01:33 PM EDT, 06/21/2024 (MT Newswires) -- Health care stocks were slightly higher Friday afternoon, with the NYSE Health Care Index and the Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLV) each rising 0.1%.

The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) gained 1%.

In corporate news, Sharecare ( SHCR ) shares surged past 76% after it said Friday it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by an Altaris affiliate.