Healthcare Stocks Pick Up Steam as Investors Play Offense and Defense Healthcare Stocks Pick Up Steam as Investors Play Offense and Defense · Barrons.com · Scott Olson/Getty Images Paul R. La Monica Fri, September 4, 2026 at 4:22 PM EDT 3 min read ^GSPC MRNA MRK GSK XLV Drugmakers are getting a boost from strong earnings and M&A. But they’re also havens in a rocky market. Continue Reading Terms and Privacy Policy Your Privacy Choices More Info