Starting this month, CVS and Walgreens pharmacies in some states will begin selling mifepristone, commonly known as the abortion pill. This move marks a significant step in increasing access to reproductive healthcare for women across the country.
Starting this month, CVS and Walgreens will begin selling abortion pills at their stores across the United States. This decision comes after years of debate and controversy surrounding access to reproductive healthcare services.
Amazon, the e-commerce giant known for disrupting industries from retail to cloud computing, is set to join the prestigious Dow Jones Industrial Average. This decision follows the recent stock split by Apple, which forced a revision in the composition of the index.
Democratic congresswoman Ayanna Pressley is accusing major pharmacy chain Walgreens of engaging in racial and economic discrimination through recent store closures. Pressley, who represents a district in Massachusetts, raised her concerns during a press conference on Thursday.
Drug stores play a vital role in communities, providing access to essential healthcare services and medications. However, recent trends have shown the closure of numerous drug stores, particularly in minority neighborhoods. Major chains like Walgreens, CVS, and Rite Aid have announced the closure of over 1,000 stores across the United States. This concerning development warrants a closer look at the reasons behind these closures.
Walgreens, one of the largest pharmacy chains in the United States, is utilizing its expansive network of stores and trusted brand to enhance its health-care business, according to the company’s CEO.
Walgreens Boots Alliance, the largest retail pharmacy chain in the United States, recently announced a significant cut to its dividend. While this news might be concerning to some investors, it could also present an opportunity for those looking to invest in a beaten-down stock on the Dow.
# Mobileye, the Israeli autonomous driving technology company, experiences a significant drop in its stock value.
Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. (NASDAQ:WBA), the retail pharmacy giant, reported better-than-expected earnings for the first quarter of fiscal year 2022. However, alongside the positive news, the company also announced a dividend reduction, a move that caught many investors off guard.
