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Celsius Executives Emphasize Key Growth in Energy Drink Sector and Collaborate with Pepsi

Kroger Announces Provision of Zepbound® KwikPen to Improve Accessibility of Weight Management Medication

Jefferies Maintains Buy Rating for Monster Beverage

Mondelēz International Completes New Toblerone Production Line in Switzerland

Mondelēz International Invests 65 Million Swiss Francs to Expand Toblerone Production

ProVise Management Increased PepsiCo Holdings in Q3

Wall Street Zen Upgrades PepsiCo Rating to Buy

PepsiCo strengthens supply chain in response to Red Sea transport disruption

JT Stratford LLC Invests in Archer Daniels Midland Company

Pepsi Launches New Energy Drink Product Sting in China

Telsey Raises Kroger's Target Price to $82 and Maintains Outperform Rating

Kroger released FY2026 Q4 earnings on March 5 Pre-Market (EST), actual revenue USD 34.73 B (forecast USD 35.03 B), actual EPS USD 1.35 (forecast USD 1.2766)

Kroger released FY2026 annual earnings on March 5 Pre-Market EST, actual revenue USD 147.64 B (forecast USD 148.06 B), actual EPS USD 1.54 (forecast USD 1.5527)

Ajinomoto Expands Recall of Frozen Meals

Victory Capital Management 大幅减持 Maplebear Inc.股份

Kroger's stock rises after new CEO announcement

Kroger Reports Q4 Earnings, Predicts EPS of $5.10-$5.30 for 2026

Kroger Predicts Below-Expected Annual Same-Store Sales

Dimensional Fund Advisors LP reduces stake in PepsiCo

Pepsi CEO Sells Common Stock

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Sharpen Your Knives: It’s the Final Round of Northern California’s Battle of the Blades

Sysco Corporation is hosting the grand finale of the "Battle of the Blades" cooking contest on March 16, 2026, at the Culinary Institute of America in Napa, California. After six months of competition, three finalists—Dean Hiatt, Jon-Luc Maggi, and Robert Root—will compete to be named Culinary Artist of the Year. The chefs will create dishes using ingredients from Sysco's pantry and mystery items, judged on visual appeal, creativity, execution, ingredient use, and taste. The winner will receive various prizes, including a dinner at a MICHELIN restaurant.

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Jim Cramer criticized Campbell’s Company (NASDAQ:CPB) for its recent quarter, describing it as "one of the worst quarters I’ve seen in ages, it was awful across the board." He highlighted the challenges facing the fragile food market and suggested that the company may need to take radical measures to improve its situation.

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Jim Cramer on Campbell’s recent quarter: “One of the worst quarters I’ve seen in ages, it was awful across the board”

Jim Cramer criticized General Mills, Inc. (NYSE:GIS), stating that management fails to recognize the stock's suboptimal situation. He discussed the company's recent earnings forecast cut and noted that this is not an isolated case. At the CAGNY conference, General Mills presented a somewhat improved narrative, but Cramer remains skeptical about the fragile food market.

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Jim Cramer on General Mills: “Management doesn’t seem to recognize that the stock’s turned into a very suboptimal situation”

As earnings season concludes, investors are analyzing updated quant ratings for mid-cap consumer staples stocks, which range from $2B to $10B in market capitalization. The top-rated stocks include United Natural Foods (UNFI) with a rating of 4.96, followed by Barry Callebaut AG (BRRLY) at 4.79, and Sendas Distribuidora S.A. (ASAIY) at 4.70, all rated as Strong Buy. Conversely, the lowest-rated stocks are Sprouts Farmers Market (SFM) at 1.48, Lamb Weston Holdings (LW) at 1.59, and National Beverage Corp. (FIZZ) at 2.60, all rated as Sell or Hold.

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Top and bottom quant-rated midcap consumer staple stocks after latest quarterly results

As earnings season concludes, updated quant ratings for large-cap consumer staples reveal top performers and laggards. Carrefour (CRRFY) leads with a rating of 4.93, followed by Anheuser-Busch InBev (BUD) at 4.76, and Tesco (TSCDY) at 4.75, all rated as Strong Buy. Conversely, Beiersdorf (BDRFY) has the lowest rating at 1.33, categorized as Strong Sell, with Kerry Group (KRYAY) at 1.65, rated Sell. Other stocks like McCormick (MKC), Diageo (DEO), and Pernod Ricard (PRNDY) hold ratings between 2.59 and 2.63, indicating a Hold status.

