Health-care companies ticked up amid deal activity.

Boston Scientific has struck a deal to buy medical-device maker Silk Road Medical for about $1.26 billion, adding a technology for stroke prevention to its vascular portfolio.

Hims & Hers shares continued a strong run, as the online pharmacy rose by more than 4%.


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