The Wall Street Journal91d agoneutral
Coke Stares Down IRS in Latest Cola WarIn a tax fight over foreign profits, the multinational giant and the U.S. head to court with more than $20 billion on the line.
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You can ignore AI giants like SpaceX, but your 401(k) won'tWhile you might want to ignore all the hubbub around SpaceX, Elon Musk and IPOs, your 401(k) likely can't. SpaceX is now worth $2.1 trillion after its stock launched 19.2% higher in its debut on Wall Street.
The Wall Street Journal99d agoneutral
The 70-Year Marriage Between McDonald’s and Coke Has Some IssuesChanging consumer tastes and increasing competition challenge one of the most successful and oldest corporate partnerships
TheStreet100d agoneutral
Pepsi makes bold move to take on Coca-ColaFor more than a century, Pepsi's biggest rival was easy to identify. Every new product launch, marketing campaign, and distribution battle ultimately came back to Coca-Cola (KO), creating what became known as the "Cola Wars." Today, however, Pepsi faces a growing threat from an unexpected corner of ...
Proactive101d agoneutral
Nasdaq and Dow Jones futures cut losses after CPI inflation printUS stocks were set to open lower on Wednesday, but investors gained a little confidence from fresh inflation data ahead of the opening bell, while there were conflicting Middle East messages that pushed oil prices higher. Futures pointed to a weaker start on Wall Street, with the Dow Jones,...
The Wall Street Journal102d agoneutral
When Stock Markets Become a Single Bet📈 Follow our live markets data and coverage. Warren Buffett once quipped that you should “put all your eggs in one basket and watch that basket.” The line probably originated with steel magnate Andrew Carnegie, once the richest man in America.
TheStreet103d agoneutral
Coca-Cola revives a classic Sprite favorite at one chainIf Baskin-Robbins brought back its York Peppermint Patty flavor at one store in Utah, I'd heavily consider getting on the next plane. When you like something and it goes away, the product's return becomes a major event. Bringing back a nostalgic food or beverage brand triggers "Nostalgic Brand ...
Investing.com104d agoneutral
How durable is the impact of the World Cup on stocks?Investing.com -- The 2026 FIFA World Cup, the largest in the tournament’s history with 48 teams, 104 matches and 16 host cities across the United States, Canada and Mexico, is expected to generate measurable but largely short-lived gains for a select group of U.S. companies, while media engagement may provide a more durable revenue opportunity than in-person attendance, according to analysts at Barclays.
The Wall Street Journal106d agoneutral
Traders Ran for Cover (and Kleenex)One haven from Friday's selloff: Kimberly-Clark, whose stock had been battered over the past year. The Kleenex maker jumped 6.3% Friday, helping consumer staples to become the S&P 500's best-performing sector.
Reuters Videos107d agoneutralVIDEO
Coke rethinks pricing as budget shoppers feel the squeeze<body><p>STORY: Coca-Cola is rethinking how to make its drinks more affordable, as the beverage giant sees some of its customers are struggling with rising costs.</p><p>That’s what Coca-Cola's CFO John Murphy told a Deutsche Bank consumer conference in Paris on Thursday.</p><p>Murphy said the company, which raised its annual profit target in April, was navigating the disruption from the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran quote, "not perfectly well, but without fear, without trepidation."</p><p>He called the outlook in the Middle East “still not clear,” and added it would be a focal point as the company goes into next year.</p><p>:: Coca-Cola</p><p>Coca‑Cola is leaning on a mix of pack sizes, formats and price points, from smaller, lower-cost, single-serve options to larger and premium offerings, to cater to a wider range of consumers while keeping prices affordable for budget-conscious shoppers.</p><p>Recent earnings from major U.S. retailers suggest consumers remain resilient but are spending more selectively.</p><p>Rising gas prices linked to the Iran war and persistent inflation are weighing on budgets.</p><p>Murphy said some consumers are resilient while others aren’t, and pointed to those earning $50,000 - $60,000 as being under particular strain.</p><p>Shares of Coca-Cola were little changed in Thursday morning trading, but have risen about 13% so far this year, slightly better than the S&P 500.</p></body>
24/7 Wall St.107d agoneutral
How to Maximize Dividend Income in Retirement Before RMDs Change the MathAt the 24% federal bracket, a portfolio throwing off $40,000 in high-yield dividend income hands roughly $9,600 to the IRS every year when those shares sit in a taxable account treated as ordinary income. For investors in the gap years between retirement and RMD age 73, that drag compounds quietly until required minimum distributions force ... How to Maximize Dividend Income in Retirement Before RMDs Change the Math
TheStreet108d agoneutral
Anthropic scales its most powerful AI a day after filing to IPOMoney is a story we agree to believe. A dollar buys a dollar's worth because we all act as if it does, and a company is worth whatever the next buyer will pay, not a penny more. For most of the past century, the biggest stores of that belief were countries and the giant public companies their ...
MarketBeat108d agoneutral
Coke's $10B India IPO Plan Pops the Top on Hidden ValueThe Coca-Cola Company plans to spin off its Indian bottling unit to unlock massive latent equity value and drive long-term structural margin expansion.
TheStreet108d agoneutral
Costco adds an exclusive Coca-Cola soda rivalThe soda wars used to mean Coke versus Pepsi. Back in the 1990s, and even into the 2000s, alternative soda brands were novelties, and energy drinks weren't even a major category. Now, Keurig Dr Pepper has become a significant rival to Coca-Cola and PepsiCo, and energy brands including Red Bull, ...
