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Coke's Profit Rises; Coffee Changes Brewing at Burger King
Coca-Cola says its profit rose 13 percent in the fourth quarter as the world's biggest beverage company sold more of its drinks overseas; and Burger King is teaming up with Seattle's Best Coffee to overhaul its java offerings.
Should Coca-Cola Raise Its Prices?
Rafi Mohammed, author of The Art of Pricing, says Coca-Cola is selling itself short. Some of its beverages, such as Coke Zero, could be priced higher, potentially raising the company's margin and profit. But in the Cola Wars, could higher prices cause a customer retreat?
Coke Sees China Market as 'Real Thing' for Growth
Coca-Cola reported strong second quarter results, with growth coming from emerging markets like China and Russia. Coke is the leader in the Chinese market, and with it projected to keep growing at a rapid rate, the nation is a key part of the company's plan to double its 2009 revenues by 2020.
World's Most Admired Companies: Apple Is Still No. 1
Now that the skies are clearing after the worst economic storm in modern history -- far more violent than the experts had predicted -- we face a surprising new roster of winners and losers, as Fortune's 2011 ranking of the World's Most Admired Companies makes clear.
Coke Takes the Fizz out of Berkshire Hathaway
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway liquidated its positions in a number of high-profile companies during the fourth quarter, but the Oracle of Omaha has hung on to his huge stake in Coca-Cola. And Coke's nearly 4% drop is a weight on Buffett's portfolio.
Mexican Coca-Cola Is Finding Sweet Success in the U.S.
The Mexican version of Coke -- made with cane sugar instead of high-fructose corn syrup and served in glass bottles rather than plastic -- is making great inroads in the U.S. market. And it's not just Hispanic consumers who are buying.
PepsiCo Earnings Preview: Soda, Snack Icon Keeps Growing
PepsiCo will announce its second-quarter numbers on Tuesday, and analysts expect earnings per share of $1.07 to $1.10, up from $1.02 a year earlier. If they're right, it will mark a continuation of the company's stable period of success. But PepsiCo's management is thinking bigger.
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Coke Looks Abroad for Better Results
When Coca-Cola reports earnings tomorrow morning, investors will get a sense for whether consumers in India and China were able to help offset the company's slowdown in sales in the U.S., Europe and Japan. The company has clearly set its sights on expanding economies that are growing at a faster pace than developed countries.
