https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/exclusive-doordash-in-exclusive-talks-to-acquire-instacartContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/exclusive-doordash-in-exclusive-talks-to-acquire-instacarthttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/exclusive-doordash-in-exclusive-talks-to-acquire-instacart#u163306Fri, 30 Oct 2026 08:56:45 +0000Delivery giant DoorDash is in advanced and exclusive talks to acquire its grocery-delivery rival Instacart. Sources familiar with the matter indicate that the potential acquisition could value Instacart at roughly $17 billion. The discussions have driven up Instacart stock prices and returned the company founder to the billionaire ranks. While the transaction has drawn heavy reporting from major financial outlets, regulatory approval and formal terms remain to be finalized.Why it mattersThe potential buyout brings together two of the largest delivery competitors in the North American market. I