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Starbucks Eyes Chipotle, Could Restaurant M&A Be the Next ETF Trade? 5 Funds to Watch
Starbucks’ reported Chipotle takeover interest could spark a broader restaurant M&A trade. Here are 5 ETFs offering exposure to potential beneficiaries.
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