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Market Overview
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Year To Date Performances:

1. The canned cocktail craze is reshaping the U.S. alcohol market, with Americans consuming over 62 million cases of ready-to-drink spirits in 2023, a nearly 25% increase from 2022. These spirits-based drinks are edging out malt-based hard seltzers, whose market share dropped 8% from 2021 to 2023 as consumers tired of flavor overload and brand saturation. High Noon, Cutwater, and Nutrl dominate the category, though it still makes up less than 7% of total sales for beverage giants like AB InBev and Molson Coors. Even Coca-Cola has entered the mix, launching alcoholic versions of its iconic drinks, including a canned Jack and Coke collaboration with Brown-Forman.

2. Tesla has unveiled a revamped Model Y in China, priced 5.4% higher at 263,500 yuan ($35,935), with deliveries starting in March. The updated SUV boasts improved acceleration and range but faces fierce competition in China’s crowded EV market from rivals like BYD, Xpeng, and Nio. Analysts highlight the need for Tesla to offer localized smart features and semi-autonomous driving capabilities to stay competitive. The refresh follows Tesla’s first annual delivery decline in 2024 and comes as investors push for a new mass-market model, potentially arriving in 2025. Despite these challenges, Tesla's stock remains up 70% over the past year, buoyed by CEO Elon Musk’s ties to President-elect Donald Trump.

3. Walgreens beat expectations in fiscal Q1 2025, reporting adjusted earnings of 51 cents per share and $39.46 billion in revenue, driven by 7.5% sales growth across its segments. Despite these gains, it posted a $265 million net loss due to higher operating costs tied to its multiyear plan to close 1,200 underperforming stores. Walgreens’ U.S. pharmacy sales rose 10.4%, fueled by brand medication price inflation, though retail sales dipped 6.2% amid weaker demand for discretionary items. Its U.S. health-care unit saw a 12% sales increase, bolstered by VillageMD and Shields Health Solutions, while international revenue grew 10.2%, led by U.K.-based Boots. Shares jumped 10% premarket as Walgreens reaffirmed its turnaround strategy, emphasizing cost control and a retail pharmacy-led model.

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