The recent controversy over Shein selling child-like sex dolls in France has drawn attention to a long-standing issue with global online marketplaces: insufficient oversight of third-party sellers and the proliferation of prohibited, counterfeit, or dangerous products. The French government has moved to ban Shein’s sale of such dolls and certain weapons, exposing vulnerabilities in e-commerce

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Global gold mining giant Newmont Corporation (NEM.N) is undergoing a significant corporate restructuring following its $17 billion acquisition of Australian miner Newcrest in 2023. According to an internal memo obtained by Reuters, the restructuring has affected approximately 16% of Newmont’s workforce, through job eliminations, unfilled positions, and changes in role levels, as part of the

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Dubai-based hookah company AIR, the owner of the globally recognized Al Fakher brand, announced it will go public in the United States through a merger with SPAC Cantor Equity Partners III (CAEP.O). The deal values the combined company at approximately $1.75 billion and positions AIR to capitalize on growing global demand for flavored hookah products.

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Fragrances are quickly becoming a must-have for Gen Z consumers, the fastest-growing buyer category in the global beauty market. Once seen as an indulgent luxury, perfumes are now considered a go-to item for young shoppers seeking to express individuality, elevate their mood, and enjoy a small luxury even amid economic uncertainty. Analysts are dubbing this

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Merck & Co. Inc. (NYSE: MRK), a global leader in pharmaceuticals and oncology research, announced on Tuesday a landmark funding agreement with Blackstone Life Sciences (NYSE: BX) to secure $700 million for the development of its experimental cancer therapy, sac-TMT. This strategic partnership underscores Merck’s commitment to innovation in the field of oncology and its

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Pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly (LLY.N) announced on Thursday that it will begin late-stage clinical trials of its experimental obesity drug, eloralintide, next month following promising results from a mid-stage trial that demonstrated weight loss of up to 20.1% in patients. Shares of Eli Lilly rose nearly 2% in premarket trading on the news. Breakthrough in

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November 6, 2025 – Moderna (MRNA.O) trimmed the top end of its 2025 revenue forecast by $200 million on Thursday, citing weaker-than-expected sales of its COVID-19 vaccine in the U.S. amid limited access and changing public health guidance. The company now expects annual revenue of $1.6 billion to $2 billion, down from the previous range

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November 6, 2025 – Italian premium brake manufacturer Brembo (BRBI.MI) said on Thursday that its 2025 revenue is expected to decline by 2%, revising down its previous guidance which anticipated revenue to be in line with 2024. The adjustment comes amid an unstable geopolitical and macroeconomic environment affecting global automotive markets. Despite the revenue downgrade,

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Dublin, November 6, 2025 – Ireland’s central bank has fined Coinbase Europe, a subsidiary of cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase Global (COIN.O), €21.5 million ($25 million) for failing to properly monitor transactions in compliance with anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CTF) regulations. The fine stems from faults in Coinbase Europe’s transaction monitoring system, which left more

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London, November 6, 2025 – Bank of England (BoE) Governor Andrew Bailey indicated on Thursday that the Bank Rate is likely to follow a gradual downward trajectory, following the central bank’s narrow 5-4 vote to hold rates at 4.0%. Speaking at a press conference, Bailey emphasized the BoE’s cautious approach to monetary policy amid persistent

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