Health-care companies fell as traders rotated into more rate-sensitive sectors.

Novo Nordisk shares gave back some of their recent gains, but remain about 30% higher for the year to date. Novo's obesity-drug rival Eli Lilly tapped Amazon.com's pharmacy unit to deliver some of its prescription meds, including its weight-loss drug and migraine treatment.

Heron Therapeutics shares surged after fourth-quarter earnings topped analysts' average expectation.


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