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PepsiCo Quarterly Earnings Fall Even as Revenue Rises
PepsiCo Inc. reported lower quarterly earnings on Thursday, citing a hit from the devaluation of the Venezuelan currency.
Coca-Cola Per-Share Earnings Fall 13% in Q1
Coca Cola reports it earned $1.75 billion, or 39 cents a share, for the period ended March 29, down from $2.1 billion, or 45 cents a share, a year earlier.
Coke and Pepsi Up Against a Young Monster -- and Losing
America is addicted to energy, and every company in the drink business is trying to get a piece of the action. But only a few will succeed, so investors must choose carefully.
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?
Diet Coke Can to Get a New Look
Coca-Cola is reportedly giving the diet drink the gift of a limited edition makeover. We'll have to wait until September to get our hands on it but click inside to learn more about Coke's planned changes.
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.
America's 10 Most Durable Brands -- and Their Logos
They're the brands you can't help but know, with logos that nearly everyone recognizes. These companies were founded back in the 1800s and became major players in the next century -- and the one after that. And while their logos have changed over time, they're essentially just refinements of the originals.
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.
Has Coca Cola's Top-Secret Recipe Been Leaked? Not Really
Not surprisingly, when NPR's This American Life program released a recipe for the drink earlier this week, it quickly captured the attention of the chattering class. A closer look, however, shows that real thing's real secret is still safe.
A Quieter Week Could Keep the Rally Rolling
Last week, traders had ample opportunity to take some profits -- and yet the market kept rising. With fewer big reports on tap this week and a key technical hurdle overcome, stocks could very well extend their gains in the sessions ahead. [Video]
Ex-GM CEO Fritz Henderson to Lead Sunoco Spin-Off
Former General Motors CEO Frederick "Fritz " Henderson has found a new job, but not within the auto industry. Energy giant Sunoco has tapped Henderson to lead SunCoke Energy, a spin-off it is forming early next year, the company said Thursday.
Coca-Cola Buys Russian Juice Maker
In a move to gain a larger share of the beverage market outside of North America, Coca-Cola (KO) has bought Russian juice maker Nidan Juices, The Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday
Face-Off on Stocks: Coke, Pepsi, Dr. Pepper Snapple
They have some of the best-known brands in the world, growth opportunities in emerging markets and do a solid job returning cash to shareholders though dividends and buybacks -- but not all big beverage company stocks are created equal.
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.
What Will This Week's Earnings Signal?
After the Dow's 261-point belly flop to end last week on what were, after all, better-than-expected bank earnings, investors may be forgiven for feeling rather queasy after checking out this week's earnings calendar, which includes 120 of the S&P 500.
Shhh: 10 Make-or-Break Trade Secrets
Every company promises a better product -- a better burger, a better search engine, a better hotel room. For these companies, their secret for a superior product is worth millions -- or even billions.
Soda Makers Claim Victory in War on Sugary Drinks in Schools
Bottlers declared guidelines to cut sugary drinks in kids' diets a success, claiming a 95% drop in full-calorie sodas shipped to schools and a 72% cut in all drink types. Yet sales haven't suffered and childhood obesity and diabetes rates climb unabated. So what's happening to all that soda?
