: Walgreens’ stock soars 8% to lead DJIA and S&P 500 gainers, but is still on track for worst year s

Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc.’s stock WBA rose 8% Thursday to lead Dow Jones Industrial Average DJIA and S&P 500 SPX gainers. The stock remains down 38% in the year to date, which is putting it on track for its worst year on record, according to Dow Jones Market Data, based on data going back to January of 1972. The company’s financial results have come up short in recent quarters, and it has faced rising costs, a drop-off in COVID-19 vaccinations and a slower rollout of its healthcare...