US stocks today: US stocks end higher as healthcare stocks lift Dow, tech a breather

Wall Street ended higher on Tuesday, led by the Dow as investors shifted towards healthcare and other value stocks. The S&P 500 also gained, while the Nasdaq slipped as technology stocks paused after a rebound in the previous session. Healthcare shares gained, while small-caps and defensive sectors also outperformed.

Oct 21, 2026 - 00:00
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US stocks today: US stocks end higher as healthcare stocks lift Dow, tech a breather
Wall Street ended higher on Tuesday, led by the Dow as investors shifted towards healthcare and other value stocks. The S&P 500 also gained, while the Nasdaq slipped as technology stocks paused after a rebound in the previous session. Healthcare shares gained, while small-caps and defensive sectors also outperformed.

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