Short answer
Healthcare rises on strong drug pipelines, favourable Medicare pricing news, or as a defensive shift when the economy slows.
Why are healthcare stocks rising?
What happened
The Health Care Select Sector ETF (XLV) climbed, led by big pharma and med-tech.
Why it happened
Weight-loss drugs (GLP-1s from Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk) are reshaping the sector. Aging populations also mean structural demand.
Why investors care
Healthcare is defensive and roughly 13% of the S&P 500.
How it affects ordinary people
New drugs and technologies eventually affect what your insurer covers.
FAQ
Are GLP-1 drugs a fad?
Most analysts expect the market to expand for years — new indications keep being approved.
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