Humana Inc (HUM) 178.63 $HUM
What to Watch in the Week Ahead: Earnings from Facebook, Tesla Motors and CBS
at The Street - Sun Nov 01, 11:15AM CST
Investors can expect a big flurry of quarterly reports from major U.S. companies.
TSLA: 206.93 (-4.70), MNST: 136.32 (-0.32), FB: 101.97 (-2.91), HSBC: 39.07 (-0.16), DIS: 113.74 (-1.30), HUM: 178.63 (-1.94), CI: 134.04 (-1.51), AGN: 308.47 (+4.09), V: 77.58 (-0.93), FOX: 30.88 (+0.23), S: 4.73 (-0.07), KHC: 77.97 (-0.68), AIG: 63.06 (-0.43), CBS: 46.52 (-0.10)
Medicare Versus Medicare Advantage: Which Is Better?
Sean Williams, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun Nov 01, 5:57AM CST
Image source: Social Security Administration. For senior citizens, there may not be a more important entitlement program than Medicare. Even though it can be argued that the income received from Social Security is of more importance, it's very...
ANTM: 139.15 (-2.19), UNH: 117.78 (-1.93), HUM: 178.63 (-1.94)
DaVita Healthcare's (DVA) Q3 Earnings: Surprise in Store?
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Oct 30, 3:24PM CDT
DaVita Healthcare Partners Inc. (DVA) is set to report third-quarter 2015 earnings on Nov 3, 2015.
AMSG: 70.09 (-1.42), AFAM: 41.38 (-0.12), DVA: 77.51 (-0.24), HUM: 178.63 (-1.94)
Humana's board approves USD0.29 per share dividend
M2 - Fri Oct 30, 6:37AM CDT
The board of directors of Humana (NYSE:HUM) on Thursday declared a dividend of USD0.29 per share of the company's stock.
HUM: 178.63 (-1.94)
Look for Shares of Humana to Potentially Pullback after Yesterday's 1.33% Rise
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Thu Oct 29, 5:03PM CDT
Humana (NYSE:HUM) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $175.41 to a high of $183.30. Yesterday, the shares gained 1.3%, which took the trading range above the 3-day high of $178.20 on volume of 1.3 million shares. Often times after large one-day gains, short term traders will seek to take profits and, as such, investors should be cautious.
HUM: 178.63 (-1.94)
After Yesterday's Rally of 1.33% Shares Could Potentially Pullback
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Thu Oct 29, 5:03PM CDT
Humana (NYSE:HUM) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $175.41 to a high of $183.30. Yesterday, the shares gained 1.3%, which took the trading range above the 3-day high of $178.20 on volume of 1.3 million shares. Often times after large one-day gains, short term traders will seek to take profits and, as such, investors should be cautious.
HUM: 178.63 (-1.94)
Aetna Exits ObamaCare Exchanges In 2 States, D.C.
at Investor's Business Daily - Thu Oct 29, 4:10PM CDT
Managed health care giant Aetna (AET) will stop selling ObamaCare plans in two states and Washington, D.C., to ensure it maintains a good cost structure and can offer an affordable product. CEO Mark Bertolini made the announcement during Aetna's...
CNC: 59.48 (-0.95), UNH: 117.78 (-1.93), AET: 114.78 (-0.08), MOH: 62.00 (-4.96), HUM: 178.63 (-1.94)
Humana Board Declares Payment of Quarterly Dividend to Stockholders
Business Wire - Thu Oct 29, 3:30PM CDT
Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend to stockholders of $0.29 per share payable on January 29, 2016 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on December 30, 2015.
HUM: 178.63 (-1.94)
Will Tenet Healthcare (THC) Beat Q3 Earnings Expectations?
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Oct 29, 2:40PM CDT
We expect Tenet Healthcare, Inc. (HIG) to beat expectations when it reports third-quarter 2015 earnings on Nov 2, 2015.
AMSG: 70.09 (-1.42), AFAM: 41.38 (-0.12), THC: 31.37 (-0.58), HUM: 178.63 (-1.94)
Aetna Tops Earnings, Lags Revenues in Q3; Raises Guidance
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Oct 29, 12:30PM CDT
Health insurer Aetna Inc. (AET) reported third-quarter 2015 earnings of $1.90 per share, ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.78.
ANTM: 139.15 (-2.19), UNH: 117.78 (-1.93), AET: 114.78 (-0.08), HUM: 178.63 (-1.94)
Aetna tops 3Q profit forecasts, raises 2015 guidance again
By TOM MURPHY - AP - Thu Oct 29, 7:33AM CDT
Aetna joined a growing list of health insurers topping Wall Street's quarterly profit expectations, and it did so despite higher taxes and costs from a number of acquisitions.
