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Walgreen Boots Alliance Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA) announced yesterday (Tuesday) that it would acquire Rite Aid Corp. (NYSE: RAD) for $9.4 billion. The move will help Walgreens provide lower drug prices and compete with rivals like Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (NYSE: WMT). RAD stock owners will reportedly receive $9 per share.