Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. ($WBA) experienced a surge in its stock price following reports that a potential take-private deal with private equity firm Sycamore Partners remains viable. The stock was temporarily halted due to volatility after CNBC's David Faber expressed optimism about the deal. Subsequent reports confirmed that the possibility of a private equity bid is still 'alive,' leading to increased investor interest. Shares continued to rise throughout the trading day, reflecting positive sentiment around the potential acquisition.