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DoorDash and Instacart want to join forces. Will the U.S. government get in their way?

DoorDash and Instacart want to join forces. Will the U.S. government get in their way?
MarketWatch Thursday 29 October 2026, 12:58 UTC By Emily Bary 1 min read
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The companies say their proposed merger will help smaller grocers compete, but analysts wonder if regulators will conduct an “extended review” of antitrust risks.

The companies say their proposed merger will help smaller grocers compete, but analysts wonder if regulators will conduct an “extended review” of antitrust risks.
DoorDash (PERSON) Instacart (ORG) U.S. (LOCATION)
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