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title: "Healthcare August recap: Moderna jumps 156% as biotech shines; DaVita sinks"
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locale: "en"
url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/298113804.md"
description: "The healthcare sector (XLV) gained 4.91% in August, outperforming the S&P 500. Biotech led gains, with Moderna surging 156% on positive cancer vaccine trial results. Other top performers included Veeva Systems and Charles River Laboratories. Conversely, healthcare services and managed care faced pressure; DaVita was the top detractor, falling 26.7% due to dialysis business concerns and potential GLP-1 impact. Analysts note margin compression and payer mix shifts affecting laggards like CVS Health and UnitedHealth."
datetime: "2026-09-05T15:15:12.000Z"
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# Healthcare August recap: Moderna jumps 156% as biotech shines; DaVita sinks


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