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Coca Cola's Profit Machine Remains Unstoppable
Wednesday, April 26, 2023 - 12:27pm | 1083A long-standing business like Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO) can only remain so by harnessing and growing a loyal consumer and investor base; some of these audience members come to invest in the company because of its brand name, some because of relentless fundamentals which always seem to find a new way to...
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If You Invested $1,000 In Coca-Cola Stock When Warren Buffett Did, Here's How Much You'd Have Now
Sunday, March 26, 2023 - 4:11pm | 621For decades, beverage giant Coca-Cola Inc (NYSE: KO) has been a staple holding in the portfolio of Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc (NYSE: BRK-A)(NYSE: BRK-B). Here’s a look back at the firm's very first purchase and how investors would have done had...
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These 2 Sin Stocks Are Still Operating In Russia And 1 May Not Leave, As Ukraine War Rages On
Sunday, February 26, 2023 - 10:44am | 1089Since Russia invaded Ukraine a year ago, many global companies have exited their Russian operations, closing down retail locations, ending joint ventures, and in some cases selling off their business operations in the country. Two companies are among the examples of businesses choosing to still...
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Bill Gates Isn't A 'Big Beer Drinker,' But Just Bought A 4% Stake In This Global Brewery
Wednesday, February 22, 2023 - 4:56pm | 759One of the most well-known and richest people in the world could be betting big on the growth of beer and non-alcoholic beer. Here’s the brewer that Bill Gates is now investing heavily in. What Happened: Gates, the renowned entrepreneur who co-founded Microsoft, has acquired a 3.8% stake in...
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Benzinga's 'Stock Whisper' Index: 5 Stocks Investors Are Secretly Monitoring, But Not Yet Talking About
Thursday, February 2, 2023 - 4:47pm | 986Investors are on the hunt for undervalued, underfollowed and emerging stocks to spot opportunities. Retail traders have countless methods at their disposal to uncover new information. For some, this may be overwhelming. Benzinga’s Stock Whisper Index uses a combination of proprietary data and...
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Move Over Bill Ackman: One Of The 10 Best Traders In Congress Bought Coca-Cola
Friday, January 6, 2023 - 1:15pm | 980Hedge fund manager Bill Ackman is taking on the two largest carbonated beverage companies in the world with a series of tweets aimed at Coca-Cola Inc (NYSE: KO) and PepsiCo (NYSE: PEP). If Ackman takes a short position or pushing for legal challenges, he could now find himself up against one of the...
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Pepsi Cozied Up To Celsius: What's Next For Coca-Cola/Monster? Access To Alcohol Via The Backdoor?
Monday, August 8, 2022 - 4:04pm | 1115Activity in the energy drink market could pick up after a recent investment and distribution deal between PepsiCo Inc (NYSE: PEP) and Celsius Holdings Inc (NASDAQ: CELH). The deal could help Pepsi make up for losing distribution of Bang, but also creates the question of what’s next for rivals...
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If You Invested $1,000 In Coca-Cola Stock When Vitaminwater Was Acquired, Here's How Much You'd Have Now
Thursday, July 28, 2022 - 12:05pm | 379Beverage giant The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO) has not shied away from acquiring other smaller beverage brands to expand its portfolio. Here’s a look at how one acquisition paid off for the company and its shareholders. What Happened: Over the last 15 years, Coca-Cola has put an emphasis in...
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If You Invested $1,000 In Boston Beer Stock When Truly Hard Seltzer Was Launched, Here's How Much You'd Have Now
Thursday, July 21, 2022 - 7:34pm | 624Well-known for its flagship Samuel Adams beer brand, the Boston Beer Company Inc (NYSE: SAM) is the owner of a portfolio of brands that includes Twisted Tea and Truly Hard Seltzer. Here’s a look at how the company’s stock has performed since the launch of Truly, one of the top hard...
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Are You Noticing Fewer Potato Chips In The Bag? What About Doritos? How PepsiCo Fights Inflation
Thursday, July 14, 2022 - 11:33am | 567The owner of a large portfolio of snack brands that includes Lay's Potato Chips may have admitted that consumers really are seeing fewer chips in a bag due to inflation. What Happened: Beverage and food company PepsiCo (NYSE: PEP) reported second-quarter earnings Tuesday before market close....
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Strong Fundamentals But Valuation High: Why Analysts Are On The Sidelines Of Pepsi Stock
Wednesday, July 13, 2022 - 12:10pm | 510Beverage and snack food company PepsiCo, Inc. (NYSE: PEP) reported second-quarter financial results before market open Tuesday. Analysts weighed in on the earnings report and how they see inflation and future investments playing out for Pepsi. The Pepsi Analysts: Credit Suisse analyst...
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Could PepsiCo Buy Out Celsius Holdings Or Monster Beverage? Why M&A In Energy Drinks Market Is Heating Up
Friday, June 24, 2022 - 1:58pm | 973As beverage companies compete to grow their non-carbonated drinks divisions, energy drink companies have often been subject to buyout rumors. A terminated distribution agreement between an energy drink company and a leading beverage company is leading to more merger and acquisition speculation in...
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Mistaken Identity? Drink Maker Celsius Falls 10% On Monday
Tuesday, June 14, 2022 - 1:27pm | 678“What’s in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell just as sweet.” A beverage company might be wishing it didn’t share a name with a cryptocurrency platform after being mistakenly linked. What Happened: Shares of Celsius Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: CELH)...
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Pepsi Wants You To Put Orange Juice On Your Cereal
Monday, May 2, 2022 - 2:59pm | 409One of the biggest breakfast debates of all-time is whether you put your milk in the bowl before or after adding cereal. Beverage brand Tropicana might have a way to one-up that debate. What Happened: To coincide with National Orange Juice Day on May 4, Tropicana is offering a new cereal called...
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Kobe Bryant's Legacy Lives On With Metaverse Push, New Products
Friday, February 4, 2022 - 1:05pm | 711When legendary NBA player Kobe Bryant passed away in 2020 at the age of 41 he left a lasting legacy on and off the court. This legacy continues with several product launches and new plans to bring his brands to the metaverse. What Happened: The Kobe Bryant estate led by Vanessa Bryant has...