UnitedHealth Posts Higher Net and Sets Stock Buyback
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Third-quarter profit rose 15 percent to $1.28 billion as  premium and fee growth in its Medicaid business helped offset lower enrollment in employer-sponsored programs.
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Humana, the health insurer, said yesterday that profit more than doubled as enrollment increased in the companyâs Medicare plans for older Americans.
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The health care products maker posted higher profit in the fourth quarter versus year-earlier results that were reduced by acquisition charges for Kos Pharmaceuticals.
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Shares in United Airlines' parent company, UAL Corp., rose yesterday following a published report that it has retained Goldman Sachs Group Inc. to explore strategic options, including possible mergers with other carriers.
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Third-quarter profit rose 15 percent to $1.28 billion as premium and fee growth in its Medicaid business helped offset lower enrollment in employer-sponsored programs.
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Health insurer Aetna Inc.  AET.N on  Thursday reported stronger-than-expected earnings on a surge in  membership, set a stock split and doubled its dividend.
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The health insurer beats some estimates and raises others.
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Health insurer Cigna Corp. on Wednesday posted a higher quarterly profit as it saw growth in its health care segment and recognized a gain on the sale of its retirement benefits business.
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Diversified manufacturer United Technologies Corp.  posted a rise in quarterly profit, helped by strong infrastructure demand and a recovery in its aerospace business, the company said on Wednesday.
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Internet service provider United Online Inc. on Monday posted a 42 percent surge in third-quarter profit  --  helped by expanding margins and lower telecommunications costs  --  and raised its earnings outlook for 2004.
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Diversified manufacturer United  Technologies Corp. UTX.N on Friday said quarterly profit rose  10.5 percent as the construction boom in Asia boosted its Otis  elevator and Carrier heating and air conditioning businesses.
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The managed care provided also cited premium and fee rate increases and continued cost cuts and stock buybacks as it posted net income of $448.4 million, up 3 percent from a year earlier.
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Stryker Corp , which this week said it was recalling some of its artificial hip products, on Wednesday reported higher fourth-quarter profit on increased sales of its orthopedic implants and surgical equipment.
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Shares of Sun Healthcare Group Inc. moved higher Monday after a UBS analyst upgraded the health care services provider and predicted the company will have a strong fourth quarter due to higher Medicare reimbursement rates.
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Net income rose to $496.7 million and the health insurer raised its full-year forecast as membership increased.
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DALLAS (CBS.MW) - Shares of TXU surged as much as 15 percent Monday after announcing it more than tripled its dividend payout from the prior quarter, increased its 2004 and 2005 earnings forecasts, and set a 50 million stock repurchase program.
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Humana Inc  posted sharply higher profit on Monday, above Wall Street's target, on continued strength in its Medicare health plans for the elderly and its plans for employers, and forecast next year's earnings ahead of expectations.