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Starbucks reported stronger-than-expected sales growth for the second consecutive quarter, driven by an increase in customer traffic—the first such rise in two years—along with a positive outlook for the remainder of the year. The company’s shares rose following the results, reflecting investor confidence in its recovery efforts under CEO Brian Niccol. Bloomberg and MarketWatch both highlighted the sales performance as evidence that Starbucks’ strategic turnaround plan is gaining traction, with Bloomberg noting it as “the best evidence yet” of progress and MarketWatch emphasizing that investors who bet on the turnaround are being rewarded. While all sources agree on the core financial results, they differ slightly in framing. Bloomberg and MarketWatch focus on the broader strategic implications, portraying the results as validation of management’s long-term plan. CNBC, while acknowledging the sales and traffic gains, also notes that Starbucks stock has still declined over the past year, subtly underscoring lingering market skepticism despite recent improvements. This contrast reflects differing emphases: one on current momentum, the other on historical underperformance.