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LVM Capital Management Ltd. MI Reduced PepsiCo Shares

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LVM Capital Management Ltd. MI reduced its stake in PepsiCo, Inc. by 28.1% in Q3, selling 7,463 shares. The firm now holds 19,080 shares valued at $2.68 million. PepsiCo's stock opened at $148.16 with a market cap of $202.59 billion. The company reported Q3 earnings of $2.29 per share and revenue of $23.94 billion. Analysts have mixed ratings on the stock, with a consensus target price of $158.75. PepsiCo announced a quarterly dividend of $1.4225 per share, payable on January 6th.

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LVM Capital Management Ltd. MI Sells 7,463 Shares of PepsiCo, Inc. $PEP

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PepsiCo and Walmart are facing a class action lawsuit over allegations of a decade-long price scheme. The lawsuit claims PepsiCo kept prices low for Walmart while raising them for rival retailers, violating the Robinson-Patman Act. The unsealed federal complaint has led to a wave of consumer and retailer lawsuits, accusing the companies of inflating prices.

- PepsiCo and Walmart face renewed legal scrutiny due to allegations in a previously sealed federal complaint. 
- The complaint claims that PepsiCo maintained low prices for Walmart while increasing them for competing retailers, violating the Robinson-Patman Act. 
- This situation has led to multiple consumer and retailer lawsuits asserting that the pricing strategy inflated costs.

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Adams Asset Advisors LLC trimmed its holdings in Kraft Heinz Company (NASDAQ:KHC - Free Report) by 28.8% in the third quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission.

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Adams Asset Advisors LLC Sells 85,829 Shares of Kraft Heinz Company $KHC

Hershey CFO Steven E. Voskuil has reported the sale of common shares of The Hershey Company. The original filing is available via EDGAR, the SEC's system. This news brief is AI-generated by Public Technologies and is not financial advice.

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Hershey CFO Steven E. Voskuil Reports Sale of Common Shares

Miguel Patricio, Executive Chair of The Kraft Heinz Company, reported the sale of common shares of the company. The full filing is available via EDGAR, the U.S. SEC's system.

Kraft Heinz Executive Chair Miguel Patricio Reports Sale of Common Shares

Coca-Cola Co's (NYSE:KO) short interest as a percent of float has risen 10.23% since its last report, with 41.49 million shares sold short, representing 0.97% of all regular shares available for trading. It would take traders 2.36 days to cover their short positions. Coca-Cola's short interest is lower than its peers' average of 7.06%. An increase in short interest can indicate bearish sentiment, but it doesn't necessarily mean the stock will fall.

- Coca-Cola Co's short interest has increased by 10.23% to 41.49 million shares, representing 0.97% of its float.  
- Higher short interest may indicate bearish sentiment among investors, though it does not guarantee a stock price decline.  
- Compared to its peers, Coca-Cola's short interest percentage is lower than the average of 7.06%, suggesting a relatively more favorable outlook.

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U.S. Michigan Consumer Sentiment declined to 52.9, slightly below the previous 53.3 and analyst estimates of 53.4, indicating a mild deterioration in consumer confidence. This softer sentiment may pressure retail stocks and consumer discretionary sectors, while defensive sectors like utilities and consumer staples might gain support. The impact is expected to affect short-term sentiment rather than policy expectations.

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Monster Beverage (NASDAQ:MNST) reached a new 52-week high after Bank of America raised its price target from $77 to $85, maintaining a buy rating. The stock traded as high as $76.34, closing at $76.5610. Other analysts also increased their price targets, contributing to the stock's rise. Insider sales and hedge fund activities were noted, with 72.36% of the stock owned by institutional investors. Monster Beverage reported strong quarterly earnings, surpassing analyst expectations.

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Monster Beverage (NASDAQ:MNST) Reaches New 1-Year High Following Analyst Upgrade

Bank of America raised Monster Beverage's target price from $77 to $85, maintaining a "buy" rating, indicating a potential 12.54% upside. Other analysts also upgraded MNST, with a consensus "Moderate Buy" rating. Monster Beverage's recent earnings beat expectations, with a 16.8% revenue increase year-over-year. Insider sales and institutional investments are noted, with insiders owning 8.30% of the stock.

Bank of America Issues Positive Forecast for Monster Beverage (NASDAQ:MNST) Stock Price

A shooting occurred outside a Kroger in Westland, reportedly involving a Salvation Army bell ringer. Police are investigating but have released limited details, citing "sensitive information." Westland Council President advised residents to avoid the area. Kroger and Salvation Army expressed sympathy but provided few details, cooperating with the investigation. The store remains open, and more information will be shared when available.

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