In trading on Thursday, the iShares U.S. Pharmaceuticals ETF stands out, gaining approximately 4.6% during the session. Notable contributors to this performance include Eli Lilly, whose shares surged by about 16.3%, and Evolus, which saw an increase of around 5.4%.

In contrast, the iShares U.S. Healthcare Providers ETF underperformed, declining around 6.5% as the afternoon progressed on Thursday. Key underperformers in this sector included shares of UnitedHealth Group, which fell by about 19.4%, and Alignment Healthcare, down approximately 15% on the day.

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