US stocks: Dow, S&P 500 end higher as traders shift from AI to healthcare

After a rocky start, the S&P 500 experienced a resurgence, largely spurred by investments in the healthcare and consumer segments. Investors seemed to distance themselves from technology stocks, anxious about mounting debts in the AI sector. Eli Lilly and UnitedHealth rose thanks to favorable evaluations from Deutsche Bank, whereas Broadcom and Nvidia struggled.

Oct 16, 2026 - 00:00
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US stocks: Dow, S&P 500 end higher as traders shift from AI to healthcare
After a rocky start, the S&P 500 experienced a resurgence, largely spurred by investments in the healthcare and consumer segments. Investors seemed to distance themselves from technology stocks, anxious about mounting debts in the AI sector. Eli Lilly and UnitedHealth rose thanks to favorable evaluations from Deutsche Bank, whereas Broadcom and Nvidia struggled.

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