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Sector roundup: Managed care, slot machine makers

Sector roundup: Managed care cos. jump on hopes of health care bill delay, gaming stocks rise

  • On 2:12 pm EST, Wednesday November 4, 2009

Among the sector activity stories for Wednesday, Nov. 4, from AP Financial News:

Managed care stocks raced out of the trading gate a day after the Senate's top Democrat signaled that Congress may miss a year-end deadline for passing health care legislation.

Shares of slot machine makers and casino operator Penn National Gaming Inc. climbed after Ohio voters approved the addition of four casinos, which will mean more business for the companies.

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