The Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) was down 793.47 (-1.73%) points today, closing at 45,166.64. This sharp decline was echoed in Dow Futures (YM=F), which dropped 809.00 (-1.75%) to 45,421.00. The dominant narrative driving the market was the release of the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index, which showed inflation accelerating faster than anticipated. This data suggests the Federal Reserve may maintain restrictive interest rates throughout 2026, triggering a broad-based liquidation of ...

OLATHE, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Coca-Cola Company invites fans in Kansas City to see the most coveted Trophy in the world ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026â"¢. The FIFA World Cup 2026â"¢ Trophy Tour by Coca-Cola will be open to the public at the Green Space at Westport Plaza April 17, 2026, for fans to experience fútbol's most desired prize, the FIFA World Cup™ Original Trophy. "We're excited to bring fans closer to the heart of the action with the FIFA World Cup 2026â"¢ Trophy Tour by Coca-Cola. This. ...

OLATHE, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Coca-Cola Company invites fans in Kansas City to see the most coveted Trophy in the world ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026â"¢. The FIFA World Cup 2026â"¢ Trophy Tour by Coca-Cola will be open to the public outside of the entrance to Kansas City Live! in the Power & Light District at 14th Street & Grand Boulevard on April 18-19, 2026, for fans to experience fútbol's most desired prize, the FIFA World Cup™ Original Trophy. "We're excited to bring fans closer to. ...

Investors are nervous. That's what the CBOE S&P 500 Volatility index says anyway. Also more colloquially called "the fear gauge," it's back within sight of a multi-month peak hit earlier this month. All too often, once it reaches this point, it ends up soaring in conjunction with a full-blown market correction. That doesn't mean you need to get out of the market altogether, though. In fact, this sort of weakness can actually be bullish for defensive names built to hold up even when other stocks can't. He ...

Key Takeaways Coca-Cola gains from pricing, innovation, and global portfolio strength driving steady growth.KDP benefits from strong Refreshment Beverages momentum and disciplined execution strategy.KDP projects 57.2% revenue growth with a potential upside of 59.3% based on price targets.Energy drink companies manufacture and market beverages formulated to enhance energy, focus, and endurance. This space includes companies offering clean-label, low-sugar, and plant-based alternatives, as well as those produ ...

A major leadership shift is unfolding at The Coca-Cola Company (KO). And this time, artificial intelligence (AI) is at the center of it. James Quincey, one of the most influential leaders in the company’s modern history, says the rapid rise of AI helped shape his decision to step down. That’s after nearly a decade as CEO. Quincey, who joined Coca-Cola in 1996 and rose through global leadership roles to become its 14th chairman, succeeding Muhtar Kent, has been instrumental in reshaping the business. He h ...

The upcoming changes driven by artificial intelligence (AI) played a role in the decision of Coca-Cola CEO James Quincey to step down from his role, Quincey told CNBC’s “Squawk Box” Thursday (March 26).By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from PYMNTS and to the sharing of your information with our sponsor, if applicable, in accordance with our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions .Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS cont ...

VDC Is Up Nearly 6% While the S&P 500 Sinks, and That Gap Is No Accident - 24/7 Wall St. S&P 5006,502.10 -1.51% Dow Jones46,080.40 -0.85% Nasdaq 10023,691.30 -2.09% Russell 20002,500.02 -1.36% Quick Read Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (VDC) is up nearly 6% year-to-date while the S&P 500 (SPY) is down about 4%, tracking 120+ consumer staples companies including Walmart at 15%, Costco at 11.8%, Procter & Gamble at nearly 10%, and Coca-Cola at 8.2%, with a 2.13% yield and 9 basis point expense ratio. Over fi ...

Two major CEOs told CNBC in recent months that the rise of artificial intelligence contributed to their decisions to hand over the reins and step down from their positions.It's one of the latest insights into how America's corporate leaders are sizing up the AI transition.Coca-Cola CEO James Quincey told CNBC's "Squawk Box" on Thursday that his decision to step down from his role was influenced by larger "waves of the organizational momentum.""My job is also to think who's the best team to put on the field ...

The Consumer Staples group has plenty of great stocks, but investors should always be looking for companies that are outperforming their peers. B&G Foods (BGS) is a stock that can certainly grab the attention of many investors, but do its recent returns compare favorably to the sector as a whole? Let's take a closer look at the stock's year-to-date performance to find out.B&G Foods is a member of our Consumer Staples group, which includes 179 different companies and currently sits at #14 in the Zacks Sector ...