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Albertsons' $1.8B Opioid Settlement Impact Analyzed

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Albertsons (ACI.N) reported a fourth-quarter loss driven by a substantial $1.8 billion opioid settlement charge, demonstrating the continued legal expenses confronting major pharmacy chains. This settlement stands among the largest individual opioid-related payments by a grocery...

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