Health-care companies rose as traders hedged their bets on the outlook for growth in the sector.

Kenvue shares rose after the over-the-counter medical-goods producer, which was spun out of Johnson & Johnson last year posted better-than-expected first-quarter earnings and announced plans to cut jobs.


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