Cigna's Anthem Merger on Tenterhooks, Growth in the Cards
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Jul 11, 9:27AM CDT
Cigna's (CI) merger with Anthem has drawn criticism from the regulators, the company, however, remains poised for long-term growth.
CI: 130.01 (+1.01), ANTM: 133.44 (+1.56), AIZ: 87.58 (+0.05), JRVR: 34.54 (+0.12)
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: 130.01 (+1.01), CNC: 72.14 (-0.29), ANTM: 133.44 (+1.56), WCG: 106.75 (+1.38), AET: 117.99 (+2.49), HUM: 157.08 (+2.37)
Watch for CIGNA to Potentially Pullback After Gaining 1.91% Yesterday
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Fri Jul 08, 2:13PM CDT
CIGNA (NYSE:CI) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $126.40 to a high of $129.42. Yesterday, the shares gained 1.9%, which took the trading range above the 3-day high of $129.28 on volume of 906,000 shares. Often times after large one-day gains, short term traders will seek to take profits and, as such, investors should be cautious.
CI: 130.01 (+1.01)
SmarTrend Watching for Potential Pullback in Shares of CIGNA After 1.91% Gain
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Fri Jul 08, 2:12PM CDT
CIGNA (NYSE:CI) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $126.40 to a high of $129.42. Yesterday, the shares gained 1.9%, which took the trading range above the 3-day high of $129.28 on volume of 906,000 shares. Often times after large one-day gains, short term traders will seek to take profits and, as such, investors should be cautious.
CI: 130.01 (+1.01)
MetLife Divests U.S Retail Advisory Force to MassMutual
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Jul 07, 5:23PM CDT
MetLife, Inc. (MET) has sold its U.S retail advisory force, Premier Client Group, to Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual) for $165 million as per media release.
CI: 130.01 (+1.01), AIZ: 87.58 (+0.05), MET: 40.28 (-0.48), MTG: 6.25 (-0.01)
Radian Group (RDN) Announces Capital Plan, Fuels Liquidity
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Jul 07, 9:22AM CDT
Radian Group (RDN) announced new capital plan in its efforts to return to investment grade ratings in the future. This plan follows the redemption of $325 million surplus notes by Radian Guaranty.
CI: 130.01 (+1.01), RDN: 11.61 (-0.08), AIZ: 87.58 (+0.05), MTG: 6.25 (-0.01)
Cigna Actively Invests in its Hong Kong Business to Improve the Health and Well-Being of Hong Kong People
JCN Newswire - Thu Jul 07, 6:12AM CDT
CI: 130.01 (+1.01)
AEGON Announces Plan to Repurchase 29.3 Million Shares
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Jul 06, 9:40AM CDT
AEGON N.V. (AEG) announced that its board of directors has approved a 29.3 million share buyback plan to offset the dilutive effect of the 2015 final stock dividend.
CI: 130.01 (+1.01), JRVR: 34.54 (+0.12), MTG: 6.25 (-0.01), AEG: 3.88 (+0.03)
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: 130.01 (+1.01), ANTM: 133.44 (+1.56), AET: 117.99 (+2.49), HUM: 157.08 (+2.37)
Cigna and Hill Physicians Medical Group Collaborate to Improve Health and Lower Costs in Northern California
BusinessWire - Fri Jul 01, 7:00AM CDT
--Value-based model provides health care professionals with greater resources and aligned incentives to drive improved health and affordability
CI: 130.01 (+1.01)
Cigna Releases Third Annual Corporate Responsibility Report
BusinessWire - Thu Jun 30, 6:55AM CDT
--Details 2015 Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) activities
CI: 130.01 (+1.01)
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: 130.01 (+1.01), ANTM: 133.44 (+1.56), AET: 117.99 (+2.49), HUM: 157.08 (+2.37)
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: 130.01 (+1.01), ANTM: 133.44 (+1.56), UNH: 141.21 (+1.35), AET: 117.99 (+2.49), HUM: 157.08 (+2.37)
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: 130.01 (+1.01), ANTM: 133.44 (+1.56), UNH: 141.21 (+1.35), AET: 117.99 (+2.49), HUM: 157.08 (+2.37)
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: 130.01 (+1.01), ANTM: 133.44 (+1.56), UNH: 141.21 (+1.35), AET: 117.99 (+2.49), HUM: 157.08 (+2.37)
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: 130.01 (+1.01), CNC: 72.14 (-0.29), ANTM: 133.44 (+1.56), UNH: 141.21 (+1.35), WCG: 106.75 (+1.38), AET: 117.99 (+2.49), MOH: 51.78 (+0.63), HUM: 157.08 (+2.37)
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: 130.01 (+1.01), ANTM: 133.44 (+1.56), UNH: 141.21 (+1.35), AET: 117.99 (+2.49), HUM: 157.08 (+2.37)
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: 130.01 (+1.01), ANTM: 133.44 (+1.56), UNH: 141.21 (+1.35), AET: 117.99 (+2.49), HUM: 157.08 (+2.37)
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: 130.01 (+1.01), CNC: 72.14 (-0.29), ANTM: 133.44 (+1.56), UNH: 141.21 (+1.35), WCG: 106.75 (+1.38), AET: 117.99 (+2.49), HUM: 157.08 (+2.37)
Dow 30 Stock Roundup: Microsoft Acquires LinkedIn, Merck to Buy Afferent Pharmaceuticals
Swarup Gupta - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Jun 17, 10:06AM CDT
The Dow suffered significantly last week, weighed down by concerns about the path of rate hikes and a possible Brexit.
CI: 130.01 (+1.01), LNKD: 189.96 (-0.34), JPM: 62.77 (-0.43), UNH: 141.21 (+1.35), MRK: 59.62 (+0.02), MSFT: 53.60 (+0.39), AET: 117.99 (+2.49), AAPL: 97.16 (-0.26), CSCO: 29.69 (+0.08), BHI: 45.00 (-0.82), HUM: 157.08 (+2.37)