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Starbucks denies Chipotle bid; IonQ to buy Elisity in $1.3B deal

10/12/2026

told MT Newswires on Monday that it is not buying Chipotle Mexican Grill, directly refuting reports from the previous week that suggested a potential acquisition.

The clarification comes as investors navigate a mixed market session, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average rising in late-morning trading while the S&P 500 Index and Nasdaq Composite declined ahead of upcoming earnings results and inflation data.

In other corporate developments, IonQ Inc. announced it has signed an agreement to acquire cybersecurity firm Elisity in an all-stock transaction valued at up to $1.3 billion.

The deal structure includes an earnout opportunity of up to $150 million, contingent on Elisity's performance, according to the company. IonQ shares fell 9.5% during the session.

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