Humana (HUM) Jumped, But What Is Drawing Fresh Attention Now?

Humana (HUM) moved sharply higher this week after Barclays shifted its rating on the insurer to Overweight from Equalweight, indicating that the shares could outperform sector peers. At around US$397.93, Humana’s recent 4.63% 1 day share price return and 3.21% 30 day share price return build on a strong year to date share price return of 50.46%. However, the 3 year total shareholder return has declined 15.34%, suggesting the latest upgrade is being read as a fresh shift in sentiment rather...