US stock indexes edge lower in morning trading

US stock indexes edge lower in morning trading

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https://apnews.com/5ba4d92d2b3e4733ae336b09cb3ba4c0

Major U.S. stock indexes fell in morning trading Wednesday as losses by health care companies outweighed gains elsewhere in the market.

Anthem, Cigna and UnitedHealth Group were among the biggest decliners in the health care sector for the second straight day. Investors are hammering insurers amid fears over the potential impact on profits of health reform ideas being discussed in Congress.