Health-care companies ticked down as traders rotated back into the technology sector.

The health-care sector was among the stronger industry groups earlier this week as investors rotated out of tech due to rate fears. The possibility of a peace deal and related drop in oil futures has now alleviated those fears.

Swedish investment firm EQT is planning to sell its stake in Singapore-based healthcare provider HMI Medical for about $600 million.

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