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Notable healthcare headlines for the week: UNH, Eli Lilly and Merck in focus Comments Wall Street rallied higher as investors digested upbeat earnings from big tech companies during the week. The Nasdaq gained 2.2%, the S&P 500 moved up by 0.7%, and the Dow added 0.7% this week. However, the S&P 500 Health Care Index Sector ( Quick Insights Healthcare underperformed tech, with the S&P 500 Health Care Index down 1.4% while Nasdaq and S&P 500 rose. UnitedHealth and Eli Lilly rose on strong earnings and increased outlooks; Merck dipped despite good results due to a narrowed full-year sales forecast. Clario will be integrated into Thermo Fisher’s Laboratory Products and Biopharma Services segment, expanding its clinical trial data capabilities. Recommended For You More Trending News
