Group 1: Visa - Visa processed 258 billion transactions and $14 trillion in payment volume in fiscal 2025, connecting approximately 12 billion endpoints globally [2] - The company operates an asset-light model that generates steady cash flow, with value-added services now representing 27% of total revenue, growing at a low-to-mid 20% rate [3] - Visa supports four different stablecoins across multiple blockchains, with settlement volume reaching a $2.5 billion annual run rate, increasing over 100% recently [4] - The Visa Intelligent Commerce platform is being developed to facilitate secure transactions made by AI-powered agents [5] Group 2: Coca-Cola - Coca-Cola owns 30 billion-dollar brands, which is about double its nearest competitor and represents 25% of all billion-dollar brands in the global beverage industry [6] - CEO James Quincey emphasizes the need for continuous evolution to maintain market dominance, referencing past challenges despite previous successes [7] - The company is expanding into premium dairy with Fairlife, which has seen a tenfold growth in Mexico since acquisition, with new capacity expected to increase production by 30% in 2026 [8]

Core Viewpoint - Investing in companies with a strong history of dividend payments can lead to financial freedom, particularly if these companies can grow their dividends over time [1] Group 1: Coca-Cola - Coca-Cola owns 30 brands that generate over $1 billion in annual revenue, providing an attractive yield for passive income [2] - The company has increased its quarterly dividend by 52% over the last decade, with a 5% increase announced for the end of 2024, marking its 64th consecutive annual dividend increase expected in Q1 2026 [2] - Coca-Cola's market cap is $303 billion, with a current stock price of $70.51 and a dividend yield of 2.89% [4][3] - Despite a challenging consumer spending environment, Coca-Cola reported a 5% year-over-year revenue increase in Q3, attributed to marketing and innovation [5] - The company has a gross margin of 61.55% and has paid out about two-thirds of its earnings in dividends over the past year, allowing room for future growth [4] Group 2: Home Depot - Home Depot is the largest home improvement retailer and has paid dividends for 38 years, with a 288% increase in dividends over the last decade [8] - The current dividend yield is 2.46%, with a quarterly payment of $2.30, and the company has paid out less than two-thirds of its earnings in dividends [10][13] - Home Depot's market cap is $373 billion, with a current stock price of $374.64 [9][10] - The company experienced a 2.8% year-over-year sales increase in Q3, although comparable store sales grew by only 0.2% [10] - Management estimates a $50 billion underspending in routine repairs and home remodeling, indicating significant pent-up demand for its services [12] - Home Depot operates in a $1 trillion addressable market, presenting substantial growth opportunities for earnings and dividends [13]

每经编辑｜金冥羽 向江林 据中新经纬，近日，有消费者反映，其在电商平台购买的COSTA有机普洱茶(熟茶)紧压茶产品盒包装显示，该款产品的生产日期为2025年10月1日，保质 到期日为2125年10月1日，保质期长达100年。 记者以消费者身份联系COSTA咖啡旗舰店客服，询问茶叶是否可存放100年。客服回应称，茶叶在保存得当（避光常温保存）的情况下，可以存放很长时 间。 对于该保质日期是如何确定，是否有相关实验认证，客服仅称，具体以包装上的日期为准，茶饼是可以长期保存的。对于是否包装出现印刷错误，客服 称，具体以收到的(包装)标注为准。 电商平台显示，该款COSTA有机普洱熟茶售价为53元，商品详情页显示，净含量为35克，保质期为"在符合贮存的条件下，普洱茶适宜长期保存"。 编辑|金冥羽 向江林 平台客服回应称，目前店铺内没有普洱茶，该产品已经下架。 据《生命时报》此前报道，普洱茶分为生茶和熟茶，生茶是以云南大叶种茶树鲜叶为原料，经过杀青、揉捻、晒干、蒸压成型等工序制成，茶性较烈，汤 色绿黄清亮，有强烈的苦涩味。普洱熟茶比生茶多了一项渥堆工艺，利用人工快速发酵使茶性趋向温和，汤色红浓明亮，口感醇厚回甘。 报道 ...

Core Insights - The "High-Income DIY Portfolios" Marketplace service aims to provide high income with low risk and capital preservation for DIY investors, particularly targeting income investors such as retirees or near-retirees [1][2] - The service offers a total of 10 model portfolios, including 3 buy-and-hold, 3 rotational portfolios, and a conservative NPP strategy portfolio, designed to create stable, long-term passive income with sustainable yields [1][2] Group 1 - The service includes two High-Income portfolios, two Dividend Growth Investing (DGI) portfolios, and a conservative NPP strategy portfolio that focuses on low drawdowns and high growth [1] - The unique 3-basket investment approach aims for 30% lower drawdowns, 6% current income, and market-beating growth over the long term [2] - The portfolios are structured to cater to varying levels of risk and include buy and sell alerts along with live chat support for investors [2]

In a market obsessed with the next big thing, Warren Buffett has built his legacy by doing the opposite: owning great businesses and letting time do the heavy lifting. One thing many investors have learned from Buffett's portfolio is that investment is not simply about chasing the highest yields and flashiest stocks. Instead, it's all about consistent, resilient, and dependable performance over long periods. And if you doubt the results, well, just remember that Buffett grew Berkshire Hathaway from a mode ...

