volatile week lower as an escalating selloff in artificial intelligence and
MACRO | Jul 18, 2026, 12:01 PM UTC
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AAPL RIO UNH - Final Trades on CNBC
AAPL RIO UNH - Final Trades on CNBC
EQUITY | Jul 17, 2026, 04:59 PM UTC
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Why UnitedHealth Can't Stop Saying One Word: 'Restless'
UnitedHealth Group Inc. (NYSE: UNH ) spent much of its second-quarter earnings call talking about recovering margins, stronger guidance and operational improvements. But there was another message hidden in plain sight. T
EARNINGS | Jul 17, 2026, 02:01 PM UTC
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UnitedHealth Analysts Increase Their Forecasts After Better-Than-Expected Q2 Results
UnitedHealth Group Inc. (NYSE: UNH ) on Thursday reported better-than-expected second-quarter results and raised its full-year 2026 earnings guidance. Adjusted earnings came in at $6.38 per share, topping the analyst con
EARNINGS | Jul 17, 2026, 01:37 PM UTC
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UnitedHealth price target raised by $20 at Truist, here's why
UnitedHealth price target raised by $20 at Truist, here's why
EQUITY | Jul 17, 2026, 12:41 PM UTC
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What You Missed On Wall Street On Thursday
The major averages closed broadly lower amid a new wave of corporate earnings reports and renewed weakness in the semiconductor space. Earnings season has started off strong this week, as more than 87% of the 40 S&P 500
RATES | Jul 16, 2026, 08:25 PM UTC
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UnitedHealth Rally Sparks Bullish Case for Healthcare ETFs Despite Medicare Advantage Losses
UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH ) surged about 9% in premarket trading Thursday after raising its full-year earnings guidance, despite reporting a loss of 965,000 Medicare Advantage members since the end of 2025. The move
RATES | Jul 16, 2026, 05:24 PM UTC
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UnitedHealth Hits 15‑Month High: Congressional Trades That Suddenly Look Brilliant
UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH ) shares are trading higher Thursday morning after the company beat analyst estimates and reported guidance ahead of expectations. With the stock hitting new 52-week highs, here’s a look at
EARNINGS | Jul 16, 2026, 05:24 PM UTC
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Baird upgrades UnitedHealth to Neutral on earnings recovery
As previously reported,...
EQUITY | Jul 16, 2026, 05:11 PM UTC
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Largest discount to VWAP ASTS (-5.22%) HUM (-4.03%) QS (-3.96%) MP (-3.95%) WDC (-3.9%) SNDK (-3.69%) RKLB (-3.62%) UNH (-3.36%) GLW (-3.35%
Largest discount to VWAP ASTS (-5.22%) HUM (-4.03%) QS (-3.96%) MP (-3.95%) WDC (-3.9%) SNDK (-3.69%) RKLB (-3.62%) UNH (-3.36%) GLW (-3.35%) MRVL (-3%) (Russell 1000 names)
EQUITY | Jul 16, 2026, 04:49 PM UTC
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Full Transcript: UnitedHealth Group Q2 2026 Earnings Call
UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH ) reported second-quarter financial results on Thursday. The transcript from the company's second-quarter earnings call has been provided below. This transcript is brought to you APIs. For r
EARNINGS | Jul 16, 2026, 04:43 PM UTC
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Gold Falls Over 1%; UnitedHealth Posts Upbeat Earnings
U.S. stocks traded mostly lower midway through trading, with the Nasdaq Composite falling around 1% on Thursday. The Dow traded down 0.07% to 52,619.72 while the NASDAQ dipped 0.96% to 26,017.62. The S&P 500 also fell, d
CENTRAL_BANK | Jul 16, 2026, 04:31 PM UTC
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Midday Fly By: UnitedHealth, United Airlines, GE Aersopace report Q2 beats
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was higher near noon while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq were lower as investors digest a new wave of corporate earnings reports and renewed weakness in the semiconductor space. Markets continue
MACRO | Jul 16, 2026, 04:10 PM UTC
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UnitedHealth Stock Rallies on Earnings: Warren Buffett Successor's Nine-Figure Mistake
Shares of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH ) are soaring Thursday morning after the company posted second-quarter financial results that beat analyst estimates and provided guidance above estimates. This is good news for ex
RATES | Jul 16, 2026, 02:36 PM UTC
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Abbott Laboratories, AtaiBeckley, ManpowerGroup And Other Big Stocks Moving Higher On Thursday
U.S. stocks were mixed, with the Nasdaq Composite falling around 150 points on Thursday. Shares of Abbott Laboratories (NYSE: ABT ) rose sharply after the company reported better-than-expected second-quarter financial re
EARNINGS | Jul 16, 2026, 02:11 PM UTC
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XLV Healthcare +2.5% behind strong UNH results; XLP Consumer Staples +2.1% amid rotation into defensive stocks; XLE Energy +1% and XLRE REIT
XLV Healthcare +2.5% behind strong UNH results; XLP Consumer Staples +2.1% amid rotation into defensive stocks; XLE Energy +1% and XLRE REITs +1%
EQUITY | Jul 16, 2026, 01:56 PM UTC
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UnitedHealth Lost Nearly 1 Million Medicare Members. Here's Why Investors Aren't Worried
Losing nearly one million Medicare Advantage members would normally be enough to send investors running. Not this time. Buried in UnitedHealth Group Inc’s (NYSE: UNH ) second-quarter earnings report Thursday morning was
MACRO | Jul 16, 2026, 01:38 PM UTC