There’s a new power player at CVS after Karen Lynch’s dismissal—but he’s not CEO

There’s a new power player at CVS after Karen Lynch’s dismissal—but he’s not CEO

When CVS Health abruptly announced that high-profile CEO Karen Lynch was leaving immediately, to be replaced by company executive David Joyner, another announcement followed in smaller type: “Roger Farah Named Executive Chairman of the Board.” It doesn’t sound exciting, and it’s unlikely many people recognized Farah’s name, but investors should pay attention. At least strictly…

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New experiments in grape growing

New experiments in grape growing

If you’re reading this column, you surely know the names of the famous wine grapes Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir and so on. Soon, you’re going to have to learn new ones. All the vines mentioned above belong to the European grapevine species, Vitis vinifera, whereas the (relative) newcomer vines to which I refer are…

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Are tulips just too much trouble?

Are tulips just too much trouble?

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. The ground is soft and easily planted with bulbs. The last spring flowering bulbs that should go in are tulips, readily plantable until late November. Tulips and I have had a rollercoaster ride in recent…

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