Aetna Inc (AET) 116.44 $AET
Blog Coverage WellCare Health and Centene Plan to Purchase Aetna's Assets
ACCESSWIRE - Mon Jul 11, 8:17AM CDT
LONDON, UK / ACCESSWIRE / July 11, 2016 / Active Wall St. blog coverage looks at the headline from Health insurers, WellCare Health Plans, Inc. (NYSE: WCG) and Centene Corp. (NYSE: CNC) as they made offers to purchase Medicare Advantage insurance portfolio that Aetna Inc. (NYSE: AET) may have to shed, in seeking clearance for regulatory approval for its proposed $37 billion takeover of Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM), according to a report by Reuters. Register with us now for your free membership and blog access at:
CI: 128.37 (-1.23), CNC: 71.60 (+0.67), ANTM: 131.56 (-0.59), WCG: 105.96 (-0.65), AET: 116.44 (-0.56), HUM: 154.00 (-4.15)
Stock Market News for July 08, 2016
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Jul 08, 9:10AM CDT
Benchmarks closed mixed on Thursday following a fall in crude prices and gains in shares of Costco.
CXO: 118.28 (-0.11), PSX: 75.21 (+0.36), XEL: 44.41 (-0.18), EXC: 36.40 (+0.29), DUK: 86.01 (unch), PEG: 45.95 (-0.19), XOM: 93.89 (+0.35), AET: 116.44 (-0.56), HUM: 154.00 (-4.15), T: 42.51 (-0.10), VLO: 48.49 (+0.76), NEE: 129.69 (-0.24), ADP: 95.14 (+0.67), MUR: 29.74 (-0.92), MPC: 36.44 (+0.04), CVX: 105.39 (+0.62), VZ: 55.93 (+0.03)
Asian markets mostly down on oil concerns
By TERESA CEROJANO - AP - Thu Jul 07, 10:18PM CDT
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Asian shares were mostly down Friday, with investors cautious due to the plunge in oil prices overnight, concerns that a correction in commodity prices is underway and Friday night's scheduled release of U.S. inflation data that carries the risk of market volatility.
XEL: 44.41 (-0.18), MON: 102.58 (-0.10), DUK: 86.01 (unch), COST: 166.72 (+1.28), WDC: 49.48 (+0.13), AET: 116.44 (-0.56), SNDK: 76.18 (-0.39), HUM: 154.00 (-4.15), PEP: 108.91 (+0.64)
Aetna May Divest Parts of its Business to Acquire Humana
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Jul 04, 9:03AM CDT
Aetna Inc. (AET) is planning to shed some of its Medicare Advantage business in some markets, as per sources.
CI: 128.37 (-1.23), ANTM: 131.56 (-0.59), AET: 116.44 (-0.56), HUM: 154.00 (-4.15)
After Yesterday's Rally of 1.53% Shares Could Potentially Pullback
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Wed Jun 29, 3:29PM CDT
Aetna (NYSE:AET) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $119.60 to a high of $120.99. Yesterday, the shares gained 1.5%, which took the trading range above the 3-day high of $120.00 on volume of 728,000 shares. Often times after large one-day gains, short term traders will seek to take profits and, as such, investors should be cautious.
AET: 116.44 (-0.56)
Aetna Rises 1.53% on Heavy Volume: Watch For Potential Pullback
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Wed Jun 29, 3:28PM CDT
Aetna (NYSE:AET) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $119.60 to a high of $120.99. Yesterday, the shares gained 1.5%, which took the trading range above the 3-day high of $120.00 on volume of 728,000 shares. Often times after large one-day gains, short term traders will seek to take profits and, as such, investors should be cautious.
AET: 116.44 (-0.56)
Brexit May Delay Rate Hike: 6 Insurance Stocks to Stay Safe
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Jun 27, 3:28PM CDT
One of the side effects of Brexit is that it will most likely delay the next interest rates hike by the Federal Reserve, hurting the insurance companies.
AGII: 51.88 (-0.41), AMSF: 61.88 (+0.99), PRU: 71.81 (+0.82), UNH: 140.32 (-0.95), AFSI: 24.74 (+0.04), EIG: 30.70 (+0.80), THG: 84.14 (+0.43), AET: 116.44 (-0.56), UNM: 31.30 (+0.10), AFL: 72.66 (+0.17), TRV: 118.12 (+0.04)
Business Highlights
By The Associated Press - AP - Fri Jun 24, 5:12PM CDT
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UNH: 140.32 (-0.95), AET: 116.44 (-0.56), UAL: 42.41 (+0.93)
Health insurer's limit on insulin pumps worries patients
By TOM MURPHY - AP - Fri Jun 24, 10:18AM CDT
Stephanie Rodenberg-Lewis wasn't happy with her insulin pump and finally switched two years ago to another brand. Now her health insurer is pushing her to go back.
