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Western Pharma Giants Paid Millions to Russian Distributors Linked to Fraud, Whistleblower Report Says

The payments by Merck, Eli Lilly, Novartis and AstraZeneca allegedly helped fund a corruption scheme that kept drug prices high and limited competition across Russia’s public healthcare system.

We haven't written up this one. The Moscow Times has the full story — the link below goes straight to it.

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Chewy vs. Five Below: Which Retailer Stock Is a Better Buy for 2027?

Chewy's recurring revenue model and high margins clash with Five Below's explosive growth and valuation appeal, here's which edge matters more for your 2027 portfolio.

  • Chewy reported $12.6B revenue in FY 2025, 6.2% YoY increase
  • Five Below grew sales 23% YoY in FY 2025, net margin 7.5%
  • Five Below has stronger current ratio (2.0 vs. Chewy's 0.9)

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