US Stocks Mixed; Owens & Minor Posts Downbeat Earnings

1. OMI reported worse-than-expected Q2 earnings, missing estimates by 1 cent. 2. Adjusted earnings were 26 cents per share, negatively affecting investor confidence. 3. Health care shares, including OMI, rose by 0.8%, providing some sector support. 4. Broader market saw mixed trading, with Nasdaq declining 0.2% on the same day. 5. Other health-related stocks may influence OMI indirectly through sector sentiment.