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Walgreens Is Going Private. Is It Too Late to Buy WBA Stock?

Walgreens stock opened about 8% up on Friday following news it has agreed to go private in a $23.7 billion deal with Sycamore Partners.

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US owner of UK pharmacy chain Boots to be taken private in $10bn deal

Sale of Walgreens Boots Alliance to Sycamore Partners will mean further uncertainty for staff of pharmacy chain

The Guardian - UK

Walgreens agrees to be acquired by private equity firm for almost $10 billion

Walgreens Boots Alliance says it has agreed to be acquired by the private equity firm Sycamore Partners as the struggling retailer looks to turn itself around after years of losing money

The Independent UK

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Analysts Are Pounding the Table: Sell This High-Yield Dividend Stock Now

Walgreens Boots Alliance, once a reliable dividend stock, is now under scrutiny as it suspends dividend payments, faces declining retail performance, and navigates potential takeover talks.

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Stock Market Today: Stocks Recover From Trump-Zelensky Slide

Reports of a combative meeting between the two leaders sent stocks temporarily lower Friday afternoon.

Kiplinger

Take a LEAP of Faith With These 3 Unusually Active Call Options

Walgreens Boots Alliance had five unusually active call options on Thursday. Three of the struggling drug store chain's calls expire in nearly three years. If you're an aggressive investor, you might take a LEAP of faith.

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Why community pharmacies are closing – and what to do if your neighborhood location shutters

Neighborhood pharmacies are rapidly shuttering.

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High-Yield Healthcare: 3 Stocks With Strong Dividends

This article covers three healthcare stocks that offer dividend yields of at least 7% and dives deeper into the fundamentals to determine if they're good buys.

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Flu Index Shows Cases Increasing For 4 Weeks In A Row. Here Are The 5 States Hit The Worst

Flu cases are "significantly higher" than the same period last year according to the Walgreens Flu Index.

International Business Times

Walgreens Manager Pleads Guilty In String Of Inside-Job Armed Robberies

London Teeter faces up to 20 years in prison when she is sentenced in federal court.

International Business Times

Grieving parents couldn’t understand how their son died of an asthma attack. Then they found out how much his meds now cost

EXCLUSIVE: Shanon and Bill Schmidtknecht tell Rhian Lubin of their grief for son Cole and their fight for a fairer health insurance system

The Independent UK

Couple sues Walgreens and Optum Rx over son’s death after $500 price rise for asthma meds

A Wisconsin couple is suing Walgreens and a pharmacy benefits company alleging their son died because he couldn't afford a sudden $500 jump in the cost of his asthma medication

The Independent UK

Stock Market Today: Trump Tariff Worries Pressure Stocks

Stocks swung lower Friday after the White House confirmed it will impose tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China beginning tomorrow.

Kiplinger

DOJ Accuses Walgreens Of Illegally Dispensing Millions Of Prescriptions

Walgreens faces legal action for allegedly dispensing unlawful prescriptions, denies accusations, and emphasizes commitment to combat opioid misuse. U.S. J...

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US accuses Walgreens of filling millions of illegitimate prescriptions, including for opioids

The U.S. Justice Department has filed a lawsuit accusing Walgreens of filling millions of prescriptions for Americans over the last decade and more without a legitimate purpose, including for dangerous amounts of opioids

The Independent UK

DOJ accuses Walgreens of ignoring ‘red flags’ and driving opioid crisis with invalid prescriptions

Massive pharmacy chain has paid millions in opioid settlements already

Fortune

Walgreens replaced its refrigerator doors with digitized ad-laden glass. It might become a $200 million debacle

In December, Cooler Screens shut down access to hundreds of the digitized fridge doors, which Walgreens claims affected sales.

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69 Weird, Ridiculous, And Purely Infuriating Things Spotted At Local Pharmacies

Unfortunately, not all visits to the pharmacy are pleasant, and these instances are the proof. The post 69 Weird, Ridiculous, And Purely Infuriating Things Spotted At Local Pharmacies first appeared on Bored Panda.

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International Business Times

Walgreens Says Locking Up Products Has Hurt Sales

The CEO of the drug store chain says anti-theft deterrents are keeping customers from buying products.

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Is Walgreens Stock a Buy Thanks to Its Fat 9% Dividend Yield?

Walgreens (WBA) is attempting to turn around its struggling business with a new strategic vision and leadership, offering an enticing 10.7% dividend yield

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Walgreens: Shoplifting a "combat battle"

The company is taking "creative" steps to address the issue, CEO Tim Wentworth says

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Walgreens Reports Quarterly Loss Due To Store Closures

Walgreens reports Q1 loss due to store closures but exceeds revenue expectations. Focus on cost control and growth in pharmacy business. Shares surge in pr...

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Why Walgreens Is the Best S&P 500 Stock After Earnings

Walgreens stock is soaring Friday after the embattled pharmacy chain reported strong earnings and gave an upbeat outlook.

MarketBeat

Walgreens Stock Poised for a Rebound: Why Analysts Are Bullish

Walgreens Boots Alliance can sustain its dividend in 2025, and significant changes are expected that can trigger an analyst's upgrade cycle.

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What Were the 4 Worst-Performing Stocks in the S&P 500 in 2024?

As 2025 starts to unfold, let's take a look back at the four worst-performing stocks in the S&P 500 from last year.

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