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Starbucks Explores Chipotle Takeover as Shares Rise and Financing Questions Grow

Reports of a possible takeover have lifted Chipotle shares, but Starbucks says its focus remains on its turnaround, while analysts question the cost of a deal.

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Report reveals Starbucks explored takeover with advisers

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Chipotle shares rise following potential acquisition report

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Starbucks says its focus remains on turnaround

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Analysis weighs potential benefits and drawbacks for investors

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  1. Chipotle Jumps on Report Starbucks Has Explored Takeover
    Bloomberg
  2. Starbucks says it’s focused on turnaround after report it explored Chipotle merger
    NBC News
  3. Chipotle shares jump after report that Starbucks has explored a takeover
    CBS Top Stories
  4. Feel like a pumpkin-spice burrito? Analysts try to wrap their heads around a possible Starbucks-Chipotle tie-up.
    MarketWatch
  5. Chipotle Shares Rise On Report Of Potential Starbucks Acquisition
    Forbes