Managed Health Care

Wedbush reiterated its Neutral rating on Cigna (NYSE: CI). At the same time, Wedbush raised its price target on the company's stock from $51 to $52. On Wednesday, CI closed the day at $51.12.

Wedbush reiterated its Neutral rating on Coventry Health Care (NYSE: CVH). At the same time, Wedbush raised its price target on the company's stock from $36 to $38. On Wednesday, CVH closed the day at $36.86.

According to Wedbush, Universal American (NYSE: UAM) price target is lowered to $11. Wedbush said that it is lowering its 2Q11E to ($0.01) and PT to $11 from $19 to reflect sale of the company's Part D business. “We continue to view the MA segment as an attractive acquisition target and could see...

Wedbush reiterated its Outperform rating on HealthSpring (NYSE: HS). At the same time, Wedbush raised its price target on the company's stock from $46 to $50. On Wednesday, HS closed the day at $46.97.

According to Wedbush, Centene (NYSE: CNC) estimates are increased. Wedbush said that it is raising its 2012 estimate $0.21, to $2.68, and increasing its price target to $39 from $38. “Our increased estimates reflect the recent Medicaid Expansion win in Kentucky which we believe could add $0.17-$0....

Wedbush reiterated its Outperform rating on Humana (NYSE: HUM). At the same time, Wedbush raised its price target on the company's stock from $87 to $90. On Wednesday, HUM closed the day at $80.90.

Aetna (NYSE: AET) and Athens Regional Medical Center announced that they have reached agreement on a new two-year contract, expanding network access for Aetna members in Georgia. With this agreement, members of Aetna commercial plans can receive covered benefits, at in-network rates, from Athens...

Wedbush reiterated its Outperform rating on UnitedHealth (NYSE: UNH). At the same time, Wedbush raised its price target on the company's stock from $54 to $57. On Wednesday, UNH closed the day at $51.73.

Wedbush reiterated its Neutral rating on WellCare Health Plans (NYSE: WCG). At the same time, Wedbush raised its price target on the company's stock from $48 to $52. On Wednesday, WCG closed the day at $53.45.

Wedbush is out with its report today on WellPoint (NYSE: WLP), raising its PT from $80 to $83. In a note to clients, Wedbush writes, "Our new price target of $83, which represents 11x our new estimate of $7.55, reflects a better earnings outlook. We believe multi-line managed care plans will see a...

Wedbush Securities has raised the price target on Centene (NYSE: CNC) from $38 to $39 and maintains its Outperform rating.

Wedbush Securities has lowered the price target on Universal American (NYSE: UAM) from $19 to $11 and maintains its Neutral rating.

Wedbush Securities has raised the price target on Unitedhealth Group (NYSE: UNH) from $54 to $57 and maintains its Outperform rating.

Wedbush Securities has raised the price target on CIGNA (NYSE: CI) from $51 to $52 and maintains its Neutral rating.

Wedbush Securities has raised the price target on Aetna (NYSE: AET) from $44 to $45 and maintains its Neutral rating.