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Quant rated large and mega-cap consumer staples: Carrefour, AB InBev tops list

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Hagens Berman is notifying investors in BellRing Brands, Inc. (NYSE: BRBR) about a securities class action lawsuit. The suit alleges that BellRing and its executives misled investors regarding the drivers of sales growth, which were reportedly inflated due to retailers hoarding inventory. Following a series of disclosures, BellRing's share price plummeted, with a notable 33% drop after disappointing financial results. Investors who suffered losses between November 19, 2024, and August 4, 2025, are encouraged to contact the firm before the March 23, 2026, lead plaintiff deadline.

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10:04 ETBellRing Brands (BRBR) Facing Securities Class Action Amid Questions About Destocking, Consumption and Competition - Hagens Berman

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Berkshire Hathaway has held Coca-Cola stock for over 30 years and recently received its 64th consecutive dividend increase. The company owns 9.3% of Coca-Cola, valued at over $31 billion. Berkshire's initial investment of $1.3 billion for 400 million shares has grown significantly, with annual dividends expected to reach $848 million, yielding 65% on its cost basis. Despite Coca-Cola's strong dividend history, analysts suggest considering other stocks for investment opportunities.

- Berkshire Hathaway has held a 9.3% stake in Coca-Cola for over 30 years, now valued at more than $31 billion.  
- Coca-Cola has raised its dividends for the 64th consecutive time, providing Berkshire Hathaway with $848 million in expected annual dividend payments, making the yield on cost basis an impressive 65%.  
- Despite Coca-Cola's strong dividend history, the Motley Fool recently identified 10 stocks they consider better investment opportunities.

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You Won't Believe How Much Money Berkshire Hathaway Gets From Coca-Cola Dividends

J.P. Morgan analyst Thomas Palmer has maintained a Hold rating on Campbell Soup (CPB) with a price target of $23.00, while the shares closed at $21.71. Morgan Stanley also issued a Hold rating, but UBS assigned a Sell rating on the same day. Palmer has an average return of -1.0% and a 43.06% success rate on his stock recommendations.

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J.P. Morgan Remains a Hold on Campbell Soup (CPB)

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von Borstel & Associates Inc. acquired 8,818 shares of Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ: WMT) valued at approximately $903,000 during Q3, as reported in their SEC filing. Other institutional investors also adjusted their positions in Walmart. Analysts have set new price targets for Walmart, with Guggenheim maintaining a "buy" rating and a target of $120.00. CEO John R. Furner and Director C. Douglas McMillon sold shares recently, with insiders selling a total of 279,703 shares worth over $34 million in the last ninety days. Walmart's eCommerce grew by ~24% in the fiscal fourth quarter, indicating strong digital performance.

- von Borstel & Associates Inc. acquired 8,818 shares of Walmart Inc., valued at approximately $903,000, during the third quarter.  
- Multiple institutional investors increased their stakes in Walmart, contributing to a broad ownership of 26.76% by hedge funds and institutions.  
- Walmart reported $0.74 earnings per share for its recent quarter, surpassing estimates, with revenues of $190.66 billion, and set FY 2027 guidance of 2.750-2.850 EPS.

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Global X E-commerce ETF

von Borstel & Associates Inc. Acquires Shares of 8,818 Walmart Inc. $WMT

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CAVA

Prime Capital Management Co Ltd has invested $32.70 million in CAVA Group, acquiring 541,330 shares, which represents 3.9% of its holdings. This makes CAVA its 6th largest position. Other institutional investors have also increased their stakes in CAVA. Insider transactions included sales by Kelly Costanza and Adam David Phillips. Analysts have raised price targets for CAVA, with ratings ranging from "strong-buy" to "neutral," and a consensus price target of $84.04. CAVA's stock performance remains under scrutiny following an earnings miss.

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Prime Capital Management Co Ltd Invests $32.70 Million in CAVA Group, Inc. $CAVA

The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off in June. Goldman Sachs analysts shared their list of top stock winners to get a boost from the tournament.

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Hilton Worldwide

Roundhill Sports Betting & iGaming ETF

Invesco Leisure & ENT ETF

Marriott Intl New

Constellation Brands

Heineken

MGM Resorts

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Expedia

Molson Coors Beverage Co-B

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VanEck Gaming ETF

From beer to jerseys, here are the stock picks Goldman sees as winners from the 2026 World Cup

M Holdings Securities Inc. has acquired a new position in CocaCola Company (NYSE:KO), purchasing 24,798 shares valued at approximately $1.645 million during Q3, as reported in their Form 13F filing. Other institutional investors have also increased their stakes in CocaCola. The stock currently has a market cap of $332.60 billion, with a P/E ratio of 25.44. CocaCola reported earnings of $0.58 per share for the last quarter, exceeding estimates, and has set FY 2026 guidance at 3.210-3.240 EPS.