The company’s previous CCO was Cristal Downing, who joined Insulet as chief corporate affairs officer late last year.NEW YORK: Merck has promoted Johanna Herrmann to senior vice president and chief communications officer.Herrmann previously served as the company’s senior vice president and head of global communications, a role she was promoted to in January 2025. In her expanded position, she will continue to oversee corporate communications, including employee and executive communications, global media rel ...

Core Viewpoint - The transition of leadership at Berkshire Hathaway from Warren Buffett to Greg Abel marks a new era for the company, with Abel committed to maintaining Buffett's investment philosophy of concentrating capital in high-quality ideas [1][2]. Investment Portfolio Overview - Berkshire Hathaway's investment portfolio totals $317 billion, with a significant concentration in eight key stocks that represent 74% ($234.5 billion) of the portfolio [3]. Key Holdings - **Apple**: Represents 20.1% of invested assets; despite being the largest holding, it has seen a 74% reduction in shares over the last two years, indicating a shift in investment strategy [4][6]. - **American Express**: Accounts for 18.2% of invested assets; known for its dual role as a payment facilitator and lender, it has a strong position among affluent customers, making it resilient during economic downturns [7][9]. - **Bank of America**: Comprises 10.2% of invested assets; the position has been reduced by 45% over five quarters, reflecting concerns over interest rate sensitivity amid a rate-easing cycle [11][13]. - **Coca-Cola**: Holds 8.6% of invested assets; its long-standing presence in the portfolio since 1988 is supported by a strong dividend yield and global market presence [14][15]. - **Chevron**: Represents 6.3% of invested assets; its integrated business model allows for stable cash flow, and it has a robust capital-return program with projected buybacks of $10 billion to $20 billion annually through 2030 [16][18]. - **Moody's**: Accounts for 4.1% of invested assets; it has performed well due to its debt rating services and analytics, benefiting from low interest rates in recent years [20][21]. - **Occidental Petroleum**: Comprises 3.4% of invested assets; it has a unique focus on upstream operations and is working to reduce its net debt position [23][25]. - **Chubb**: Represents 3.1% of invested assets; it focuses on high-end property and casualty insurance, allowing for premium pricing power and attractive margins [27][29].

记者以消费者身份咨询电商平台COSTA咖啡旗舰店客服。客服称，该款产品是茶饼，"茶越久越好"。至于能否真的放100年，客服称，茶叶保存得当(避光常 温保存)就可以放很久。对于该保质日期是如何确定，是否有相关实验认证，客服仅称，具体以包装上的日期为准，茶饼是可以长期保存的。对于是否包装 出现印刷错误，客服称，具体以收到的(包装)标注为准。 据中新经纬，近日，有消费者向反映，其在电商平台购买的COSTA有机普洱茶(熟茶)紧压茶产品盒包装显示，该款产品的生产日期为2025年10月1日，保质 到期日为2125年10月1日，保质期长达100年。 据《生命时报》此前报道，普洱茶分为生茶和熟茶，生茶是以云南大叶种茶树鲜叶为原料，经过杀青、揉捻、晒干、蒸压成型等工序制成，茶性较烈，汤色 绿黄清亮，有强烈的苦涩味。普洱熟茶比生茶多了一项渥堆工艺，利用人工快速发酵使茶性趋向温和，汤色红浓明亮，口感醇厚回甘。 报道还称，生茶由于没有经过人工快速发酵处理，耐储藏性更好，具有陈化生香的风味特点，并且随着储藏时间的延长，茶叶的色、香、味、品质可以得到 显著提升。"但普洱茶的最佳保质期只有10年左右，'越陈越香'这个概念只在保质期内适用。 ...

The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE:KO) is included among the 12 Best DOW Stocks to Buy in 2026. Wells Fargo Adds Coca-Cola (KO) to Q1 2026 Tactical Ideas List urbanbuzz / Shutterstock.com On January 5, Wells Fargo analyst Chris Carey added The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE:KO) to the firm’s Q1 2026 Tactical Ideas List. Wells said it likes how the stock is set up heading into early 2026. The firm stressed this is not a call on Q4 2025 or full-year 2026 guidance. Instead, its 2026 Year Ahead work points to improving U ...

However, valuation is no longer cheap. WMT stock’s forward price-to-earnings (P/E) multiple is about 43 times, well above the sector average. Still, the Dividend Aristocrat story is intact here. Walmart has raised its dividend for 52-straight years, and pays quarterly. The company most recently declared a dividend of $0.235 per share, although its yield of 0.82% is below the Consumer Staples average of about 2%.WMT stock is up 23% over the past 52 weeks and up 1.5% year-to-date (YTD), showing investors have ...