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  1. Oct 30, 2026, 7:08 PM ET · Results

    Starbucks said it made more money than expected last quarter, with earnings at $0.80 per share and $9.14 billion in sales, plus a $1 billion buyback plan.

    Good for SBUX

    Starbucks beat the analyst profit estimate, sales at existing stores rose, and its operating margin widened. Those results point to a stronger business despite closing about 250 underperforming locations.

  2. Oct 22, 2026, 8:13 PM ET · Rules

    Starbucks will pay $325,000 to settle a lawsuit about missing COBRA notices.

    Neutral

    Starbucks agreed to a $325,000 settlement over COBRA notices. Final approval is still pending, and the story reports no wider business change, so it does not change the company's outlook.

  3. Oct 22, 2026, 6:42 AM ET · Market

    Starbucks workers in Hong Kong called a Korean customer 'Kimchi' on their order.

    Neutral

    Starbucks staff in Hong Kong labeled a Korean customer's order “Kimchi,” sparking a customer-service controversy. No broader business effects are described, so the company's outlook is unchanged.

  4. Oct 12, 2026, 12:09 PM ET · Market

    The Dow went up more than 200 points, while Chipotle's stock dropped.

    Neutral

    Starbucks said it is not buying Chipotle. The story reports no change to Starbucks' business or a deal it had announced, so its outlook is unchanged.

  5. Oct 8, 2026, 3:25 PM ET · Market

    Jersey Mike's Subs stock is going up today. What's happening?

    Neutral

    Starbucks reportedly explored buying Chipotle, but the report does not say talks remain active or that Starbucks made an offer. It gives no clear evidence of a change to Starbucks’ business outlook.

  6. Oct 8, 2026, 3:25 PM ET · Market

    Jersey Mike's Subs stock is going up on Thursday. What's happening?

    Neutral

    A report said Starbucks had explored buying Chipotle, but it could not confirm active talks or a formal offer. The deal may never happen, so the story does not change Starbucks's outlook.

  7. Oct 8, 2026, 2:32 PM ET · Deal

    Starbucks is looking to buy Chipotle, and here are 5 funds to keep an eye on.

    Neutral

    Starbucks is exploring a possible Chipotle purchase, but no completed deal is reported. The story gives too little detail to show whether it would help or hurt Starbucks.

  8. Oct 8, 2026, 2:31 PM ET · Deal

    Starbucks is looking to buy Chipotle, and here are 5 restaurant funds to keep an eye on.

    Neutral

    Starbucks has reportedly explored buying Chipotle, but no purchase is agreed and no terms are reported. The story does not yet change Starbucks' outlook.

  9. Oct 8, 2026, 11:13 AM ET · Market

    Chipotle's stock is rising. What’s happening?

    Neutral

    A purchase could unite two major restaurant brands, but Starbucks has made no confirmed offer and the source says a deal this large may never begin. Its outlook is unchanged.

  10. Sep 25, 2026, 10:54 AM ET · Market

    Starbucks will shut down some coffee shops in North America and is lowering its store plans.

    Neutral

    Starbucks will close about 1% of North America stores and cut planned openings, but benefits and costs largely balance, so its outlook is unchanged.

  11. Sep 11, 2026, 3:39 AM ET · Market

    Trump's choice for Surgeon General has investments in tobacco and soda companies while Kennedy fights against sugary drinks and junk food.

    Neutral

    Starbucks (SBUX): The nominee disclosed a Starbucks holding and will divest it if confirmed. That planned sale does not change Starbucks' operations.

  12. Aug 17, 2026, 1:42 PM ET · Market

    Today's session highlights two consumer discretionary stocks flagged by whale alerts.

    Bad for SBUX

    Bearish put option activity indicates expectations of a decline in SBUX's stock price.

  13. Aug 10, 2026, 1:46 PM ET · Market

    Today's session witnesses notable whale trading in two consumer discretionary stocks.

    Bad for SBUX

    Bearish put option activity indicates a negative sentiment towards Starbucks' stock price.