PODD: 32.11 (unch), UNH: 140.32 (-0.95), AET: 116.44 (-0.56)
Aetna-Humana Merger Faces Ire from California Commissioner
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Jun 24, 7:45AM CDT
The California Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones has raised his voice against another pending mega merger between Aetna Inc. (AET) and Humana Inc. (HUM).
CI: 128.37 (-1.23), ANTM: 131.56 (-0.59), AET: 116.44 (-0.56), HUM: 154.00 (-4.15)
Aetna (AET) and Units Receive Rating Action from A.M. Best
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Jun 24, 7:41AM CDT
Aetna Inc. (AET) and its affiliates recently received rating actions from A.M. Best.
AHS: 43.14 (+0.46), AET: 116.44 (-0.56), MGLN: 67.54 (+0.24), HUM: 154.00 (-4.15)
Zacks Industry Outlook Highlights: Anthem, Cigna, Aetna, Humana and UnitedHealth Group
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Jun 23, 8:30AM CDT
Zacks Industry Outlook Highlights: Anthem, Cigna, Aetna, Humana and UnitedHealth Group
CI: 128.37 (-1.23), ANTM: 131.56 (-0.59), UNH: 140.32 (-0.95), AET: 116.44 (-0.56), HUM: 154.00 (-4.15)
A.M. Best Comments on Ratings of Humana Inc.
BusinessWire - Wed Jun 22, 3:53PM CDT
A.M. Best has commented that the under review with positive implications status and the financial strength ratings, issuer credit ratings and issue ratings of Humana Inc. (Humana) (Louisville, KY) and its subsidiaries remain unchanged.
AET: 116.44 (-0.56), HUM: 154.00 (-4.15)
Health Insurers Suffer on High Costs, Unprofitable Exchanges
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Jun 22, 3:52PM CDT
Health Insurers Suffer on High Costs, Unprofitable Exchanges
CI: 128.37 (-1.23), ANTM: 131.56 (-0.59), UNH: 140.32 (-0.95), AET: 116.44 (-0.56), HUM: 154.00 (-4.15)
A.M. Best Removes From Under Review and Downgrades Issuer Credit Ratings of Aetna Inc. and Some of Its Subsidiaries
BusinessWire - Wed Jun 22, 1:27PM CDT
A.M. Best has removed from under review with negative implications and downgraded the issuer credit rating (ICR) to "bbb" from "bbb+" of Aetna Inc. (Aetna) (Hartford, CT) [NYSE:AET]. In addition, A.M. Best has downgraded the ICR to "a" from "a+" and affirmed the financial strength ratings (FSR) of A (Excellent) of Aetna Life Insurance Company and other lead operating entities of Aetna.
AET: 116.44 (-0.56)
Zacks Industry Outlook Highlights: Cigna, UnitedHealth Group, Aetna, Anthem and Humana
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Jun 22, 8:30AM CDT
Zacks Industry Outlook Highlights: Cigna, UnitedHealth Group, Aetna, Anthem and Humana
CI: 128.37 (-1.23), ANTM: 131.56 (-0.59), UNH: 140.32 (-0.95), AET: 116.44 (-0.56), HUM: 154.00 (-4.15)
Feds will use tax penalty data to find uninsured millennials
By KELLI KENNEDY - AP - Tue Jun 21, 5:30PM CDT
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — With time running out for the Obama administration to prove the success of the Affordable Care Act, officials are aggressively targeting a group that could help turn things around: young people.
AET: 116.44 (-0.56)
U.S. Health Insurers Offer Safety Amid Volatility
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Jun 21, 4:43PM CDT
U.S. Health Insurers Offer Safety Amid Volatility
CI: 128.37 (-1.23), CNC: 71.60 (+0.67), ANTM: 131.56 (-0.59), UNH: 140.32 (-0.95), WCG: 105.96 (-0.65), AET: 116.44 (-0.56), MOH: 50.90 (+0.69), HUM: 154.00 (-4.15)
UnitedHealth Maintains Profitability, Exits Public Exchange
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Jun 21, 3:50PM CDT
UnitedHealth (UNH) is incurring losses on the individual exchange business that is conducted via the public exchange and has therefore withdrawn from a number of exchanges.
