Sector Update: Health Care Stocks Higher Pre-Bell Wednesday
MT Newswires Live
Jul 29
Healthcare stocks were higher premarket Wednesday, with the State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) gaining by 0.3% and the iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) advancing 0.5%.
Humana (HUM) stock was down more than 2% premarket after the company cut its 2026 GAAP earnings guidance.
GE Healthcare Technologies (GEHC) shares were 9% higher after the company reported higher Q2 adjusted earnings and revenue.
Fortrea (FTRE) gained more than 3% after the company reported higher-than-expected Q2 adjusted earnings and revenue.
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