CNC: 59.48 (-0.95), CI: 134.04 (-1.51), ANTM: 139.15 (-2.19), ANTX: 46.54 (-0.63), UNH: 117.78 (-1.93), AET: 114.78 (-0.08), HUM: 178.63 (-1.94)
Anthem customer base grows in 3Q, tops expectations
By LINDA A. JOHNSON - AP - Wed Oct 28, 10:29AM CDT
Anthem increased third-quarter profit by 4 percent and beat Wall Street forecasts as the number of people the health insurer covers edged slightly higher, driven by enrollment in government health plans.
CI: 134.04 (-1.51), ANTM: 139.15 (-2.19), ANTX: 46.54 (-0.63), AET: 114.78 (-0.08), HUM: 178.63 (-1.94)
Centene Tops EPS Views, Closes In On Health Net Buy
at Investor's Business Daily - Tue Oct 27, 3:34PM CDT
Shares of Centene (CNC) moved higher Tuesday after the managed care firm topped quarterly earnings views, helped by a strong rise in managed care membership. The Q3 results followed news that Centene is a step closer to finalizing its $6.8 billion...
CI: 134.04 (-1.51), CNC: 59.48 (-0.95), ANTM: 139.15 (-2.19), UNH: 117.78 (-1.93), AET: 114.78 (-0.08), HNT: 64.26 (-0.55), HUM: 178.63 (-1.94)
11.3% Return Seen to Date on SmarTrend Humana Call (HUM)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Fri Oct 23, 10:04AM CDT
SmarTrend identified a Downtrend for Humana (NYSE:HUM) on June 23rd, 2015 at $189.40. In approximately 4 months, Humana has returned 11.25% as of today's recent price of $168.09.
HUM: 178.63 (-1.94)
Hurricane Hillary Shifts Left, Slamming More Stocks
at Investor's Business Daily - Thu Oct 22, 2:52PM CDT
Hillary Clinton has demonstrated a knack for striking fear in the hearts of investors -- first in pharmaceuticals, then in health insurance and now in cable TV. For example, the beginning of Valeant's (VRX) nearly 60% plunge in the last month can be...
BIIB: 290.51 (-3.21), VRX: 93.77 (-17.73), BMRN: 117.04 (+3.24), UNH: 117.78 (-1.93), CHTR: 190.94 (-2.39), AET: 114.78 (-0.08), HUM: 178.63 (-1.94), CI: 134.04 (-1.51), ANTM: 139.15 (-2.19), GILD: 108.13 (-1.08), TWC: 189.40 (-2.42), CMCSA: 62.62 (-0.44), REGN: 557.39 (-2.63)
Zacks Industry Outlook Highlights: Anthem, Cigna, Aetna, Humana and UnitedHealth Group
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Oct 22, 8:30AM CDT
Zacks Industry Outlook Highlights: Anthem, Cigna, Aetna, Humana and UnitedHealth Group
CI: 134.04 (-1.51), ANTM: 139.15 (-2.19), UNH: 117.78 (-1.93), AET: 114.78 (-0.08), HUM: 178.63 (-1.94)
Doctors To Get Real-Time Prescription Drug Benefit Info To Cut Red Tape For Patients
Business Wire - Thu Oct 22, 6:00AM CDT
The era of getting a prescription from your doctor, only to learn later that the medication is not covered, is coming to an end. Health and wellness company Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) has announced a real-time prescription drug benefit service that gives doctors information about their Humana patients' drug coverage, pricing and network pharmacy options all while the patient is in the exam room.
HUM: 178.63 (-1.94)
Will Election 2016 Mean New Challenges for Health Insurers?
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Oct 21, 10:50AM CDT
Will Election 2016 Mean New Challenges for Health Insurers?
CI: 134.04 (-1.51), ANTM: 139.15 (-2.19), UNH: 117.78 (-1.93), AET: 114.78 (-0.08), HNT: 64.26 (-0.55), MOH: 62.00 (-4.96), HUM: 178.63 (-1.94)
Clinton questions plans for health insurers to merge
By KEN THOMAS - AP - Wed Oct 21, 10:02AM CDT
WASHINGTON (AP) — Hillary Rodham Clinton warned Wednesday that two major health insurers preparing multibillion dollar acquisitions could tip "the balance of power" too far away from consumers.
