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The Latest Breaking News from Walgreens Boots Alliance

US owner of Boots revives plan to offload UK pharmacy chain

Walgreens Boots Alliance reportedly exploring options including flotation on London Stock Exchange

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Is This Dividend Aristocrat a Buy for Its 9% Yield?

Walgreens Boots Alliance currently offers shareholders the highest dividend yield on the Dow. But how long can WBA keep hiking its dividend amid narrowing profit margins?

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3 Medical Stocks to Watch During Flu Season for Potential Profits

Flu cases are slowly rising nationwide, and the demand for flu shots will likely increase soon. This will be beneficial for drug stores. To that end, it could be wise to add Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA), Clicks Group (CLCGY), and CVS Health (CVS) to one’s watchlist. Read more.

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Earnings Watch: Is Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) a Solid Buy Before Earnings?

Retail drugstore chain Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) achieved adjusted EPS growth on solid sales increase in the third quarter of fiscal 2023. However, the company lowered its full-year earnings guidance to reflect challenging consumer and macro conditions and lower COVID-19 demand. So, let’s determine if WBA is a buy before…

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Should You Buy the Worst-Performing Dow Stock of 2023?

Walgreens Boots stock is a beaten-down, large-cap giant that offers shareholders a high dividend yield. But is WBA worth buying today?

Barchart

Companies that jumped on the DEI bandwagon in 2020 may be most likely to backtrack this year

When companies rush to create diversity commitments, those efforts are typically not long-lasting.

Fortune

Walgreens CEO resignation leaves S&P 500 with no Black women CEOs

Before Rosalind Brewer joined Walgreens as its CEO, the last Black woman to command an S&P 500 company was Ursula Burns, who left Xerox in 2016.

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Rosalind Brewer out as Walgreens CEO

Her departure after less than three years comes after a tumultuous time that included COVID-19 disruptions and corporate layoffs.

Chicago Sun-Times

Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA), CVS Health (CVS), and Rite Aid (RAD): Buy, Hold or Sell?

With rising healthcare spending, the drugstore industry is poised to witness solid growth amid heightened demand. As a result, leading industry players CVS Health (CVS), Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA), and Rite Aid (RAD) stand to benefit. However, should you Buy, Hold, or Sell these stocks? Keep reading to find out.

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Let's Talk About Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA): Buy, Sell, or Hold?

Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) is attempting to raise capital and regain market share. Given this scenario, should investors buy, sell, or hold the stock? Let’s look at its financial metrics to gauge its prospects….

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Is Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) a Buy, Sell, or Hold This Month?

Drug store operator Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) expects to face a drop in its sales due to inflationary pressures. However, given its efforts to streamline operations, should investors buy, sell, or hold the stock this month? Let’s look at its key financial metrics trends to gauge its performance….

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Citing ‘emerging challenges,’ Walgreens to shutter 150 stores across the U.S.

Walgreens reported net income of $118 million, about 59% below the previous year. It will also close 300 stores in the United Kingdom. This year the firm said it would cut 10% of its corporate workforce, mostly in Deerfield and Chicago.

Chicago Sun-Times

Which Boots stores are closing down? Everything we know about the shops shutting in 2023

We share the full list of which Boots stores are closing, as the retailer announces it will be shutting 300 stores across the country over the next year.

GoodToKnow

2 Giant Dividend Aristocrats With At-Risk Dividends

These 2 dividend aristocrats might be at risk of a dividend cut.

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Stock Market Today: Dow Snaps Losing Streak on Strong Economic Data

The blue chip index notched its first win in seven sessions even as Walgreens Boots Alliance spiraled.

Wales Online

Boots 'set to close 300 stores' in massive blow to high streets

Reports suggest there will currently be no redundancies as a result of the expected closures

Chicago Tribune

Walgreens aims to cut more costs amid weaker demand for COVID vaccines, uncertain economy

Walgreens Boots Alliance is raising its cost-savings goal by 17% to $4.1 billion after a disappointing quarter — a move that comes just weeks after it said it was eliminating 10% of its corporate workforce.

Fortune

Meet the record 8 Black CEOs leading Fortune 500 companies

Walgreens Boots Alliances' Roz Brewer, Lowe's Marvin Ellison, and TIAA's Thasunda Brown Duckett are among the 2023 cohort of Black Fortune 500 CEOs.

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The Guardian - UK

Boots boss more than doubles pay to £3.8m as chain triples profits

Chemist made a profit of £137m in year to 31 August, helped by closure of 44 underperforming stores

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Walgreens Attracts Value Buyers With Its 6.4% Yield and 6.7x Multiple

Walgreens Boots Alliance is becoming a darling of value investors given that its dividend yield is 6.4% and its P/E multiple is 6.7x. Moreover, out-of-the-money puts can be shorted for extra income.

Chicago Sun-Times

Walgreens cutting 10% of corporate workforce, including in Deerfield and Chicago

The layoffs come as the company sets aside $5.4 billion after taxes to cover opioid litigation.

Barchart

Markets Today: Stock Indexes Slightly Lower as Bond Yields Climb

Morning Markets March S&P 500 futures (ESM2 3) this morning are down -0.16%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM2 3) are down -0.13%. U.S. stock index futures this morning are slightly lower. Higher T-note yields today are weighing on the overall market, along with today’s news on U.S. inventories....

Wales Online

Boots makes huge change to Advantage Card meaning shoppers get less 'cash back'

The High Street chemist will instead be offering more discounts on own-brand products

Kiplinger

Highest-Yielding Dividend Stocks in the S&P 500

LyondellBasell, Conagra and Altria head the list of the highest-yielding dividend stocks in the S&P 500. Some of the other names might surprise you.

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Best Dividend Stocks to Buy for Dependable Dividend Growth

How do you find the best dividend stocks to buy? Income investors know there's no substitute for regular dividend increases over the long haul.

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