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| January 3, 2013 |
| 05:50 EDT |  | UNH, WLP, HNT, AET | Managed Care sector downgraded to Neutral at Deutsche Bank
Deutsche Bank downgraded its rating on the Managed Care sector to Neutral from Positive citing higher underwriting risks and a lack of catalysts. The firm downgraded shares of UnitedHealth (UNH) and Wellpoint (WLP) to Hold from Buy, upgraded shares of Health Net (HNT) to Hold from Sell, and kept a Buy rating on shares of Aetna (AET), its top pick in the space. |
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| May 15, 2013 |
| 17:36 EDT |  | AET | Paulson gives quarterly update on stakes
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| 06:19 EDT |  | WLP | Three WellPoint directors resign, Bloomberg reports
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| May 14, 2013 |
| 12:00 EDT | | AET | Aetna forms strategic alliance with Tawuniya
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| 10:01 EDT |  | WLP | On The Fly: Analyst Upgrade Summary
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| 05:43 EDT | | WLP | Wellpoint upgraded to Buy from Hold at Jefferies
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| May 13, 2013 |
| 17:51 EDT |  | WLP | Wellpoint reaffirms FY13 EPS view of 'at least' $7.75, consensus $7.99
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| May 9, 2013 |
| 10:36 EDT |  | WLP | Wellpoint volatility at low end of historic range
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| 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. |
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| May 7, 2013 |
| 12:46 EDT | | UNH | Pentagon to seek compensation from UnitedHealth, Bloomberg says
The Defense Department may ask UnitedHealth Group to pay compensation after military families experienced long delays in receiving medical care referrals, according to Bloomberg. UnitedHealth took over a $20.5B contract with the Pentagon on April 1, and the deal includes provisions for recovery of costs due to poor performance, the news service stated. Reference Link |
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| 11:29 EDT | | UNH | Pentagon may ask UnitedHealth to pay for poor performance, Bloomberg says
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| 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 |
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| 08:59 EDT | | AET | Aetna raises FY13 EPS view to $5.70-$5.85 from $5.50-$5.60
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| 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." |
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| May 6, 2013 |
| 12:53 EDT |  | AET | On The Fly: Midday Wrap
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| 10:04 EDT |  | UNH | On The Fly: Analyst Initiation Summary
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| 07:59 EDT | | UNH | UnitedHealth reinstated with an Overweight at JPMorgan
Target $70. |
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| 06:53 EDT | | WLP, UNH, HNT, AET | Health insurers plan to push Obamacare, Politico says
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