Starbucks: What Drove Its Stock Price on October 9?
On October 9, CNBC reported that Bill Ackman of Pershing Square Capital revealed that the fund has bought 15.2 million shares in Starbucks (SBUX) worth ~$900 million. The news appears to have excited investors. Starbucks stock increased to a high of $59.70 on October 9 before closing at $57.71, which represents a rise of 2.1% from the previous day’s closing price.