Walgreens Stock Dips Amid Digital Lab Costs On Holiday Quarter
Walgreens Boots Alliance reports net quarterly earnings of 490.9 million dollars or 48 cents per share for December through February, up from 431.6 million or 42 cents. Excluding litigation gains, earnings were 487.9 million or 47 cents, slightly below Thomson First Call estimates. Revenue rose 12.3 percent to 11 billion dollars, driven by pharmacy sales and generic drug strength, while stock slipped 2.4 percent to 45.11 dollars as digital lab conversions raise costs.
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Gasoline prices rise nationwide to $2.15 per gallon
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Movie Gallery shares rise after Blockbuster drop bid
Blockbuster abandons its hostile bid for Hollywood Entertainment, allowing Movie Gallery to surge. Hollywood shares fall while analysts note potential earnings of 3.50 to 3.80 dollars per share for the combined company and cost savings.
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