CI: 128.37 (-1.23), ANTM: 131.56 (-0.59), UNH: 140.32 (-0.95), AET: 116.44 (-0.56), HUM: 154.00 (-4.15)
Zacks Industry Outlook Highlights: UnitedHealth Group, Aetna, Cigna, Humana and Anthem
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Jun 21, 8:30AM CDT
Zacks Industry Outlook Highlights: UnitedHealth Group, Aetna, Cigna, Humana and Anthem
CI: 128.37 (-1.23), ANTM: 131.56 (-0.59), UNH: 140.32 (-0.95), AET: 116.44 (-0.56), HUM: 154.00 (-4.15)
Blog Coverage WellCare Health and Centene Plan to Purchase Aetna's Assets
ACCESSWIRE - Mon Jul 11, 8:17AM CDT
LONDON, UK / ACCESSWIRE / July 11, 2016 / Active Wall St. blog coverage looks at the headline from Health insurers, WellCare Health Plans, Inc. (NYSE: WCG) and Centene Corp. (NYSE: CNC) as they made offers to purchase Medicare Advantage insurance portfolio that Aetna Inc. (NYSE: AET) may have to shed, in seeking clearance for regulatory approval for its proposed $37 billion takeover of Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM), according to a report by Reuters. Register with us now for your free membership and blog access at:
CI: 128.37 (-1.23), CNC: 71.60 (+0.67), ANTM: 131.56 (-0.59), WCG: 105.96 (-0.65), AET: 116.44 (-0.56), HUM: 154.00 (-4.15)
Stock Market News for July 08, 2016
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Jul 08, 9:10AM CDT
Benchmarks closed mixed on Thursday following a fall in crude prices and gains in shares of Costco.
CXO: 118.28 (-0.11), PSX: 75.21 (+0.36), XEL: 44.41 (-0.18), EXC: 36.40 (+0.29), DUK: 86.01 (unch), PEG: 45.95 (-0.19), XOM: 93.89 (+0.35), AET: 116.44 (-0.56), HUM: 154.00 (-4.15), T: 42.51 (-0.10), VLO: 48.49 (+0.76), NEE: 129.69 (-0.24), ADP: 95.14 (+0.67), MUR: 29.74 (-0.92), MPC: 36.44 (+0.04), CVX: 105.39 (+0.62), VZ: 55.93 (+0.03)
Asian markets mostly down on oil concerns
By TERESA CEROJANO - AP - Thu Jul 07, 10:18PM CDT
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Asian shares were mostly down Friday, with investors cautious due to the plunge in oil prices overnight, concerns that a correction in commodity prices is underway and Friday night's scheduled release of U.S. inflation data that carries the risk of market volatility.
XEL: 44.41 (-0.18), MON: 102.58 (-0.10), DUK: 86.01 (unch), COST: 166.72 (+1.28), WDC: 49.48 (+0.13), AET: 116.44 (-0.56), SNDK: 76.18 (-0.39), HUM: 154.00 (-4.15), PEP: 108.91 (+0.64)
Aetna May Divest Parts of its Business to Acquire Humana
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Jul 04, 9:03AM CDT
Aetna Inc. (AET) is planning to shed some of its Medicare Advantage business in some markets, as per sources.
CI: 128.37 (-1.23), ANTM: 131.56 (-0.59), AET: 116.44 (-0.56), HUM: 154.00 (-4.15)
After Yesterday's Rally of 1.53% Shares Could Potentially Pullback
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Wed Jun 29, 3:29PM CDT
Aetna (NYSE:AET) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $119.60 to a high of $120.99. Yesterday, the shares gained 1.5%, which took the trading range above the 3-day high of $120.00 on volume of 728,000 shares. Often times after large one-day gains, short term traders will seek to take profits and, as such, investors should be cautious.
AET: 116.44 (-0.56)
Aetna Rises 1.53% on Heavy Volume: Watch For Potential Pullback
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Wed Jun 29, 3:28PM CDT
Aetna (NYSE:AET) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $119.60 to a high of $120.99. Yesterday, the shares gained 1.5%, which took the trading range above the 3-day high of $120.00 on volume of 728,000 shares. Often times after large one-day gains, short term traders will seek to take profits and, as such, investors should be cautious.
AET: 116.44 (-0.56)
Brexit May Delay Rate Hike: 6 Insurance Stocks to Stay Safe
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Jun 27, 3:28PM CDT
One of the side effects of Brexit is that it will most likely delay the next interest rates hike by the Federal Reserve, hurting the insurance companies.
AGII: 51.88 (-0.41), AMSF: 61.88 (+0.99), PRU: 71.81 (+0.82), UNH: 140.32 (-0.95), AFSI: 24.74 (+0.04), EIG: 30.70 (+0.80), THG: 84.14 (+0.43), AET: 116.44 (-0.56), UNM: 31.30 (+0.10), AFL: 72.66 (+0.17), TRV: 118.12 (+0.04)
Business Highlights
By The Associated Press - AP - Fri Jun 24, 5:12PM CDT
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UNH: 140.32 (-0.95), AET: 116.44 (-0.56), UAL: 42.41 (+0.93)
Health insurer's limit on insulin pumps worries patients
By TOM MURPHY - AP - Fri Jun 24, 10:18AM CDT
Stephanie Rodenberg-Lewis wasn't happy with her insulin pump and finally switched two years ago to another brand. Now her health insurer is pushing her to go back.
