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Waszak alleges she was fired after reporting maggots found in Starbucks milk equipment during Siren System testing.
The lawsuit alleges termination was tied to sex discrimination and interpersonal behavior concerns for which male employees were not discharged.
Starbucks says the claims are meritless and that Waszak was separated after an investigation into workplace conduct violations.
Waszak had progressed to vice president and oversaw Siren System testing before her termination in 2023.
The Siren System rollout allegedly contributed to safety concerns and a later fire due to a manufacturing defect.
The lawsuit seeks damages including lost wages and attorney’s fees.
Starbucks’ leadership reportedly sought to curtail Siren System deployment under CEO Brian Niccol.
Waszak described health and safety risks she reported but claimants say leadership ignored them.
The Daily Mail piece includes extensive background on Waszak’s career at Starbucks and the Siren System’s aims.
Starbucks declined to comment further beyond reiterating safety commitments and policy adherence.

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Stephanie Link endorses Starbucks as a turnaround play, citing early signs of progress under Niccol.
North America same-store sales were flat in the latest quarter, signaling stabilization after declines.
International growth showed resilience with 3% growth and China up 2%, supporting the turnaround narrative.
Profitability could rise to mid-teens margins from about 9%, according to Deutsche Bank's projections cited in the piece.
Link sees earnings power potentially reaching $3.50 to $4, with a stock multiple around 24 times earnings upon earnings uplift.
Analysts may re-rate the stock as expectations catch up with Link's view, potentially expanding the multiple.
The article notes Wall Street remains largely skeptical, providing a potential entry point for investors.
Niccol is expected to outline a detailed growth plan at an investor day following quarterly results.
The Green Apron Service is highlighted as a key initiative to speed up delivery and overall service times.

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GE Vernova posted Q4 revenue of $10.95B, beating consensus despite a weaker Wind segment.
Backlog for gas power equipment rose to 83 GW, lifting the long-term outlook.
CNBC notes management raised 2026 and 2028 outlooks versus prior guidance.
Starbucks exceeded expectations on comp growth, led by US performance.
Corning benefited from a Meta data center deal but core results were mixed.
Danaher beat across the board with attention on its 2026 outlook.
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The article emphasizes that the overall earnings flash focuses on four portfolio holdings.
Meta’s data center demand contributed to Corning’s positive tone.
The piece notes that margins may follow top-line improvements for Starbucks.

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