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New Berkshire CEO Greg Abel has called Coke one of its “core four” investments, along with Apple, Moody’s, and American Express. It’s beating the S&P 500 this year.

Consumer goods companies don't typically get the headlines. But May 2026 is giving investors some of the clearest reasons in years to pay attention.

The three board members are prominent veterans of the luxury, retail and consumer industries, and also investors in the AI-native tech company.

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FIVE, FMX and AR made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) growth stocks list on May 6, 2026.

Coca-Cola (KO) has received quite a bit of attention from Zacks.com users lately. Therefore, it is wise to be aware of the facts that can impact the stock's prospects.

Ball, Crown and Ardagh are navigating higher input costs and inflationary pressures as beverage customers prepare promotions related to the World Cup and America250 celebrations.

The winner of this dividend stock battle may surprise you.

As global markets navigate the complexities of geopolitical tensions and economic policy shifts, major indices have shown resilience, with U.S. stocks posting solid gains despite uncertainties. This backdrop highlights the importance of dividend stocks as a potential source of steady income and stability in an environment where interest rates remain a focal point for investors.

Investors probably didn't expect Buffett to choose this stock.

Coca-Cola (NYSE:KO) has appointed Henrique Braun as CEO in a planned succession, replacing James Quincey. Tapaswee Chandele has been named global chief people officer as the company updates its leadership team. Coca-Cola has been recognized as one of America's Most Patriotic Companies, reflecting its public profile and community ties. Coca-Cola, the global beverage company behind its flagship soft drink and a wide portfolio of drinks, is pairing this leadership transition with a focus on...

The Nasdaq keeps hitting record highs. It’s time to take a look at something besides chips, AI, and software. Here are nine companies to consider.

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The Nasdaq keeps hitting record highs. It’s time to take a look at something besides chips, AI, and software. Here are nine companies to consider.

The Charles Schwab Modern Wealth Survey 2025 found that 27% of American investors own ETFs, yet those funds account for only 6% of the average portfolio. Individual stocks: 25%; mutual funds: 13%; cryptocurrency: 10%. The mismatch matters most for pre-retirees, because dividend-focused ETFs package the income-producing equity asset class into a single low-cost holding that ... 27% of Americans Own ETFs but Allocate Just 6%, Here’s Why That Costs Them Retirement Income

KO's premium valuation raises entry concerns, even as volume growth, margins and brand strength support its stock momentum.

PepsiCo (NASDAQ: PEP) and Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO) just delivered first quarter results that expose a widening gap between the two beverage giants. Coke leaned on Zero Sugar momentum and a near pure-play concentrate model. Pepsi leaned on snacks, international resilience, and an affordability reset to nudge North American volumes back to life. Zero Sugar Lifts ... PepsiCo vs Coca-Cola: A Decade-Long Fight for Dominance

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The US Coca-Cola bottler said it plans to add a new production line at the Indiana site, “specifically for bottling beverages in glass bottles”.

Consumer staples stocks are solid insurance policies in frothy markets ripe for corrections. But they’re also double-edged swords as they often lag in booming conditions, and this pattern has persisted recently. Over the past six months, the industry’s 2.6% return has trailed the S&P 500 by 3.9 percentage points.

KO says innovation is lifting revenues with Cherry Float, Zero Zero and POWERADE Power Water, but demand hinges on insights, pricing and execution.

April featured a number of internal promotions into CHRO and CPO positions.

PEP leans on productivity gains, supply-chain efficiency and tech investments to blunt inflation, but can they fully protect margins over time?

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Food makers are facing headwinds, which could be a good opportunity for long-term investors.

Coca-Cola (NYSE:KO) shareholders voted to elect directors and approve key management proposals at the company’s 2026 annual meeting, while rejecting all five shareholder proposals, according to preliminary results shared during the virtual event. The meeting also marked a leadership transition, with

Recent earnings put PepsiCo (PEP) back in focus as investors weigh its rebound in sales, income oriented dividend profile, and valuation against Coca Cola, sector competition, and inflation commentary from management. See our latest analysis for PepsiCo. At a share price of $157.41, PepsiCo has seen a 10.67% year to date share price return and a 22.40% 1 year total shareholder return. This suggests steady momentum as investors digest new product launches, ESG scrutiny, a consumer lawsuit, and...

Coca-Cola (KO) is back on investors’ radar after recent share price moves, with the stock closing at $78.58. That puts the company’s market value at about US$338.9b. See our latest analysis for Coca-Cola. While the latest 1-day share price return of 0.23% was slightly negative, Coca-Cola’s 7-day and 90-day share price returns of 2.54% and 5.04% respectively sit alongside a 5-year total shareholder return of 67.32%. This points to momentum that has built steadily over time. If you are...