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Keith began writing for the Fool in 2012 and focuses primarily on healthcare investing topics. His background includes serving in management and consulting for the healthcare technology, health insurance, medical device, and pharmacy benefits management industries.
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Many stocks delivered solid gains last year.
Centene (NYSE:CNC) wasn't one of them. Its shares fell nearly 5% while the overall stock market soared. So far in 2021, the story isn't looking better for the managed-care company.
But Centene announced its fourth-quarter results before the market opened on Tuesday, and shares rose in early trading after the update. Here are highlights from the company's fourth quarter.