NEW YORK, January 19, 2017 /PRNewswire/ --
Ahead of today's trading session, Stock-Callers.com takes note of the performances of four equities in the Health Care Plans
space: Aetna Inc. (NYSE: AET), Centene Corp. (NYSE: CNC), Anthem Inc. (NYSE: ANTM), and Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM). These stocks
belong to the Healthcare sector, which was mostly lower on Wednesday, January 18th,
2017, with the NYSE Health Care Index recording a 0.4% retreat, while shares of health care companies in the S&P 500 were
down 0.1% as a group. Learn more about these stocks by downloading their comprehensive and free reports at:
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Aetna
At the close on Wednesday, shares in Hartford, Connecticut-based Aetna Inc. saw a slight
decline of 0.06%, ending the day at $120.97. The stock recorded a trading volume of 4.24 million
shares, which was above its three months average volume of 2.95 million shares. The Company's shares have advanced 11.73% in the
previous three months. The stock is trading above its 200-day moving average by 3.35%. Moreover, shares of Aetna, which operates
as a health care benefits company in the US, have a Relative Strength Index (RSI) of 38.32.
On January 04th, 2017, research firm Piper Jaffray initiated a 'Neutral' rating on
the Company's stock.
On January 17th, 2017, Aetna announced that Q4 2016 and 2016 results will be made
public on January 31st, 2017 at 6 a.m. ET. The Company
will also host a conference call which will begin at 8:30 a.m. ET on that day. AET complete
research report is just a click away and free at:
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Centene
Shares in St. Louis, Missouri headquartered Centene Corp. ended the day 0.33% lower at
$62.87 with a total trading volume of 1.29 million shares. The stock has gained 9.84% in the past
month, 5.26% over the previous three months, and 11.25% on an YTD basis. The Company's shares are trading above their 50-day
moving average by 8.31%. Furthermore, shares of Centene, which operates as a diversified and multi-national healthcare enterprise
that provides programs and services to under-insured and uninsured individuals in the US, have an RSI of 69.17.
On January 04th, 2017, research firm Piper Jaffray initiated an 'Overweight' rating
on the Company's stock.
On January 10th, 2017, Centene announced it has signed a definitive agreement with
the North Carolina Medical Society, working in conjunction with the North Carolina Community Health Center Association, to
collaborate on a patient-focused approach to Medicaid under the reform plan enacted in the state of North Carolina. Under the agreement, the organization will create a joint venture, Carolina Complete Health,
to establish, organize, and operate a physician-led health plan to provide Medicaid managed care services in North Carolina. The complimentary report on CNC can be downloaded at:
http://stock-callers.com/registration/?symbol=CNC
Anthem
On Wednesday, shares in Indianapolis, Indiana headquartered Anthem Inc. finished 0.32% higher
at $147.22. A total volume of 1.76 million shares was traded, which was above their three months
average volume of 1.58 million shares. The stock has advanced 2.47% in the last one month, 25.04% over the previous three months,
and 2.40% since the start of this year. The Company's shares are trading above their 50-day and 200-day moving averages by 4.22%
and 10.86%, respectively. Additionally, shares of Anthem, which through its subsidiaries, operates as a health benefits company
in the US, have an RSI of 57.73.
On January 04th, 2017, research firm Piper Jaffray initiated a 'Neutral' rating on
the Company's stock.
On January 06th, 2017, Anthem announced that it will release Q4 2016 financial
results on February 01st, 2017, at 6:00 a.m. ET.
Management will review these results and the Company's outlook during a conference call at 8:30 a.m.
ET that same morning. Sign up for your complimentary research report on ANTM at:
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Humana
Louisville, Kentucky headquartered Humana Inc.'s shares recorded a trading volume of 1.92
million shares at the end of yesterday's session, which was higher than their three months average volume of 1.45 million shares.
The stock closed the day 1.01% higher at $206.11. The Company's shares have advanced 0.86% in the
last one month, 21.49% in the previous three months, and 1.16% on an YTD basis. The stock is trading above its 50-day and 200-day
moving averages by 2.83% and 13.82%, respectively. Additionally, shares of Humana, which together with its subsidiaries, operates
as a health and well-being company, have an RSI of 57.01.
On January 04th, 2017, research firm Piper Jaffray initiated an 'Overweight' rating
on the Company's stock.
On January 17th, 2017, Humana announced that it aims to provide Medicare patients of
Partners in Primary Care with clinical support and a full-service pharmacy in the same building as their physician's office. The
pharmacies accept Humana Medicare Advantage plans as well as those of other insurance carriers. Get free access to your research
report on HUM at:
http://stock-callers.com/registration/?symbol=HUM
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