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U.S. stocks declined midday Tuesday as 30-year Treasury yields surged to 19-year highs amid an unresolved U.S.-Iran standoff keeping oil prices elevated. The Nasdaq 100 fell 1%, S&P 500 dropped 0.6%, and Russell 2000 slid 1.3%. Defensive sectors like healthcare and utilities outperformed, while chipmakers and clean energy faced significant losses. Mega-cap tech stocks including Amazon, Tesla, and Alphabet declined, though some semiconductor stocks like Marvell and Astera Labs rallied on analyst upgrades.

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With the 2026 midterm elections six months away, certain sectors and stocks are positioned to benefit from potential policy shifts. Defense stocks like Lockheed Martin and RTX are expected to see sustained spending on autonomy and AI initiatives. Healthcare stocks, historically outperforming by 17% in midterm years, are currently undervalued despite demographic tailwinds. Financial stocks may benefit from interest rate movements and regulatory policy changes depending on election outcomes.

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The State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF seeks to provide investment results that, before expenses, correspond generally to the price and yield performance of the Health Care Select Sector Index (the "Index").The Index seeks to provide an effective representation of the health care sector of the S&P 500 Index.Seeks to provide precise exposure to companies in the pharmaceuticals; health care equipment and supplies; health care providers and services; biotechnology; life sciences tools and services; and health care technology industries.Allows investors to take strategic or tactical positions at a more targeted level than traditional style based investing.

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