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RLX Technology Q1 Earnings Call Highlights

RLX Technology (NYSE:RLX) reported a sharp increase in first-quarter 2026 revenue, driven by international expansion, contributions from a European investment and continued stability in mainland China, executives said on the company’s earnings call. Chief Executive Officer Kate Wang said the compan

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MAGA runs on ZYN: Nicotine pouches become all the rage with Trump admin including the health secretary RFK Jr

Kennedy has publicly endorsed the popular product, calling it ‘probably the safest way to consume nicotine’

The Independent UK

'Swapsies': Senior ABF officer acted corruptly, watchdog finds

Former EL1 had a 'close' friend linked to illicit tobacco.

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Aussie smoking market warning for NZ over illegal supply

Comment from the University of Auckland: NZ’s more permissive and controlled regulatory approach to vaping can achieve healthier declines in cigarette smoking

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Flavored vapes led to a major shake-up at the FDA – 3 health policy analysts explain the science behind the controversial products

The resignation of Marty Makary, commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, on May 12, 2026, brought to the forefront a heated controversy over fruit-flavored nicotine vapes.

The Conversation

Police running out of room to store illegal cigarettes they’ve seized amid Australia’s booming illicit trade

Inquiry into black market hears cost of destroying vapes has also soared, with some requiring manual dismantling

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: big tobacco accused of scare tactics, how supermarkets swap discounts, and Ebola fears rise

Big tobacco stoking fears over illicit trade, experts claim; supermarket promotions in sync

The Guardian - AU

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'Nightmare scenario': illegal tobacco impact laid bare

Legitimate tobacco retailers say tax hikes have led to illicit sales decimating their income, with the legal market destined to be wiped out.

AAP

Big tobacco is exploiting fears of the illicit market to unwind health gains, experts warn

Cigarettes kill 66 Australians every day, health groups say, criticising MPs who heard evidence from Philip Morris in secret

The Guardian - AU

Up in smoke: budget loses $8b more to illicit tobacco

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has continued to resist calls to lower the tobacco excise despite the cigarette black market causing another downgrade in budget revenue.

AAP

Marty Makary's Irrational Resistance to Flavored Nicotine Vapes Drove His FDA Resignation

On the subject of tobacco harm reduction, the former commissioner let his emotions override his avowed commitment to following the science.

Reason

Imperial Brands H1 Earnings Call Highlights

Imperial Brands (LON:IMB) said it remained on track to meet its full-year targets after reporting first-half growth in tobacco and next-generation products net revenue, while management highlighted one-off headwinds in the U.S. and Australia and continued progress on its Evolve 2030 strategy. Chief

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Federal budget 2026 winners and losers: rich families, overseas travellers and illegal tobacco – summary

Taxpayers and first home buyers are the winners in Labor’s 2026 budget, while rich families could be among the losers. Find out who is better off and who is worse off in Chalmers’ budget

The Guardian - AU

Tobacco giant asks Senate to make cigarettes cheaper

Philip Morris' appearance before a Senate committee this week has been likened to "inviting mosquitoes into a hearing on malaria" by public health advocates.

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The Conversation

Donations, access and secrecy: 3 tactics tobacco companies use to influence smoking laws

In April, the United Kingdom passed landmark laws that aim to create a “smokefree generation”. This means anyone born on or after January 1 2009 can never legally be sold tobacco products.

The Times of India

Indian national accused of laundering $7 million from illegal tobacco trade, submitting fraudulent residency papers in Australia

An Indian national is set to appear in court in Brisbane, Australia next month over allegations that he laundered more than $7 million linked to an illegal tobacco network while also providing false information to immigration authorities.

International Business Times UK

Trump Pressured FDA to Greenlight Candy-Flavoured Vapes Amid Polls Showing Just 24% Approval With Gen Z

The Trump administration pressured the FDA to approve fruit-flavored e-cigarettes as Trump's support among young Americans declined, raising concerns about political influence on regulatory decisions.

The Guardian - AU

Philip Morris uses secret Senate hearing to warn that illegal tobacco in Australia could wipe out legal trade by 2030

Exclusive: Company pushes for lower excise and claims threats warrant secrecy, while critics say it has ‘no interest in public health or safety’

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Backlash over secret Senate hearing for tobacco giants

The federal government is asking what the coalition has to hide, after it was sprung offering a private hearing to tobacco giant Philip Morris.

Reason

Condemning Nicotine Pouches, Trump's Surgeon General Nominee Reveals Her Hostility to Harm Reduction

Nicole Saphier seems determined to obscure the health advantages of a much less hazardous alternative to cigarettes.

MyLifeXP

This Food is ‘Worse Than Smoking’, Doctor Warns

In a warning that has sparked global discussion, NHS doctor and University College London associate professor Dr Chris van Tulleken has raised concerns that modern diets dominated by ultra-processed foods may be doing damage comparable to smoking, and in some cases may even be contributing to a greater share of…

The Guardian - AU

Coalition accused of secretly giving big tobacco lobbyists private platform in parliament

Exclusive: A Senate committee considering the illegal tobacco trade in Australia hears closed-session evidence from cigarette manufacturers

AAP

Excise cut could fuel violence, illicit cigs tsar says

Black market tobacco outweighs legal sales in Australia, but lowering the excise alone would not drive smokers off dodgy darts, Australian Border Force says.

AAP

Bootlegger boom: big excise fuels black market booze

The government is being urged to cut the alcohol excise before the horse has bolted and another black market like illicit tobacco becomes entrenched.

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This Dividend King Yields 6.4% and Wall Street Still Says ‘Buy.’ Should You?

Altria yields 6.4% and has raised its dividend for 56 years. Wall Street still rates it a Buy. Find out if this Dividend King belongs in your portfolio.

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