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Bloomberg ran a clear denial: Starbucks said it is not buying Chipotle, extinguishing speculation that had driven headlines and price swings. The clip focuses on that confirmation and the ripple it created across restaurant stocks while also touching on a separate story about California vintners experimenting with an American take on tequila amid falling wine consumption and water limits. The practical effect was rapid sentiment-driven coverage and market chatter that short-circuited a potential takeover narrative before it could formalize.