CI: 134.04 (-1.51), AET: 114.78 (-0.08), HUM: 178.63 (-1.94)
What to Watch in the Week Ahead: Earnings from Facebook, Tesla Motors and CBS
at The Street - Sun Nov 01, 11:15AM CST
Investors can expect a big flurry of quarterly reports from major U.S. companies.
TSLA: 206.93 (-4.70), MNST: 136.32 (-0.32), FB: 101.97 (-2.91), HSBC: 39.07 (-0.16), DIS: 113.74 (-1.30), HUM: 178.63 (-1.94), CI: 134.04 (-1.51), AGN: 308.47 (+4.09), V: 77.58 (-0.93), FOX: 30.88 (+0.23), S: 4.73 (-0.07), KHC: 77.97 (-0.68), AIG: 63.06 (-0.43), CBS: 46.52 (-0.10)
Medicare Versus Medicare Advantage: Which Is Better?
Sean Williams, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun Nov 01, 5:57AM CST
Image source: Social Security Administration. For senior citizens, there may not be a more important entitlement program than Medicare. Even though it can be argued that the income received from Social Security is of more importance, it's very...
ANTM: 139.15 (-2.19), UNH: 117.78 (-1.93), HUM: 178.63 (-1.94)
DaVita Healthcare's (DVA) Q3 Earnings: Surprise in Store?
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Oct 30, 3:24PM CDT
DaVita Healthcare Partners Inc. (DVA) is set to report third-quarter 2015 earnings on Nov 3, 2015.
AMSG: 70.09 (-1.42), AFAM: 41.38 (-0.12), DVA: 77.51 (-0.24), HUM: 178.63 (-1.94)
Humana's board approves USD0.29 per share dividend
M2 - Fri Oct 30, 6:37AM CDT
The board of directors of Humana (NYSE:HUM) on Thursday declared a dividend of USD0.29 per share of the company's stock.
HUM: 178.63 (-1.94)
Look for Shares of Humana to Potentially Pullback after Yesterday's 1.33% Rise
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Thu Oct 29, 5:03PM CDT
Humana (NYSE:HUM) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $175.41 to a high of $183.30. Yesterday, the shares gained 1.3%, which took the trading range above the 3-day high of $178.20 on volume of 1.3 million shares. Often times after large one-day gains, short term traders will seek to take profits and, as such, investors should be cautious.
HUM: 178.63 (-1.94)
After Yesterday's Rally of 1.33% Shares Could Potentially Pullback
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Thu Oct 29, 5:03PM CDT
Humana (NYSE:HUM) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $175.41 to a high of $183.30. Yesterday, the shares gained 1.3%, which took the trading range above the 3-day high of $178.20 on volume of 1.3 million shares. Often times after large one-day gains, short term traders will seek to take profits and, as such, investors should be cautious.
HUM: 178.63 (-1.94)
Aetna Exits ObamaCare Exchanges In 2 States, D.C.
at Investor's Business Daily - Thu Oct 29, 4:10PM CDT
Managed health care giant Aetna (AET) will stop selling ObamaCare plans in two states and Washington, D.C., to ensure it maintains a good cost structure and can offer an affordable product. CEO Mark Bertolini made the announcement during Aetna's...
CNC: 59.48 (-0.95), UNH: 117.78 (-1.93), AET: 114.78 (-0.08), MOH: 62.00 (-4.96), HUM: 178.63 (-1.94)
Humana Board Declares Payment of Quarterly Dividend to Stockholders
Business Wire - Thu Oct 29, 3:30PM CDT
Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend to stockholders of $0.29 per share payable on January 29, 2016 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on December 30, 2015.
HUM: 178.63 (-1.94)
Will Tenet Healthcare (THC) Beat Q3 Earnings Expectations?
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Oct 29, 2:40PM CDT
We expect Tenet Healthcare, Inc. (HIG) to beat expectations when it reports third-quarter 2015 earnings on Nov 2, 2015.
AMSG: 70.09 (-1.42), AFAM: 41.38 (-0.12), THC: 31.37 (-0.58), HUM: 178.63 (-1.94)
Aetna Tops Earnings, Lags Revenues in Q3; Raises Guidance
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Oct 29, 12:30PM CDT
Health insurer Aetna Inc. (AET) reported third-quarter 2015 earnings of $1.90 per share, ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.78.
ANTM: 139.15 (-2.19), UNH: 117.78 (-1.93), AET: 114.78 (-0.08), HUM: 178.63 (-1.94)
Aetna tops 3Q profit forecasts, raises 2015 guidance again
By TOM MURPHY - AP - Thu Oct 29, 7:33AM CDT
Aetna joined a growing list of health insurers topping Wall Street's quarterly profit expectations, and it did so despite higher taxes and costs from a number of acquisitions.
