Product Launch, Quarterly Reports, Executive Change, and Partnership - Research Report on Medtronic, WellPoint, Centene, Align Technology, and WellCare

NEW YORK, November 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

Today, Analysts' Corner announced new research reports highlighting Medtronic, Inc. (NYSE: MDT), WellPoint Inc. (NYSE: WLP), Centene Corp. (NYSE: CNC), Align Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: ALGN), and WellCare Health Plans, Inc. (NYSE: WCG). Today's readers may access these reports free of charge - including full price targets, industry analysis and analyst ratings - via the links below.

Medtronic, Inc. Research Report

On October 21, 2013, Medtronic, Inc. (Medtronic) announced the launch of the Export Advance aspiration catheter, which offers greater power and superior deliverability, in the US. Jason Weidman, Vice President and General Manager of Medtronic's Coronary business, stated, "With more than 10 years of market leadership in this product category, Medtronic has continued to lead the way in innovation, setting a new standard of performance with the Export Advance aspiration catheter." Weidman continued, "In addition to superior deliverability, our next-generation device offers high-performing aspiration power that physicians have come to expect from Export aspiration catheters, which to date have been used to treat more than one million patients worldwide." The Full Research Report on Medtronic, Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.AnalystsCorner.com/r/full_research_report/bc94_MDT]

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WellPoint Inc. Research Report

On October 23, 2013, WellPoint Inc. (WellPoint) released its Q3 2013 results. For Q3 2013, WellPoint registered total revenues of $18.0 billion, up 17.0% YoY. The Company posted net income of $656.2 million in Q3 2013, compared to net income of $691.2 million in Q3 2012. WellPoint reported diluted EPS of $2.16, up 0.5% YoY during the quarter. Wayne DeVeydt, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of WellPoint, commented, "Our third quarter results were driven primarily by lower than anticipated medical cost experience, as well as favorable membership and revenue. Our results were also supported by strong operating cash flow generation." The Full Research Report on WellPoint Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.AnalystsCorner.com/r/full_research_report/64cd_WLP]

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Centene Corp. Research Report

On October 22, 2013, Centene Corp. (Centene) released its Q3 2013 results. Centene registered total revenues of $2.8 billion in Q3 2013, up 14.5% YoY. The Company posted net earnings attributable to Centene of $49.4 million in Q3 2013, up 1192.8% YoY. Centene further reported diluted EPS of $0.87 in Q3 2013, up 1142.9% YoY. Commenting on the results, Michael F. Neidorff, Centene's Chairman and CEO, said, "The quarter and year to date results reflect the efforts and growing capabilities of all our employees who are committed to delivering high quality and lower cost services." The Full Research Report on Centene Corp. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.AnalystsCorner.com/r/full_research_report/e85d_CNC]

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Align Technology Inc. Research Report

On October 28, 2013, Align Technology Inc. (Align Technology) announced the resignation of Richard Twomey from the position of Vice President, International to serve as President and CEO of a leading global healthcare products and services company based in Europe. According to Align Technology, Thomas M. Prescott, Align's President and CEO, will assume primary responsibility for all international operations. Prescott commented, "On behalf of Align's executive management team and board of directors, I want to thank Richard for his leadership in the growth and development of our international business and congratulate him on this new career opportunity." He added, "We have a world-class team at Align, including a strong global team with seasoned, experienced leaders who are driving our European growth and expansion in Asia. I am confident this organization will continue to deliver great results in our international markets." The Full Research Report on Align Technology Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.AnalystsCorner.com/r/full_research_report/69b3_ALGN]

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WellCare Health Plans, Inc. Research Report

On October 21, 2013, WellCare Health Plans, Inc. (WellCare) announced its partnership with Louisiana's Smoking Cessation Trust (SCT) to encourage its eligible Louisiana Medicare Advantage members to enroll in a no-cost, smoking cessation program. Frank Heyliger, WellCare's Region President for Louisiana and Texas, said, "WellCare's mission is to enhance our members' health and quality of life." Heyliger continued, "We see our partnership with the SCT as a great opportunity to help our members access the critical services they may need to kick the smoking habit for good. This can lead to improvements in chronic health conditions and positively impact overall health outcomes." The Full Research Report on WellCare Health Plans, Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.AnalystsCorner.com/r/full_research_report/be48_WCG]

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