- M Holdings Securities Inc. acquired 24,798 shares of CocaCola valued at $1,645,000 in Q3, alongside other institutional investments.  
- Insider activity includes CFO John Murphy and insider Bruno Pietracci selling significant shares, with a total of 892,925 shares sold by insiders worth $70,254,796 last quarter.  
- CocaCola reported Q4 earnings of $0.58 per share, exceeding expectations, and announced an increased quarterly dividend of $0.53 per share.

M Holdings Securities Inc. Acquires New Position in CocaCola Company (The) $KO

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Bangalore Milk Union Ltd president D K Suresh criticized Flipkart for selling milk at Re 1, claiming it undermines farmers' dignity and cooperative movements. He filed a complaint with the Competition Commission of India and contacted Prime Minister Modi regarding the issue. Flipkart defended its pricing strategy, stating it runs promotional campaigns without affecting farmer payments. Suresh emphasized that such predatory pricing harms farmers' livelihoods and urged government intervention to protect the cooperative system. He noted a significant drop in BAMUL's milk sales and raised concerns about the sourcing of milk for Flipkart's promotions.

Business Standard

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ChinaAMC CSI Food & Beverage Sub-Industry ETF

China Merchants Guozheng Food and Beverage ETF

Yinhua CSI Food & Beverage Sub-Industry Theme ETF

Tianhong CSI Food and Beverage ETF

BAMUL chief slams Flipkart over Re 1 milk sale, flags impact on farmers

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Patrick Mauro Investment Advisor INC. increased its stake in McDonald's Corporation (NYSE:MCD) by 15.7% in Q3, owning 23,883 shares valued at $7.26 million. Other institutional investors also raised their positions. Analysts have set new price targets, with Tigress Financial raising theirs to $385, reflecting positive sentiment towards McDonald's growth strategy. The company is launching $3 value items to attract price-sensitive customers and leveraging digital tools for increased customer engagement. However, there are concerns about insider selling and recent stock performance.

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McDonald's Corporation $MCD Stock Position Increased by Patrick Mauro Investment Advisor INC.

Hershey has expanded its product lineup with Dot’s Original Snack Mix and limited-edition Twizzlers Straws, aiming to capture changing consumer snacking habits. The company projects $12.2 billion in revenue and $1.8 billion in earnings by 2028, requiring consistent growth. While recent innovations may bolster earnings, concerns about consumer demand and rising costs persist. Analysts have mixed views on Hershey's future, with some predicting higher revenues, while others caution against over-optimism. A comprehensive analysis is available for investors to evaluate Hershey's financial health and potential risks.

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Hershey

How Investors May Respond To Hershey (HSY) Expanding Into Bolder Salty Snacks And Trend-Driven Confections

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First Beijing Investment Ltd has acquired over 107 million shares of Luckin Coffee, gaining a 5.10% stake and becoming a significant shareholder. This change may influence governance and strategy discussions as Luckin navigates rapid expansion and competition in the coffee sector. The investment represents 59.4% of First Beijing's portfolio, indicating strong confidence in Luckin's growth narrative. However, concerns about aggressive store openings and margin pressures could challenge this narrative. Investors should monitor future filings and governance roles to gauge the impact of this new institutional holder on Luckin's strategy and performance.

- First Beijing Investment Ltd has acquired over 107,000,000 shares, securing a 5.10% ownership stake in Luckin Coffee.  
- This significant investment introduces a new institutional holder that could impact the company's governance and operational strategy amidst concerns of aggressive expansion and margin pressures.  
- Investors should monitor future developments regarding the ownership stake and governance roles, as they may influence Luckin’s growth trajectory and responsiveness to market competition.

Luckin Coffee

First Beijing Investment Stake Reshapes Governance Debate At Luckin Coffee

Invesco Food & Beverage ETF(PBJ.US)

Sharpen Your Knives: It’s the Final Round of Northern California’s Battle of the Blades

Jim Cramer on Campbell’s recent quarter: “One of the worst quarters I’ve seen in ages, it was awful across the board”

Jim Cramer on General Mills: “Management doesn’t seem to recognize that the stock’s turned into a very suboptimal situation”

Top and bottom quant-rated midcap consumer staple stocks after latest quarterly results

Quant rated large and mega-cap consumer staples: Carrefour, AB InBev tops list