08:53 AM EST, 12/17/2024 (MT Newswires) -- Health care stocks were edging lower pre-bell Tuesday as the Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLV) and iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) were around 0.1% lower.

Pfizer ( PFE ) shares were up over 2% after the company reiterated its 2024 guidance and issued financial projections for 2025. The company said it continues to expect 2024 adjusted earnings of $2.75 to $2.95 per diluted share on revenue of $61 billion to $64 billion.