<div id="readability-page-1"><p>The S&amp;P 500 (SPX) closed in the red on Tuesday as rising inflation expectations fed into higher long-term yields.</p><h3>Claim 55% Off TipRanks</h3><ul><li>Unlock  hedge fund-level data  and  powerful investing tools  for smarter, sharper decisions  </li><li> Discover top-performing stock ideas and upgrade to a portfolio of market leaders with  Smart Investor Picks  </li></ul> <p>Let's break down the sectors behind the performance.</p> <h2><strong>Today's Top-Performing Sector </strong></h2> <p>Healthcare was the top-performing sector on Tuesday, driven by a rotation into defensive stocks as the 30-year Treasury yield rose to a 19-year high of 5.17%. Healthcare stocks are less sensitive to higher yields because their earnings are relatively stable and less dependent on future growth. </p> <p>Several stocks led the sector's gains, including:</p> <ul> <li>Becton Dickinson and Company (BDX)</li> <li>Baxter International (BAX)</li> <li>Eli Lilly (LLY)</li> <li>DexCom (DXCM)</li> <li>Bio-Techne (TECH)</li> </ul> <h2><strong>Today's Worst-Performing Sector </strong></h2> <p>Meanwhile, the materials sector faced the largest drawdown as declining gold (XAUUSD) and silver (XAGUSD) prices weighed on mining stocks. Furthermore, a stronger dollar made commodities less attractive for overseas buyers, contributing to further weakness across the sector.</p> <p>Notable materials stocks trading lower include:</p> <ul> <li>Newmont Mining (NEM)</li> <li>CRH (CRH)</li> <li>DuPont de Nemours (DD)</li> <li>Martin Marietta Materials (MLM)</li> <li>Albemarle (ALB)</li> </ul></div>

<p>On May 19, 2026, the S&P 500 closed lower due to rising inflation expectations and higher long-term yields. The healthcare sector outperformed, led by stocks like Becton Dickinson and Eli Lilly, as they are less affected by rising yields. Conversely, the materials sector struggled with declining gold and silver prices, impacted by a stronger dollar, with stocks like Newmont Mining and DuPont seeing losses.</p>

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