Weight Watchers to change legal name to WW later this month

Weight Watchers International Inc. said Friday it will change its legal name to WW International Inc., effective Sept. 29, following the rebranding to WW last year. The wellness company's stock ticker had already changed in April to "WW" from "WTW." The stock, which is still inactive in premarket trading, has soared 64.3% over the past three months while the S&P 500 has gained 4.1%.

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