-- Health care stocks were higher premarket Wednesday, with the State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) gaining by 0.1% and the iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) advancing 1%.
Novo Nordisk (NVO) stock was up more than 6% premarket after the company posted higher-than-expected Q1 earnings and revenue in addition to raising its 2026 adjusted sales growth guidance.
Royal Philips (PHG) shares were up more than 1% pre-bell after the company reported higher-than-expected Q1 adjusted income from continuing operations and revenue.
Oscar Health (OSCR) stock was up over 9% premarket after the company reported higher Q1 adjusted earnings and revenue.