Stock Market News for July 07, 2016
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Jul 07, 9:10AM CDT
Benchmarks ended in the green on Wednesday after the FOMC minutes from June meeting showed that most of the Fed policymakers were in favor of keeping rates unchanged.
MDVN: 62.23 (+0.13), BIIB: 252.54 (+1.24), VRTX: 90.10 (+1.14), GILD: 86.25 (-0.30), UNH: 140.32 (-0.95), MRK: 59.34 (-0.01), ALXN: 125.30 (+0.88), XOM: 93.89 (+0.35), CVX: 105.39 (+0.62), REGN: 375.74 (-2.61), CELG: 103.41 (-1.62)
80+ Companies to Participate in 2016 InvestMNt Conference
BusinessWire - Tue Jul 05, 12:45PM CDT
The CFA Society of Minnesota announced today that more 80 companies have committed to participate in this year's 5th annual InvestMNt conference. The event, which has expanded to a two-day format this year, will take place August 23 and 24 at the University of St. Thomas campus in downtown Minneapolis.
FAST: 45.36 (+0.13), UNH: 140.32 (-0.95)
UnitedHealth Group and its Units Gets Rated by A.M. Best
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Jul 01, 9:02AM CDT
UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH) recently received rating action from A.M. Best.
CNC: 71.60 (+0.67), UNH: 140.32 (-0.95), WCG: 105.96 (-0.65), SEM: 11.19 (+0.21)
Uptrend Call Working As UnitedHealth Stock Rises 19.1% (UNH)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Fri Jul 01, 1:27AM CDT
SmarTrend identified an Uptrend for UnitedHealth (NYSE:UNH) on February 18th, 2016 at $118.53. In approximately 4 months, UnitedHealth has returned 19.13% as of today's recent price of $141.20.
UNH: 140.32 (-0.95)
Connecticut Science Center Opens New "Cycling to Wellness" Exhibit, Sponsored by UnitedHealthcare; Encourages Visitors to Cycle for Better Health
BusinessWire - Thu Jun 30, 12:40PM CDT
The Connecticut Science Center today opened its latest exhibit - "Cycling to Wellness" - an interactive space that includes a virtual cycling game and is designed to highlight the health benefits of cycling.
UNH: 140.32 (-0.95)
UnitedHealthcare and Optum Support People Affected by Wildfires in California
BusinessWire - Thu Jun 30, 11:08AM CDT
--Free emotional-support help line from Optum open to anyone
UNH: 140.32 (-0.95)
A.M. Best Affirms Ratings of UnitedHealth Group Incorporated and Its Insurance Subsidiaries
BusinessWire - Thu Jun 30, 10:25AM CDT
A.M. Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A (Excellent) and the issuer credit ratings (ICR) of "a" of the majority of the insurance subsidiaries of UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UnitedHealth) (Minnetonka, MN) [NYSE:UNH]. Concurrently, A.M. Best has affirmed the ICR of "bbb+" and issue ratings of UnitedHealth. The outlook for each rating is stable.
UNH: 140.32 (-0.95)
Corporate Social Responsibility Related News Releases and Story Ideas for Reporters, Bloggers and Media Outlets
BusinessWire - Thu Jun 30, 7:08AM CDT
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HAS: 85.50 (+0.79), IHS: 116.00 (+2.03), ASX: 5.53 (+0.08), PRU: 71.81 (+0.82), UNH: 140.32 (-0.95), MET: 39.78 (+0.58), WMT: 74.06 (+0.22), WFC: 48.08 (+0.29), PX: 114.36 (-0.38)
United Health Foundation, Partnership for Strong Communities to Expand Program Connecting Health Services and Housing for People Struggling with Homelessness
BusinessWire - Wed Jun 29, 2:59PM CDT
--CCTs focus on identifying people with complex health and social issues who are frequent users of hospital emergency department services, and connecting them to housing and other services
UNH: 140.32 (-0.95)
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)
DeKalb Physician Hospital Organization and UnitedHealthcare to Improve Patients' Care in Georgia
BusinessWire - Thu Jun 23, 11:40AM CDT
--Innovative physician-directed network focused on collaborative care delivery
UNH: 140.32 (-0.95)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Health Insurance Industry Outlook - June 2016
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Jun 20, 3:13PM CDT
Health Insurance Industry Outlook - June 2016
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), HUM: 154.00 (-4.15)