Mid-Afternoon Market Update: Actavis Acquisition of Forest Labs Dominates Headlines as Markets Remain Mixed

Toward the end of trading Tuesday, the Dow traded down 0.04 percent to 16,146.86 while the NASDAQ gained 0.77 percent to 4,276.24. The S&P also rose, gaining 0.21 percent to 1,842.49. Leading and Lagging Sectors Tuesday morning, the healthcare sector proved to be a source of strength for the market. Healthcare stocks