CNC: 59.48 (-0.95), CI: 134.04 (-1.51), ANTM: 139.15 (-2.19), ANTX: 46.54 (-0.63), UNH: 117.78 (-1.93), AET: 114.78 (-0.08), HUM: 178.63 (-1.94)
Anthem customer base grows in 3Q, tops expectations
By LINDA A. JOHNSON - AP - Wed Oct 28, 10:29AM CDT
Anthem increased third-quarter profit by 4 percent and beat Wall Street forecasts as the number of people the health insurer covers edged slightly higher, driven by enrollment in government health plans.
CI: 134.04 (-1.51), ANTM: 139.15 (-2.19), ANTX: 46.54 (-0.63), AET: 114.78 (-0.08), HUM: 178.63 (-1.94)
Centene Tops EPS Views, Closes In On Health Net Buy
at Investor's Business Daily - Tue Oct 27, 3:34PM CDT
Shares of Centene (CNC) moved higher Tuesday after the managed care firm topped quarterly earnings views, helped by a strong rise in managed care membership. The Q3 results followed news that Centene is a step closer to finalizing its $6.8 billion...
CI: 134.04 (-1.51), CNC: 59.48 (-0.95), ANTM: 139.15 (-2.19), UNH: 117.78 (-1.93), AET: 114.78 (-0.08), HNT: 64.26 (-0.55), HUM: 178.63 (-1.94)
11.3% Return Seen to Date on SmarTrend Humana Call (HUM)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Fri Oct 23, 10:04AM CDT
SmarTrend identified a Downtrend for Humana (NYSE:HUM) on June 23rd, 2015 at $189.40. In approximately 4 months, Humana has returned 11.25% as of today's recent price of $168.09.
HUM: 178.63 (-1.94)
Hurricane Hillary Shifts Left, Slamming More Stocks
at Investor's Business Daily - Thu Oct 22, 2:52PM CDT
Hillary Clinton has demonstrated a knack for striking fear in the hearts of investors -- first in pharmaceuticals, then in health insurance and now in cable TV. For example, the beginning of Valeant's (VRX) nearly 60% plunge in the last month can be...
BIIB: 290.51 (-3.21), VRX: 93.77 (-17.73), BMRN: 117.04 (+3.24), UNH: 117.78 (-1.93), CHTR: 190.94 (-2.39), AET: 114.78 (-0.08), HUM: 178.63 (-1.94), CI: 134.04 (-1.51), ANTM: 139.15 (-2.19), GILD: 108.13 (-1.08), TWC: 189.40 (-2.42), CMCSA: 62.62 (-0.44), REGN: 557.39 (-2.63)
Zacks Industry Outlook Highlights: Anthem, Cigna, Aetna, Humana and UnitedHealth Group
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Oct 22, 8:30AM CDT
Zacks Industry Outlook Highlights: Anthem, Cigna, Aetna, Humana and UnitedHealth Group
CI: 134.04 (-1.51), ANTM: 139.15 (-2.19), UNH: 117.78 (-1.93), AET: 114.78 (-0.08), HUM: 178.63 (-1.94)
Doctors To Get Real-Time Prescription Drug Benefit Info To Cut Red Tape For Patients
Business Wire - Thu Oct 22, 6:00AM CDT
The era of getting a prescription from your doctor, only to learn later that the medication is not covered, is coming to an end. Health and wellness company Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) has announced a real-time prescription drug benefit service that gives doctors information about their Humana patients' drug coverage, pricing and network pharmacy options all while the patient is in the exam room.
HUM: 178.63 (-1.94)
Will Election 2016 Mean New Challenges for Health Insurers?
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Oct 21, 10:50AM CDT
Will Election 2016 Mean New Challenges for Health Insurers?
CI: 134.04 (-1.51), ANTM: 139.15 (-2.19), UNH: 117.78 (-1.93), AET: 114.78 (-0.08), HNT: 64.26 (-0.55), MOH: 62.00 (-4.96), HUM: 178.63 (-1.94)
Clinton questions plans for health insurers to merge
By KEN THOMAS - AP - Wed Oct 21, 10:02AM CDT
WASHINGTON (AP) — Hillary Rodham Clinton warned Wednesday that two major health insurers preparing multibillion dollar acquisitions could tip "the balance of power" too far away from consumers.
CI: 134.04 (-1.51), AET: 114.78 (-0.08), HUM: 178.63 (-1.94)
