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EasyJet agrees to a takeover price. The market has its doubts on the deal.

EasyJet agrees to a takeover price. The market has its doubts on the deal.
MarketWatch Monday 06 July 2026, 09:30 UTC By Steve Goldstein 1 min read
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EasyJet shares traded at a discount to the price the U.K. airline says it’s reached with an American investment firm on a buyout.

EasyJet shares traded at a discount to the price the U.K. airline says it’s reached with an American investment firm on a buyout.
EasyJet (ORG) U.K. (LOCATION) American (ORG)
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