Walgreen announced on January 12 that it intended to dual list on the NASDAQ Stock Market and The New York Stock Exchange.
"Walgreen has a proud history of innovation in drugstore retailing and we are pleased to welcome them to the NASDAQ Stock Market," said Bruce Aust, executive vice president, NASDAQ Corporate Client Group. Walgreen is the nation's largest drugstore chain, with 4,290 stores in 44 states and Puerto Rico. Companies wishing to dual list on NASDAQ must meet National Market listing standards. Firms listing on NASDAQ as well as the NYSE will trade under the same three-letter symbol on both markets.
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