Motley Fool112d agoneutral
How to Recession-Proof Your Retirement Income Before Summer 2026High energy prices have investors worried about a recession; these businesses should survive the hit just fine.
Barrons.com113d agoneutral
Bonds May Finally Be Ready to Give Stocks a Run for Their MoneyLong-term yields remain elevated as investors bet that higher oil prices could keep the Fed on the sidelines...or force it to raise rates. The bond vigilantes have returned.
TheStreet114d agoneutral
Pepsi makes big change to counter Coca-ColaFor years, bigger was better. Customers wanted their fast-food meals supersized, their pre-packaged snacks in bulk, and their movie theater concessions large enough to last a triple feature. These days, consumer preferences have changed. Diet trends and growing financial pressures have shoppers ...
TheStreet115d agoneutral
Coca-Cola’s new LTO cans create a shopping problemRetailers love products that drive consumers to their stores. Earlier in my career, when I ran Time Machine Hobby, a large toy store in Manchester, Conn., we drove significant sales through having limited quantities of certain items. Sometimes it was collectible cards, and in other cases it was ...
24/7 Wall St.116d agoneutral
Inflation Adjusted Dividend Income: How to Replace $80,000 in Today’s Dollars 20 Years From NowA 50-year-old woman planning to retire at 70 on the equivalent of $80,000 in today’s purchasing power is actually targeting a much larger nominal income figure. Assuming long-run inflation averages 3% annually, maintaining that same lifestyle 20 years from now would require roughly $144,500 per year in nominal dollars. That is the income her portfolio needs ... Inflation Adjusted Dividend Income: How to Replace $80,000 in Today’s Dollars 20 Years From Now
TheStreet117d agoneutral
New Walmart soda line takes on Coca-Cola and PepsiCoThe soda market has grown beyond being an indulgence. For decades, grabbing a Coke, a Pepsi, or some other flavor of soda was a treat. Now, at least for younger generations, soda has become a functional beverage. Rachel Bonsignore, vice president of consumer life at NielsenIQ (NIQ), told Beverage ...
24/7 Wall St.117d agoneutral
What a $1 Million Dividend Portfolio Actually Pays After Federal AND State Taxes in CaliforniaA California retiree with a $1 million dividend portfolio earning a 5% blended yield grosses $50,000 in annual income. After federal qualified-dividend tax and California’s state income tax, that number drops sharply. California treats dividends as ordinary income at the state level, with marginal rates running from 9.3% to 13.3%. The math is what separates ... What a $1 Million Dividend Portfolio Actually Pays After Federal AND State Taxes in California
24/7 Wall St.121d agoneutral
You Do Not Need 30 Years of Federal Service to Build a Pension. Here Is the $495,000 Dividend Portfolio That Pays Like OneA federal employee retiring at 62 after 30 years of service with a “high-3” salary average of $90,000 would receive an estimated FERS basic pension benefit of roughly $29,700 annually, based on the standard formula: 1.1% × 30 years × $90,000. For private-sector workers without access to a defined-benefit pension, that figure provides a useful ... You Do Not Need 30 Years of Federal Service to Build a Pension. Here Is the $495,000 Dividend Portfolio That Pays Like One
The Wall Street Journal123d agoneutral
The Ice-Cold Civil War Between Diet Coke and Coke Zero DrinkersFor decades, Diet Coke has been a durable pop culture icon, as much a symbol of boardroom swashbuckling as high fashion society. Its buzzy 1980s origins featured endorsements from celebrities including Paula Abdul, Whitney Houston and Demi Moore. More recently, limited-edition Diet Coke cans were released to coincide with “The Devil Wears Prada” sequel.
TheStreet126d agoneutral
Pepsi launches 5 limited-edition soda flavorsWhile Coca-Cola and PepsiCo remain the titans of the beverage industry, they now face significantly increased competion for consumers. Energy drinks and functional beverages now fight for shelf space alongside traditional sodas. In addition, Keurig Dr. Pepper's Dr. Pepper has become the second-best ...
Motley Fool126d agoneutral
Trade Wars Come and Go. These 2 Consumer Staples Stocks Are Built to Last.The world is an uncertain place today, but some businesses have a history of surviving whatever comes their way.
The Wall Street Journal127d agoneutral
Berkshire Added Positions in Delta and Macy’s During Abel’s First Quarter as CEOBerkshire Hathaway took new positions in Delta Air Lines and Macy’s during its first quarter with Greg Abel as chief executive. The company also exited its positions in Amazon.com Domino’s Pizza, Mastercard Visa and UnitedHealth Group among others, during the March quarter. The exited holdings, all on the smaller side in Berkshire’s stock portfolio, might have been positions managed by former investment manager Todd Combs.
TheStreet131d agoneutral
Kroger adds exclusive new Coca-Cola rival sodaEvery now and then, a limited-time offer captures the public's attention in a way that drives tremendous interest in the brand. When Starbucks, for example, first introduced the Unicorn Frappuccino, it became something people had to try at least once. McDonald's created a similar phenomenon with ...
Investing.com133d agoneutral
FIFA World Cup 2026 guide: Sport as an economic superpowerInvesting.com -- The 2026 FIFA World Cup, set to be hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, is positioned to become the largest sporting event in history with significant implications for the global economy.
MarketBeat136d agoneutral
Coca-Cola HBC Q1 Earnings Call HighlightsCoca-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 Wall Street Journal136d agoneutral
Coca-Cola HBC Sales Grow on Caffeine Consumption SpikeThe 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.