PODD: 32.11 (unch), UNH: 140.32 (-0.95), AET: 116.44 (-0.56)
Aetna-Humana Merger Faces Ire from California Commissioner
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Jun 24, 7:45AM CDT
The California Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones has raised his voice against another pending mega merger between Aetna Inc. (AET) and Humana Inc. (HUM).
CI: 128.37 (-1.23), ANTM: 131.56 (-0.59), AET: 116.44 (-0.56), HUM: 154.00 (-4.15)
Aetna (AET) and Units Receive Rating Action from A.M. Best
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Jun 24, 7:41AM CDT
Aetna Inc. (AET) and its affiliates recently received rating actions from A.M. Best.
AHS: 43.14 (+0.46), AET: 116.44 (-0.56), MGLN: 67.54 (+0.24), HUM: 154.00 (-4.15)
Zacks Industry Outlook Highlights: Anthem, Cigna, Aetna, Humana and UnitedHealth Group
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Jun 23, 8:30AM CDT
Zacks Industry Outlook Highlights: Anthem, Cigna, Aetna, Humana and UnitedHealth Group
CI: 128.37 (-1.23), ANTM: 131.56 (-0.59), UNH: 140.32 (-0.95), AET: 116.44 (-0.56), HUM: 154.00 (-4.15)
A.M. Best Comments on Ratings of Humana Inc.
BusinessWire - Wed Jun 22, 3:53PM CDT
A.M. Best has commented that the under review with positive implications status and the financial strength ratings, issuer credit ratings and issue ratings of Humana Inc. (Humana) (Louisville, KY) and its subsidiaries remain unchanged.
AET: 116.44 (-0.56), HUM: 154.00 (-4.15)
Health Insurers Suffer on High Costs, Unprofitable Exchanges
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Jun 22, 3:52PM CDT
Health Insurers Suffer on High Costs, Unprofitable Exchanges
CI: 128.37 (-1.23), ANTM: 131.56 (-0.59), UNH: 140.32 (-0.95), AET: 116.44 (-0.56), HUM: 154.00 (-4.15)
A.M. Best Removes From Under Review and Downgrades Issuer Credit Ratings of Aetna Inc. and Some of Its Subsidiaries
BusinessWire - Wed Jun 22, 1:27PM CDT
A.M. Best has removed from under review with negative implications and downgraded the issuer credit rating (ICR) to "bbb" from "bbb+" of Aetna Inc. (Aetna) (Hartford, CT) [NYSE:AET]. In addition, A.M. Best has downgraded the ICR to "a" from "a+" and affirmed the financial strength ratings (FSR) of A (Excellent) of Aetna Life Insurance Company and other lead operating entities of Aetna.
AET: 116.44 (-0.56)
Zacks Industry Outlook Highlights: Cigna, UnitedHealth Group, Aetna, Anthem and Humana
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Jun 22, 8:30AM CDT
Zacks Industry Outlook Highlights: Cigna, UnitedHealth Group, Aetna, Anthem and Humana
CI: 128.37 (-1.23), ANTM: 131.56 (-0.59), UNH: 140.32 (-0.95), AET: 116.44 (-0.56), HUM: 154.00 (-4.15)
Feds will use tax penalty data to find uninsured millennials
By KELLI KENNEDY - AP - Tue Jun 21, 5:30PM CDT
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — With time running out for the Obama administration to prove the success of the Affordable Care Act, officials are aggressively targeting a group that could help turn things around: young people.
AET: 116.44 (-0.56)
U.S. Health Insurers Offer Safety Amid Volatility
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Jun 21, 4:43PM CDT
U.S. Health Insurers Offer Safety Amid Volatility
CI: 128.37 (-1.23), CNC: 71.60 (+0.67), ANTM: 131.56 (-0.59), UNH: 140.32 (-0.95), WCG: 105.96 (-0.65), AET: 116.44 (-0.56), MOH: 50.90 (+0.69), HUM: 154.00 (-4.15)
UnitedHealth Maintains Profitability, Exits Public Exchange
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Jun 21, 3:50PM CDT
UnitedHealth (UNH) is incurring losses on the individual exchange business that is conducted via the public exchange and has therefore withdrawn from a number of exchanges.
CI: 128.37 (-1.23), ANTM: 131.56 (-0.59), UNH: 140.32 (-0.95), AET: 116.44 (-0.56), HUM: 154.00 (-4.15)
Zacks Industry Outlook Highlights: UnitedHealth Group, Aetna, Cigna, Humana and Anthem
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Jun 21, 8:30AM CDT
Zacks Industry Outlook Highlights: UnitedHealth Group, Aetna, Cigna, Humana and Anthem
CI: 128.37 (-1.23), ANTM: 131.56 (-0.59), UNH: 140.32 (-0.95), AET: 116.44 (-0.56), HUM: 154.00 (-4.15)
