US Investors Shift from Tech to Healthcare Stocks, Boosting Dow to Record High

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US investors are shifting portfolios from tech stocks to healthcare shares, driving the Dow Jones to a record high while the Nasdaq slipped. Analysts remain skeptical about AI costs and profitability. The Dow closed one percent higher at 52,496 points, while the S&P 500 rose 0.3 percent. The Nasdaq fell slightly. Healthcare hit a record high, boosted by Eli Lilly, UnitedHealth, and Moderna, while energy stocks declined with falling oil prices. Investors are seeking opportunities outside tech due to concerns over massive AI investments. Defensive sectors like real estate and utilities gained. General Motors fell on weak forecasts, while 3M rose on an expanded Amazon partnership.


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