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Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) is facing significant challenges marked by a series of events impacting its financial stability and reputation. There are multiple class-action lawsuits alleging securities fraud, numerous analyst downgrades affecting stock prices, and operational issues including store closures leading to pharmacy deserts. These events have resulted in a further downgrade of the company's credit rating to speculative-grade by S&P Global Ratings.
Class-Action Lawsuits Numerous law firms are encouraging investors with substantial losses to participate in class-action lawsuits against Walgreens Boots Alliance, alleging securities fraud and other wrongdoings.
Credit Rating Downgrade S&P Global Ratings has downgraded Walgreens' credit rating to speculative-grade BB, citing challenges in both the pharmacy and retail sectors.
Stock Price Decline Walgreens' stock has been affected by multiple analyst downgrades, with the price falling in reaction to the negative assessments.
Operational Issues Store closures, particularly in Boston, are contributing to 'pharmacy deserts,' impacting community access to essential pharmacy services.
Security Concerns Several incidents, including armed robberies and vandalism, have raised safety and security concerns at Walgreens locations.
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