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US stocks: US market regains ground as bond yields ease; healthcare stocks rally

Economic Times 19 August 2026 at 03:44 pm 1 min read 10 views Read Original
US stocks: US market regains ground as bond yields ease; healthcare stocks rally

Major stock indexes recovered on Wednesday after a prior day's decline. Moderna shares surged significantly following positive cancer therapy trial results. Government bond yields eased from highs, boosting investor risk appetite. Retailers like Target and Lowe's reported quarterly results, influencing consumer spending views. Geopolitical developments and Federal Reserve minutes remained key investor focuses.

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