Why health care stocks are ones to watch early (HNT, AET, HUM, UNH)

Posted in General 
July 14th, 2009

Several health insurance provider shares could see volume spikes in Tuesday trading. A shift in healthcare service contracts for the U.S. military is shifting billions in potential revenue.

HealthNet Inc. (NYSE: HNT) shares fell about 15 percent after hours to less than $12 when the military replaced its services with Aetna Inc. (NYSE: AET) in a renewal of a contract for military personnel in the north. The renewal is worth about $16.7 billion for Aetna. 

Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) shares fell about 4 percent after hours to $29.26.  The military replaced its services with United Health Group Inc. (NYSE: UNH) in a contract renewal in the south, worth about $21.8 billion for UnitedHealth. — Mike Tarsala

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