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WA sues to block $4 billion Albertsons dividend ahead of Kroger merger

Washington's top lawyer has asked a court to stop Albertsons from paying investors a $4 billion dividend set to be paid out ahead of the grocery retailer's proposed merger with rival Kroger.

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Buying This Consumer Staples Stock in Q4 Is a Great Idea

Leading food and drug retailer Albertsons (ACI) recently entered a merger agreement with Kroger (KR), which is expected to add substantial value to the company and its shareholders. The fundamental strength, promising growth prospects, solid dividend record, and the non-cyclical nature of its business make ACI a safe buy this…

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The Best Stock to Buy in the Strongest Sector Right Now

Grocery retailer Kroger (KR) reported solid second-quarter financials and raised its full-year guidance. The company’s consistent performance amid the current macroeconomic headwinds reflects the non-cyclical nature of its sector and the company’s fundamental strength. Moreover, its steady earnings stream allows it to pay increasing dividends to stockholders. Hence, we think…

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Got Extra Cash? Here's 1 Stock to Spend It On

Food and drug retailer Albertsons (ACI) reported stellar second-quarter earnings, and the company has guided solid growth in the upcoming quarters. Moreover, ACI’s merger agreement with Kroger (KR) is expected to see the merged entity control about 20% of the nation’s grocery market. Read on to know more….

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Kroger-Albertsons mega-merger could cause more US food deserts, experts say

Agreement between two of the largest supermarket chains in the US could also make prices increase

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California attorney general demands Albertsons delay $4 billion dividend ahead of possible Kroger merger

California Attorney General Rob Bonta and his peers in several other states demanded Wednesday that Albertsons Cos. delay paying a $4-billion dividend to investors until after the company's merger with rival supermarket chain Kroger Co. is reviewed by the Federal Trade Commission.

Los Angeles Times

A $4 billion payout: In Albertsons' sale, where is the grocery workers' cut?

If the Federal Trade Commission clears grocery giant Albertsons' $20 billion sale to Kroger on schedule next month, the private-equity investors who control this collection of U.S. grocery and drug store chains will have squeezed out profits nine times larger than what they invested since 2006.

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Reason

Texas Pete Hot Sauce the Latest Victim in Exploding Trend of Cynical False Labeling Lawsuits

A handful of law firms are behind a spike in class-action lawsuits claiming consumers are harmed by opaque, half-full macaroni boxes and "all natural" fiber supplements.

Reason

Put Kroger and Albertsons merger plan under a Senate microscope

Given the escalating price of groceries and the amount of food insecurity locally and nationally, a Senate subcommittee should move ahead quickly with hearings on the merger plan.

Chicago Sun-Times

In Seattle, Kroger-Albertsons merger raises fears of closures, 'grocery deserts'

Nothing unsettles the average Seattleite quite like the thought of change at the local grocery store.

Tribune News Service

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Reuters US Lawmakers Plan Hearing On Kroger, Albertsons' $25B Merger

Benzinga

Michael Hiltzik: Think food inflation is bad now? Wait till Kroger and Albertsons merge

The gargantuan proposed $24.6-billion merger of supermarket behemoths Kroger and Albertsons is being touted by the merger partners as a boon to consumers.

Los Angeles Times

Albertsons Stock Popped Last Week Amid Kroger Merger Deal

A Relative Strength Rating upgrade for Albertsons stock shows improving technical performance. Will it continue?

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By the numbers: The Kroger-Albertsons merger

Kroger announced plans to acquire Albertsons Companies Friday in a $24.6 billion deal that could reshape the grocery market across the country, where the two chains are among the biggest grocers.

Tribune News Service

Kroger, Albertsons forge $24.6 billion grocery giant combination

Kroger Co. agreed to buy Albertsons Cos. in a deal with an enterprise value of $24.6 billion that would create a U.S. grocery giant with almost 5,000 stores and annual revenue of about $200 billion.

Axios

Kroger is promising to lower prices after its proposed acquisition of Albertsons

Kroger says it'll lower prices if it's allowed to buy Albertsons, but consumer watchdogs are skeptical.

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The stock market held onto big losses in afternoon trading. A healthcare stock was one of only three positive Dow stocks today.

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Kroger and Albertsons plan merger to combine 2 largest supermarket chains

The $25-billion deal is likely to draw intense scrutiny from federal regulators and critics as it would form a new supermarket colossus at a time of soaring food costs.

Chicago Sun-Times

Jewel, Mariano’s owners announce $20 billion merger

Kroger and Albertsons, two of the nation’s largest grocers, have agreed to merge in a deal that would help them better compete with Walmart, Amazon and others that have stepped into the grocery business.

Axios

Kroger snaps up Albertsons in grocery megamerger

The deal for two of the nation's largest grocery chains is valued at $24.6 billion.

Investors Business Daily

Kroger Stock Showing Improved Relative Strength In Current Market

A Relative Strength Rating upgrade for Kroger shows improving technical performance. Will it continue?

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