Healthcare companies rose after a twist in the price war among obesity-drug makers.
Shares of Danish Wegovy maker Novo Nordisk shot up almost 10%, recouping some of its recent losses, after the Food and Drug Association signaled it may crack down on a cheaper copycat of its Wegovy pills from Hims & Hers Health. Hims & Hers slipped to a near one-year low.
Health insurer Centene's shares rose after the swung to a fourth-quarter loss despite logging higher revenue as the company continues working to restore profitability and stabilize its Medicaid business.
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February 06, 2026 17:54 ET (22:54 GMT)
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