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Updated · MarketWatch · Apr 29Universal Health Services Inc. Cl B shares rise 3.34%, outperforming market
7 articles · Updated · MarketWatch · Apr 29
- Shares closed at $167.97 on Wednesday, with trading volume reaching 1.6 million, more than double the 50-day average.
- The stock outperformed rivals like Select Medical Holdings and Community Health Systems, despite the S&P 500 and Dow Jones both declining.
- Universal Health Services Inc. Cl B remains 31.81% below its 52-week high of $246.33, reached in November 2025, reflecting ongoing market volatility.
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