Walgreens, Humana in Early Talks for Stakes in Each Other, WSJ Reports

(Bloomberg) -- Walgreens Boots Alliance and Humana are in preliminary talks to take equity stakes in each other, the WSJ reported, citing unidentified people with knowledge of the matter.

• Talks also include the possibility of expanding their already existing partnership, focused on serving seniors
• Details couldn’t be learned; no guarantee there will be any new deal between the cos.
• Walgreens shares and Humana shares both pared losses on the news

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