XLV gained 148bps last week, regaining its 50-DMA ($153.49). Near-term resistance is $157.09 followed by a new intraday high of $159.64. Its RS line remains near lows, warranting an underweight sector positioning.
Last week, the Medical Diversified group led as LLY regained its 50-DMA and is now on the right side of a base. Other gains largely came from lagging areas as a 4% rally in MCK led to decent gains from Medical Distribution and a 7% rally in HUM helped Managed Care rally off recent lows. Overall, the top ranked industry groups in Health Care (Hospitals, Long-term Care, Biotech, Products) remain unchanged for the last few months.