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Prebiotic soda brand Olipop valued at $1.85 billion in latest funding round
Super Bowl Ad Olipop Poppi Soda Source: Olipop Prebiotic soda brand Olipop said Wednesday that it was valued at $1.85 billion in its latest funding round, which raised $50 million for the company. Founded in 2018, Olipop has helped fuel the growth of the prebiotic soda category, along with rival Poppi, which highlighted its drinks […]
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Restaurant Brands reports 2.5% same-store sales growth, fueled by Burger King and Popeyes
The Burger King logo is displayed at a Burger King fast food restaurant on January 17, 2024 in Burbank, California. Mario Tama | Getty Images Restaurant Brands International on Wednesday reported same-store sales growth of 2.5%, fueled by the better-than-expected performance from Burger King’s and Popeyes’ restaurants. Shares of the company rose roughly 3% in […]
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Coca-Cola says it will sell more soda in plastic bottles if aluminum tariffs take effect
Coca-Cola bottles are seen at a shop in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on Jan. 28, 2025. Firdous Nazir | Nurphoto | Getty Images Coca-Cola will shift more of its packaging from aluminum to plastic bottles if President Donald Trump implements his latest wave of tariffs, CEO James Quincey said Tuesday. “As it relates to our […]
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Coca-Cola sales easily top estimates as global demand rises
Coca-Cola on Tuesday reported quarterly earnings and revenue that topped analysts’ expectations, as global demand for its drinks rose. Shares of the company climbed more than 3% in premarket trading. Here’s what Coca-Cola reported for the quarter ended Dec. 31 compared with what Wall Street was expecting, based on a survey of analysts by LSEG: […]
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We’re adding to our position in a sliding stock and booking profits in a 2025 winner
We’re making a pair of trades Monday as Wall Street rallies to kick off the week. Source
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McDonald’s is about to report earnings. Here’s what to expect
A McDonald’s restaurant in Omaha, Nebraska, on Oct. 23, 2024. Mario Tama | Getty Images McDonald’s is set to report its fourth-quarter earnings before the bell on Monday. Here is what Wall Street analysts surveyed by LSEG are expecting the company to report: Earnings per share: $2.83 expected Revenue: $6.44 billion expected The fast-food giant […]
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As the war on DEI intensifies, some companies hold the line while others work behind the scenes
President Donald Trump speaks during a press conference at the White House in Washington, D.C., Jan. 30, 2025. Xinhua News Agency | Xinhua News Agency | Getty Images There’s a delicate balance playing out at corporations across America. As the Trump administration targets diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, many prominent companies have publicly scaled back […]
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Strong Taco Bell sales fuel Yum Brands earnings beat
A sign is posted in front of a Taco Bell restaurant in Richmond, California, on May 1, 2024. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images Yum Brands on Thursday reported quarterly earnings and revenue that beat Wall Street estimates, fueled by strong sales for KFC’s international restaurants and Taco Bell. Shares of the company rose more than 7% in […]
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Chipotle downplays looming Trump tariffs, says only half of its avocados are from Mexico
Boxes of avocados are seen at the Central de Abastos market in Guadalajara, Jalisco state, Mexico, on Jan. 31, 2025. Ulises Ruiz | Afp | Getty Images Chipotle Mexican Grill said Tuesday that it does not expect costs to rise much if tariffs on key imported ingredients go into effect next month, noting that only […]
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Chipotle earnings beat estimates, but stock falls on weak same-store sales forecast
A Chipotle restaurant stands in Manhattan, New York City, on Feb. 6, 2024. Spencer Platt | Getty Images Chipotle Mexican Grill on Tuesday said traffic to its restaurants keeps rising, helping the company top analysts’ estimates for its quarterly earnings. However, the burrito chain disappointed investors with its same-store sales forecast for 2025. Shares of […]
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