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US stocks today: US stocks gain as healthcare stocks hit record high, oil prices fall
Economic Times Markets
Published 20 Oct 2026, 01:39 pm IST
Wall Street's main indexes saw increases driven by a rally in healthcare stocks that reached record highs. Easing oil prices contributed to a recovery from the previous week's technology led selloff. Major companies like General Motors and Steel Dynamics reported disappointing earnings forecasts, while 3M and Equifax exceeded expectations. Investors are closely monitoring upcoming corporate earnings reports from several high-profile companies.
Curated summary — originally published by Economic Times Markets.Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
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