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Walgreens and Rite Aid respond to pressure from regulator over youth tobacco use
John Standley’s compensation rose despite share price plunge and failed deals
Move between pharmacy chain and Albertsons falls through after investor opposition
Even a mega food and drug retailer does not excite investors
Combined group will have sales of $83bn and 40m customers
Shares in health insurance group rise on takeover reports sending valuation to $60bn
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A company only takes a deal price cut when it has little leverage
Concerns increase on whether regulators will approve takeover
Shares hit after report suggests US competition officials have doubts over deal
Stefano Pessina’s US ambitions reflect industry hopes that consolidation can offset price pressures
Stefano Pessina seeks to create global pharmacy chain
Pessina’s Rite Aid purchase furthers ambitions to dominate healthcare
Utilities the worst performing sector on the S&P 500
US equity markets rally after upbeat jobs report
Exercise of option relating to Alliance Boots cost $866m
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