Mid-Day Market Update: US Stocks Mostly Higher; Forest Laboratories Shares Jump On Actavis Deal

Midway through trading Tuesday, the Dow traded up 0.05 percent to 16,162.86 while the NASDAQ gained 0.69 percent to 4,273.24. The S&P also rose, gaining 0.23 percent to 1,842.80. Leading and Lagging Sectors Tuesday morning, the healthcare sector proved to be a source of strength for the market. Healthcare stocks surged 1%