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Starbucks (SBUX) delivered a better-than-expected first-quarter financial performance, signaling that its turnaround strategies are beginning to gain traction. Despite facing headwinds from consumer boycotts, a shift toward lower-priced beverages, increased competition in China, and pricing concerns, the coffee giant’s efforts to stabilize its business and reconnect with customers appear to be paying off.