October 18, 2026

US Stocks Rise as Investors Turn to Healthcare and Consumer Shares

Accra:US stocks closed higher on Thursday, with the S&P 500 rebounding from early losses as investors shifted focus away from artificial intelligence stocks and towards healthcare and consumer shares.

According to Emirates News Agency, the S&P 500 increased by 0.33 percent, closing at 7,744.06 points. The Nasdaq Composite also saw gains, edging up 0.08 percent to finish at 26,713.03 points, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose by 1.08 percent, closing at 52,177.69 points.

This shift in investor interest led to a positive end to the trading day, highlighting the appeal of healthcare and consumer sectors amid market fluctuations.