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While the broader S&P 500 has enjoyed a resilient 2025 with consistent record highs, some individual names have suffered heavy losses.

MECHANICSBURG, Pa. , Sept. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- PA Health & Wellness, a leading managed care organization in Pennsylvania and a company of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), today announced that it has been ranked among the top 14 Medicaid health plans in the United States by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) in its 2025 Health Plan Ratings.

Multi-year initiative aims to combat clinician burnout and improve mental health support across North Carolina's healthcare workforce DURHAM, N.C. , Sept. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The North Carolina Clinician and Physician Retention and Well-being (NCCPRW) Consortium announced today a transformative $1.3 million grant from the Centene Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Centene Corporation (NY...

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UnitedHealth Group stands out as the preferred pick over Centene due to scale, diversification, and higher profitability. UNH's integrated model and Optum platform provide more growth avenues and resilience compared to CNC's focus on government-sponsored programs. While CNC trades at a discount, UNH's stronger margins, return on equity, and diversified revenue streams justify its premium valuat...

Centene is deeply undervalued after a 54% share price drop, yet maintains strong profitability, a solid balance sheet, and a robust market position. Temporary headwinds, including ACA revenue adjustments, rising medical costs, and withdrawn guidance, have pressured CNC, but structural strengths remain intact. Management is focused on restoring margins through contract repricing, digital transfo...

U.S. equities gained at midday, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq adding to Wednesday's latest closing record highs, as new inflation and unemployment reports boosted confidence the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates next week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was more than 1% higher.

Centene Corp (NYSE:CNC) shares gained 12% to $34.94 in late-morning trading Thursday after the health insurer's CEO Sarah London told the Deutsche Bank Healthcare conference the company's preliminary data for quality ratings for Medicare Advantage showed a slightly higher percentage of members in four-star plans.   London also mentioned Centene's stronger-than-expected Medicaid results in July ...