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Pfizer's Patent Cliff: Can New Drugs Offset $1.1B Annual Hit?

Pfizer's Q2 non-COVID revenue grew 5% operationally, but patent expirations on Eliquis, Ibrance, and Xtandi threaten $1.1B annual revenue. Can new drugs fill the gap?

Commodities5d ago

WTI Nears $88 as Hormuz Traffic Falls to Seven Ships

Seven commodity ships crossed the Strait of Hormuz Thursday, half the prior day's count. WTI settled at $87.06, within striking distance of $88.07 resistance.

Stocks5d ago

Minimum 30% CGT From 2027 Forces Rethink on Retiree Sales

A 30% minimum capital gains tax from mid-2027 upends retirement strategies that relied on low personal tax rates. The analysis flags share sell-downs and property-to-super plays as no longer viable.

Stocks5d ago

Rathwood tops Irish complaints list with 737 gripes in H1

Rathwood drew 737 complaints in H1 2025, topping the CCPC list ahead of Ryanair and Sky. Utilities complaints jumped 248%. The watchdog wants higher fines.

Stocks5d ago

EU Repair Rules Take Effect: Manufacturers Must Fix Products After Warranty

Manufacturers of washing machines, phones, and tablets must now offer repairs at reasonable prices after warranty, targeting 35 million tonnes of EU waste. Repair sector sees opportunity.

Commodities5d ago

XTB Pushes Indonesia Commodity CFDs as Poland Tightens CFD Rules

XTB launches commodity CFDs in Indonesia after Bappebti approval, adding gold, silver, oil and gas to its app. The move contrasts with Poland's ongoing KNF review of retail CFD access.

Crypto5d ago

UK Taxman Sends 81,000 Crypto Warning Letters, Targets Bull Run Gains

HMRC sent 81,000 warning letters to UK crypto holders in 2025-26, targeting bull run gains. Penalties can reach 100% of tax owed. New 2027 powers could raise £315 million.

Forex5d ago

New Zealand retail sales slide deepens recession pressure on RBNZ

Retail volumes fell 0.5% q/q against expectations for a 0.1% gain, the worst miss in over two years. The data keeps the RBNZ on track for an August rate cut, with markets now pricing a chance of 50 basis points.

Commodities5d ago

Gold pushes toward $4,400 as US data softens Fed outlook

Gold targets $4,400 as softer US data dims Fed hike prospects. ASX set to open higher after Wall Street's Friday rebound. Bitcoin climbs 7.3%.

Stocks5d ago

Sad Cat's 'Replaced' Launch: A One-Game Risk for Indie Backers

Sad Cat Studios' 'Replaced' launch is a critical success, but the indie studio faces a single-title revenue risk with no confirmed follow-up pipeline.

Stocks5d ago

What an AlphaScala Analyst Reads: Book Highlights

An AlphaScala analyst shares highlights from a dozen recent reads: novels on marriage and ambition, a survival story, philosophy on Socrates, and a cynical take on fatherhood.

Stocks5d ago

Fromm recalls 5,800 cases of dog food over metal contamination

Fromm Family Foods recalled thousands of cans of wet dog food after complaints of metal pieces. No illnesses reported, but metal ingestion poses serious risks to dogs.