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At its 2026 Investor Day, Starbucks outlined coffeehouse, loyalty and operating changes behind its ‘Back to Starbucks’ plan and set a long-term financial framework.
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After regulatory approvals, Mars completed the transaction that brings global snack brands including Pringles into its portfolio.
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The separation created a standalone listed ice-cream business while Unilever retained a minority holding, sharpening the parent company’s portfolio focus.
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Walgreens said the new ownership structure would give the business flexibility to execute its turnaround away from public-market pressure.
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The launch gives fans direct access to ESPN networks and expands the company’s relationship with viewers beyond traditional pay television.
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Salesforce said the transaction would combine Informatica’s data management capabilities with its CRM, Data Cloud and AI products.
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Nissan’s recovery plan combines cost and capacity actions with a shorter development cycle and a sharper product and market focus.
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Google announced a $32 billion all-cash agreement to acquire Wiz and position security as a larger part of Google Cloud’s platform strategy.
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bp announced a strategic reset that reallocates capital, targets performance improvements and puts stronger emphasis on shareholder returns.
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Alibaba said it would invest RMB380 billion over three years, making infrastructure capacity central to its AI strategy.
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