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Coca-Cola Halts U.S. Fairlife Production, Citing Ransomware Attack
The Coca-Cola Company suspended all U.S. production of Fairlife dairy products following a ransomware attack. An SEC filing confirmed the breach forced a...
Coca-Cola halts fairlife production, hit by ransomware attack
The Coca-Cola Company suspended all U.S. production of its fairlife dairy products following a ransomware attack. An unauthorized third party accessed...
General Mills targets $3B in AI-led savings, following revenue drop
General Mills unveiled a plan to generate $3 billion in savings. The initiative spans the next four years. The company will modernize technology through...
General Mills Targets $3B Savings via AI, To Counter Sales Slump
General Mills plans to generate $3 billion in savings over the next four years. The company will modernize its technology and redesign its supply chain to...
PepsiCo warns of consumer budget strain, despite price cuts on Doritos
PepsiCo reported mixed second-quarter results on Thursday, July 9. Revenue increased 6.4% during the period, surpassing analyst expectations. Total sales...
PepsiCo Shares Dip, North American Demand Falters Despite Revenue Beat
PepsiCo reported second-quarter earnings on July 9, 2026. Quarterly revenue reached $24.18 billion, exceeding analyst expectations. Core earnings per share...
Walmart slashes grocery prices, following Trump's claim of White House requests
Walmart is cutting prices on thousands of items, including staple groceries and beverages from Coca-Cola and PepsiCo. These reductions took effect last week as...
🟢 VDC is trading 3.6% up today on defensive rotation amid broader market weakness
VDC is trading 3.6% up at $238.37 in pre-market as investors rotate into defensive consumer staples amid broader market volatility. - The sector is seeing a...
Walmart Ad Revenue Tops Snap and Pinterest, Outpacing Amazon’s Growth Rate
Reports on July 6, 2026, show Walmart’s advertising revenue reached nearly $6.4 billion for the fiscal year ending January. This total surpassed the annual ad...
Coca-Cola Eyes $1 Billion India IPO, Seeking $10 Billion Valuation
The Coca-Cola Company has invited investment banks to pitch for an initial public offering of its Indian bottling arm, Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages (HCCB)....
Coca-Cola Ousts Pepsi at Marriott, Ending Partnership Since 1992
Marriott International named The Coca-Cola Company its official global beverage partner, beginning a phased rollout today. The agreement introduces...
Walmart buys Vibe.co for $1B, challenging Amazon’s advertising business
Walmart agreed to acquire Vibe.co, a self-service connected TV advertising platform. The deal is reportedly valued at over $1 billion. This acquisition...
Coca-Cola gains ground in $14 billion tax fight, judges signal support
The Coca-Cola Company (KO) made progress in its long-standing $14 billion tax dispute with the IRS. Judges in the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals appeared...
Coca-Cola battles IRS over $20 billion, contesting global brand tax rules
The Coca-Cola Company faces the IRS in a Miami federal appeals court today, June 25, 2026. This high-stakes dispute involves up to $20 billion in taxes. The...
Walmart acquires Vibe.co for $1.4 billion, linking TV ads to sales
Walmart announced the $1.4 billion acquisition of Vibe.co, a connected TV (CTV) advertising technology platform. This move expands Walmart Connect, the...
Coca-Cola fights $20 billion IRS tax bill, risking 2025 net income
The Coca-Cola Company appeared in a Miami federal appeals court this week to challenge a U.S. Tax Court ruling. This decade-long dispute with the Internal...
🟢 Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares is trading 4.18% up today as investors rotate into defensive sectors amid geopolitical uncertainty and softer oil
Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares is trading at $235.55 (+4.18%) as consumer staples catch a defensive bid while investors lean toward...
Coca-Cola Japan launches beanless Cafe Water, hedging against climate risks
Coca-Cola Japan announced the upcoming launch of Cafe Water, a coffee-flavored beverage produced without coffee beans. This new addition to the Georgia coffee...
Kroger Beats Revenue Estimates, Maintains 2026 Outlook Despite Earnings Miss
Kroger Co. reported first-quarter 2026 revenue of $46.12 billion. This figure exceeded analyst expectations of approximately $45.5 billion. Adjusted earnings...
Nestlé USA removes all artificial colors, completing year-long clean label pledge
Nestlé USA successfully eliminated all FD&C artificial colors from its U.S. food and beverage portfolio on June 17, 2026. This milestone fulfills a pledge made...