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CIGNA Talks Guidance, No Word on Merger (CI, AET)

It was just last week that CIGNA Corporation (NYSE: CI) was noted in an analyst research note as being a good fit for the likes of AETNA Inc. (NYSE: AET).  ...
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Another Health Care Insurance Merger in the Works? (UNH, CI, AET, HUM)

It is no secret that health care insurance and health care service providers are going to continue to consolidate in the months or years ahead.  We have already seen UnitedHealth ...
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The 24/7 Wall St./Flame Index: Companies With The Worst Press (6/9)

Nokia was badly hurt by poor earnings and rumors of a takeovers. CVS suffered from a report by Fox Business the organized crime has hurt retail margins. EMC division RSA ...
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Top Analyst Upgrades & Downgrades (AET, MO, AIG, CCJ, CAT, CI, KO, DF, DPS, EK, HBAN, PEP, PM, SBUX, SPWRA, UNH, WLP)

These are some of the top analyst upgrades, downgrades, and initiations seen from Wall Street research calls this Friday morning. AETNA Inc. (NYSE: AET) Raised to Buy at Citigroup. Altria ...
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Dividend Watch: Making More Income Off Your Health Insurer (HUM, UNH, AET, WLP, CI)

Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) just became the newest dividend player when it comes to health insurers.  Maybe you aren't happy about the cost of healthcare, but at least you can ...
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Health-Care Reform Boosts Health-Care Providers (WLP, UNH, AET, CI, CNC, AGP, WCG, MOH)

While the courts and the Congress continue to fight over the health-care reform law, known as the Affordable Care Act or ACA, insurers are looking forward to as many as ...
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Top Analyst Upgrades & Downgrades (ADTN, AET, CLWR, GLW, D, NFLX, NVDA, SPLS, STP, UNH, UTX, VLO, WY)

These are some of this Monday's top analyst calls with upgrades, downgrades, and initiations seen from Wall Street research firms. ADTRAN Inc. (NASDAQ: ADTN) Raised to Buy at BofA/ML. Aetna ...
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Top Analyst Upgrades & Downgrades (AET, AMR, CSIQ, FXCM, GG, IPXL, INTC, JASO, LDK, M, MCD, MON, NFX, RSH, CRM, SBUX, STP, SPWRA, YUM)

These are some of this Tuesday's top analyst calls with upgrades, downgrades, and initiations seen from Wall Street research firms. Aetna Inc. (NYSE: AET) Reiterated Neutral with $39 target at ...
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Health Insurers Line Up for New Customers (UNH, WLP, AET, CI)

After spending most of 2009 fighting passage of the health care reform act, insurers have gone quiet on efforts to repeal the legislation and have instead gotten busy figuring out ...
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December Buybacks Near $30 Billion Already, More For 2011 (T, AET, AZO, ADSK, CB, CAG, CCK, ECA, ENZN, HD, INTC, MAN, MKL, SWY, SYK, TEVA, TIBX, PKW, CSCO, GE, BAC, WFC, JPM)

There is a long-standing debate over the effect and impact of share buyback plans. What is not up for debate is that many companies have given big updates or announced ...
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December Buybacks Over $15 Billion, More For 2011 (AET, CB, CAG, ECA, HD, INTC, MKL, SWY, SYK, TEVA, CSCO, BAC, WFC, JPM)

There have always been questions about whether stock buybacks are an effective return of cash to shareholders.  The theory is a simple one:  reducing the number of shares outstanding boosts ...
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Top Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades (AET, MO, BBBY, BA, CLWR, ETN, HUM, MPEL, NVDA, ZQK, RSG, HOT, UNH, WM, WSM)

These are some of this Friday's key analyst upgrades, downgrades, and initiations seen in Wall Street research calls. Aetna Inc. (NYSE: AET) Started as Hold at Jefferies. Altria Group Inc. ...
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Top Analyst Upgrades & Downgrades (AET, ATPG, BAC, C, CVS, FITB, GS, HEW, JPM, MS, NTRS, STT, UNH, VIP, WFC, WLP)

These are some of this Tuesday's top analyst calls with upgrades, downgrades, and initiations seen from Wall Street firms: Aetna Inc. (NYSE: AET) Started as Hold at Citigroup. ATP Oil ...
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Top Analyst Upgrades & Downgrades (AET, AUO, COWN, MAR, MDT, MSFT, NUS, SNDK, WY, YHOO)

These are some of this Monday's top analyst calls with upgrades, downgrades, and initiations seen from Wall Street firms: Aetna Inc. (NYSE: AET) Cut to Neutral at UBS. AU Optronics ...
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New Regulations Could Limit Health Insurers’ Profits (UNH, AET, HUM, WLP, CI, ANAT, AIZ)

The next major change coming to the US health-care industry is due to take effect on January 1, 2011. The health care reform act includes a restriction on how much ...
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