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Liquor Stocks Are Priced for a Big Tobacco Moment

The Wall Street Journal - Business

The Wall Street Journal - Business

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July 5, 2026

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Liquor Stocks Are Priced for a Big Tobacco Moment

Declines in drinking are hurting distillers’ shares, but has the selloff gone too far?

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Seeking Alpha

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· Jun 23, 2026

Turning Point Brands: White Pouch Nicotine Is Driving Revenue Growth

Turning Point Brands: White Pouch Nicotine Is Driving Revenue Growth

Wirepoints

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· Jul 5, 2026

Commentary: Illinois’ alcohol tax is almost as old as America. It needs reform. – Chicago Tribune*

In Chicago, a carry-away 12-pack of beer gets slapped with more than 2 in tax. The 1.01 in federal, state and county alcohol taxes piles on top of the 1.5 percent city tax and the 10.25 percent general sales tax. The combined burden makes taxes the single most expensive ingredient in many Americans’ drink of choice.

Indy Week

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· Jun 28, 2026

Q&A: Adrian Larrea, The HAZE Company 

For Raleigh-based HAZE, declining alcohol sales created an opportunity in THC drinks. Now that business may be in jeopardy.

The Motley Fool

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· Jul 6, 2026

Should You Buy Coca-Cola Stock Before July 28?

The beverage company reports earnings later this month, and it could do so with its stock trading at a new all-time high.

Palo Alto Online

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· Jul 7, 2026

Low-ABV and nonalcoholic drinks find their place on Peninsula menus

Low alcohol by volume (ABV) and nonalcoholic (NA) drinks are on the rise, and it’s not just a phase. While alcoholic drinks have historically played a social and financial role for restaurants, Peninsula eateries offer an expanding range of low-ABV beverages to pair with your next meal.

NL Times

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Dutch government's plans to tax sugary softdrinks will also make beer more expensive

The government’s plans for a sugar tax will also make beer more expensive, the Telegraaf

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Related coverage for "Liquor Stocks Are Priced for a Big Tobacco Moment": Seeking Alpha — Turning Point Brands: White Pouch Nicotine Is Driving Revenue Growth. Wirepoints — Commentary: Illinois’ alcohol tax is almost as old as America. It needs reform. – Chicago Tribune*. Indy Week — Q&A: Adrian Larrea, The HAZE Company . The Motley Fool — Should You Buy Coca-Cola Stock Before July 28?. Palo Alto Online — Low-ABV and nonalcoholic drinks find their place on Peninsula menus. NL Times — Dutch government's plans to tax sugary softdrinks will also make beer more expensive