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Warren Buffett does not hand out personal endorsements of his money manager every day. That makes the line he delivered about Greg Abel, who formally became President and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway on January 1, 2026, worth pausing on. For shareholders of Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK-B), it is the strongest possible vote of confidence after the ... Warren Buffett: “I’d rather have Greg handling my money than any of the top investment advisors or any of the top CEOs of the United States.”

Warren Buffett stepped down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-B) on December 31, 2025, after six decades leading the conglomerate he transformed from a struggling textile mill into a $1 trillion empire. The “Oracle of Omaha” left his successor, Greg Abel, with a very concentrated portfolio: more than 65% of Berkshire’s $381 billion portfolio is ... Warren Buffett and Berkshire Hathaway Own 2 Dividend Kings That Will Never Be Sold

FMX, AR and DVA made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) growth stocks list on May 8, 2026

Investors may be wondering if Coca-Cola is fairly priced at its current level, or if there is still value left in the stock for long term holders. The stock last closed at US$78.43, with returns of 3.3% over 30 days and 13.4% over 1 year. This performance may have shifted how some investors view its risk and return profile. Recent coverage has focused on Coca-Cola as a core consumer staples stock, with investors weighing its defensive qualities against other opportunities in the market...

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Rising operating costs overshadowed double-digit revenue gains in the first quarter.

The burger wars are heating up. Burger King (QSR) is taking a slightly different approach, focusing on consumer input and evaluating the brand staples rather than launching new products. Tom Curtis, Burger King President US & Canada, joins Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi to discuss what’s new with the Whopper, the operational improvements driving the brand’s turnaround, and why he believes Burger King is outperforming rivals—including McDonald’s (MCD), which is signaling a potential slowdown next quarter.

PEP is leaning on international growth, product innovation and disciplined cost management, while reaffirming its 2026 outlook amid macro volatility.

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Coca-Cola HBC (LON:CCH) reported “a strong quarter of high-quality organic revenue growth” in its first-quarter 2026 trading update, with management reiterating full-year guidance despite what CEO Zoran Bogdanovic described as a “challenging and unpredictable external environment.” Q1 growth driven

The London- and Athens-listed bottler saw 27% volume growth for its energy-drink category, and coffee volumes increased 39% in its out-of-home channel.

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.

Earned income disappears the moment you stop working. Dividend income keeps arriving every quarter. That distinction drives serious investors toward portfolios built around cash-generative businesses with multi-decade payout histories, where the check arrives every quarter regardless of market conditions. Starting fresh today, the temptation is to chase double-digit yields from leveraged BDCs and mortgage REITs. ... These 3 Dividend Stocks Have Raised Their Payouts for a Combined 187 Years. Here

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.

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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...

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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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