Healthcare stocks and options surge as Dow hits record, led by insurers and drugmakers.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average reached a new record after a 2% gain, with the S&P 500 also rising 0.4%. Healthcare stocks led the market rally, driven by strong gains in insurers like Humana and Centene, and drugmakers such as UnitedHealth Group and Eli Lilly. Options trading showed heavy bullish activity in healthcare, with call options far outnumbering puts, signaling investor confidence in the sector's growth. This contrasts with the financial sector, where options trading was more balanced despite a similar rally. The healthcare sector's strength highlights investor optimism amid broader market gains.