The Wall Street Journal reports that DoorDash is in advanced talks to acquire Instacart, which is valued at $17 billion, in a deal that could be completed in the coming week.
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| Market | US stocks |
|---|---|
| Sector | Consumer Discretionary |
| Industry | Broadline Retail |
| Market cap | $2.7T |
| Close on 10/26/2026 | 249.01 |
| Change that session | +0.41% |
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