Yahoo Financeยท2025-10-26 20:23Core Insights - Defensive sectors like healthcare are becoming attractive amid stock market uncertainty, with over 1,100 healthcare stocks listed on major U.S. exchanges [1] Group 1: Undervalued Healthcare Stocks - Many investors focus on faster-growing healthcare companies, but there are undervalued stocks that present opportunities for contrarian investors, despite some being potential value traps [2] - DaVita's shares have fallen around 14% this year due to disappointing earnings, a ransomware attack, and Berkshire Hathaway reducing its stake, but the stock may not be a true value trap as it is aggressively repurchasing shares and expanding internationally [4][5][6] - Merck is facing a potential decline in sales due to the patent expiration of its cancer drug Keytruda in 2028, but the stock is currently trading at a low valuation of 9 times forward earnings, indicating potential for recovery if the company addresses this issue [9]