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TEXT - Fitch may still cut Aetna Inc ratings
Reuters: Bonds News
Fri, 15 Feb 2013
Feb 15 Fitch Ratings said today that the ratings of Aetna Inc. (AET) remain on Rating Watch Negative pending the close of AET's previously announced acquisition of Coventry Health Care, Inc. (CVH). ...
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