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Rajani Lohia

Coca-Cola Stock Reflects Modest Growth in 3 Months: Buy Now or Wait?

KO shows steady growth, resilient pricing and global momentum, but a premium valuation keeps investor sentiment mixed.

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Swati Prasad

Altria Group Gains 21% in 6 Months: How to Play the Stock?

MO is gaining ground with strong Marlboro pricing, smoke-free growth, and solid value, appealing to income-focused investors.

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Zacks Equity Research

How is PepsiCo Balancing Volume Declines With Pricing Gains?

PEP counters volume softness, with smart pricing, value packs and global growth to defend margins and fuel gains.

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Zacks Equity Research

AVO Navigates Inflation & Oversupply: Are Margins Stabilizing?

Mission Produce emphasizes global sourcing, tech tools and product diversification to offset inflation and avocado oversupply pressures.

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Swati Prasad

Philip Morris Gains 21% in 3 Months: How to Play the Stock?

PM is gaining ground with smoke-free products and cost cuts, but regulatory and currency risks call for caution.

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Zacks Equity Research

Do Options Traders Know Something About General Mills Stock We Don't?

Investors need to pay close attention to GIS stock based on the movements in the options market lately.

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Ansuiya Mohta

Can The J. M. Smucker Overcome Gross Margin Strains in FY26?

SJM braces for fiscal 2026 margin pressure as cost inflation, tariffs and soft volumes weigh on profitability.

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Rajani Lohia

PepsiCo Trades Near 52-Week Low: Should You Buy, Hold or Sell?

PEP stock slides to a 52-week low as weak North America sales and cautious 2025 guidance weigh on investor sentiment.

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Zacks Equity Research

Helen of Troy Q1 Earnings Coming Up: What Investors Need to Know

HELE's Q1 revenues and earnings are likely to have declined due to soft demand, tariffs, and global headwinds.

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Zacks Equity Research

Conagra Brands Q4 Earnings Coming Up: What Investors Need to Know

CAG's Q4 earnings are likely to have been impacted by cost inflation, weak foodservice demand and FX headwinds.

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Yashwardhan Jain

ETFs to Consider for a Likely August Slump

With the possibility of S&P 500's momentum fading and equity outflows mounting, defensive ETFs like VIG, XLP and VXX draw investor focus.

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Zacks Equity Research

Mission Produce Expands in Europe: Smart Move or a Stretch?

AVO's Europe expansion taps growth potential beyond North America, but can it overcome cost and competition hurdles?

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Swati Prasad

MO Strengthens on! Brand: Can it Sustain Momentum in Nicotine Pouches?

Altria gains ground in smoke-free with on! pouches, lifting market share and boosting awareness through bold marketing moves.

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Swati Prasad

PM Grows Smoke-Free Profit Share: Will Margins Keep Expanding?

Philip Morris' smoke-free shift gained momentum in the first quarter of 2025 as high-margin products drove profit growth and strengthened its portfolio mix.

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Rajani Lohia

4 Agriculture Operations Stocks Riding Health Trends Amid Margin Woes

The Agriculture - Operations industry is gaining from healthy eating trends, innovation and global demand, but rising costs and trade risks pose challenges. CTVA, ADM, AVO and ALCO look promising.

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Ansuiya Mohta

Are SJM's Bold Portfolio Moves Paying Off in Core Segments?

The J. M. Smucker's strategic exits and Hostess buy show its push to streamline and lead in fast-growth categories.

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Zacks Equity Research

Zacks Industry Outlook Highlights Mondelez International, Sysco, McCormick and Celsius

MDLZ, SYY, MKC, and CELH lean on innovation and efficiency to combat inflation and shifting food-buying habits.

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Nalak Das

5 Momentum Picks for Third-Quarter 2025 After a Stellar Second Quarter

JBL, NEM, HEI, ROK and EL are riding strong Q3 momentum after U.S. stocks posted their best quarter in over a year.

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Zacks Equity Research

FEMSA Completes the Divestiture of Logistics Operations to Grupo Traxion

FMX sells its logistics arm to Grupo Traxion, focusing on core retail and beverage businesses to drive growth and strengthen its digital and ESG initiatives.

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Zacks Equity Research

Constellation Brands' Stock Slips 1% on Q1 Earnings & Sales Miss

STZ's Q1 earnings and sales miss as the beer, and wine and spirits segments' shipment volumes fall amid soft consumer demand.

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Swati Prasad

The J. M. Smucker Slides 12% in a Month: How to Play SJM Stock

SJM slides 12% in a month as weak snacks, costly coffee, and tariffs deepen pressure on margins and investor confidence.

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Zacks Equity Research

Health & Wellness Tailwinds Boost Celsius: Can It Keep Up the Pace?

CELH fuels growth with its 'LIVE FIT' platform, tapping rising demand for health-driven, sugar-free energy drinks.

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Rajani Lohia

Is Coca-Cola's Pricing Power Keeping Up With Global Inflation?

KO's pricing power fuels growth despite inflation, but rising price sensitivity may test its dominance ahead.

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Ansuiya Mohta

4 Miscellaneous Food Stocks to Keep an Eye on Amid Market Challenges

MDLZ, SYY, MKC and CELH adapt with cost controls, innovation and portfolio shifts as inflation reshapes food spending.

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Zacks Equity Research

Is Procter & Gamble Set to Shield Earnings From Global Volatility?

PG leans on pricing, cost efficiency, productivity and brand strength to protect margins as global volatility clouds earnings outlook.

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