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News Breaks February 7, 2013 09:24 EDT SQNM, AET Sequenom could benefit meaningfully from Aetna decision, says Oppenheimer After Aetna (AET) recommended measuring cell-free fetal nucleic acids when testing for Down's syndrome in at-risk women, Oppenheimer thinks the recommendation suggests that Aetna is likely to pick up coverage of Sequenom's MaterniT21. The firm reiterates an Outperform rating on Sequenom. News For SQNM;AET From The Last 14 Days Check below for free stories on SQNM;AET the last two weeks. Sign up for a free trial to see the rest of the stories you've been missing. May 15, 2013 17:36 EDT AET Paulson gives quarterly update on stakes Subscribe for More Information May 14, 2013 12:00 EDT AET Aetna forms strategic alliance with Tawuniya Subscribe for More Information May 13, 2013 10:09 EDT SQNM On The Fly: Analyst Upgrade Summary Subscribe for More Information 06:28 EDT SQNM Sequenom upgraded to Neutral from Underperform at Credit Suisse Subscribe for More Information May 10, 2013 12:31 EDT SQNM On The Fly: Midday Wrap Subscribe for More Information May 9, 2013 18:52 EDT SQNM On The Fly: After Hours Movers UP AFTER EARNINGS: Ubiquiti Networks (UBNT), up 11.6%... Unilife (UNIS), up 10.8%... Sequenom (SQNM), up 9.8%. DOWN AFTER EARNINGS: priceline.com (PCLN), down 3.2%... Allscripts (MDRX), down 6.1%... Air Lease (AL), down 10%. ALSO LOWER: Affymax (AFFY), down 11% after disclosing in a regulatory filing that its financial position may prevent it from continuing operations... Discovery Labs (DSCO), down 8.5% after filing to sell common stock... magicJack (CALL), down 6.4% after naming a new CFO. 16:24 EDT SQNM Sequenom reports Q1 EPS (26c), consensus (24c) Subscribe for More Information May 8, 2013 08:04 EDT AET Aetna price target raised to $72 from $67 at Susquehanna Susquehanna raised its price target on Aetna following the closing of its acquisition of Coventry Health as management anticipates earnings accretion to double over the next couple of years. Near-term the firm believes the company is well positioned to exceed its 2013 guidance. Shares are Positive rated. May 7, 2013 10:06 EDT SQNM Sequenom shares recommended at Maxim Subscribe for More Information 09:36 EDT AET Aetna to host conference call Conference call to discuss agreement to acquire Coventry Health Care, Inc. will be held on May 7 at 5 pm. Webcast Link 08:59 EDT AET Aetna raises FY13 EPS view to $5.70-$5.85 from $5.50-$5.60 Subscribe for More Information 08:57 EDT AET Aetna completes acquisition of Coventry Health Aetna announced it has completed its acquisition of Coventry Health Care, a diversified managed health care company based in Bethesda, Md. "The successful completion of our acquisition of Coventry presents new opportunities for Aetna and supports our strategy for growth in the changing health care marketplace," said the company. "Together, we are well positioned - competitively, strategically and financially - to meet the evolving needs of the people we serve." May 6, 2013 12:53 EDT AET On The Fly: Midday Wrap Subscribe for More Information 06:53 EDT AET Health insurers plan to push Obamacare, Politico says Subscribe for More Information Sign up for a free trial to see the rest of the stories you've been missing.