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Alcohol stock prices plummet following surgeon general's cancer warning advisory

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Alcohol stock prices plummet following surgeon general's cancer warning advisory

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  • Shares of European and American alcoholic beverage companies declined significantly after the U.S. surgeon general proposed cancer warnings on labels.
  • U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy indicated that alcohol consumption increases the risk of several types of cancer, including breast and liver cancer.
  • Companies like Brown-Forman and Molson Coors experienced declines of nearly 3% and 4% respectively, reaching new lows in stock prices.
  • Major European spirits manufacturers, including Diageo and Pernod Ricard, also saw stock drops exceeding 3% after the announcement.
  • Brewing giants like Anheuser-Busch and Heineken faced similar stock declines, reflecting widespread concern in the sector.

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