About this content About Oliver Haill Oliver has been writing about companies and markets since the early 2000s, cutting his teeth as a financial journalist at Growth Company Investor with a focusing on AIM companies and small caps, before a few years later becoming a section editor and then head of research. He joined Proactive after a couple of years freelancing, where he worked for the Financial Times Group, ITV, Press Association, Reuters sports desk, the London Olympic News Service, Rugby World Cup ...

Ice cream brand Ben & Jerry’s said in a lawsuit filed Wednesday that parent company Unilever has silenced its attempts to express support for Palestinian refugees and threatened to dismantle its board and sue its members over the issue.The lawsuit is the latest sign of the long-simmering tensions between Ben & Jerry’s and consumer products maker Unilever. A rift erupted between the two in 2021 after Ben & Jerry’s said it would stop selling its products in the Israeli-occupied West Bank because it was incons ...

It's been a while since I wrote about one of the turnarounds in my own portfolio. I reviewed Unilever PLC (NYSE: UL ) on March 23 and since then, the stock has risen more than 15%, which is slightlyI am a Dutch manual therapist (MSc) and a passionate retail investor. My investment journey started in 2021 and from that point my love for investing has begun. Nearly from the start i had a strong preference for dividend growth investing.My investment goal is to retire early with the dividend growth strategy, co ...

Hi there, welcome to my profile. My name is Eugenio Catone, I live in Italy and I am 26 years old. In 2023 I graduated in Business Administration and I am completing my studies. My interest in financial markets started about 5 years ago when I accidentally came across a video about trading. That was the spark that introduced me to a new world, but over time I realized that it was not my path: too many charts, lines, and not very concrete concepts for a pragmatic person like me. I needed something different ...

Vladimir Dimitrov, CFA is a former strategy consultant within the field of brand and intangible assets valuation. During his career in the City of London he has been working with some of the largest global brands within the technology, telecom and banking sectors. Analyst's Disclosure: I/we have a beneficial long position in the shares of UL either through stock ownership, options, or other derivatives. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (ot ...

Company and Industry Key Points **1. Holistic Product Superiority and Performance Improvement**: * Unilever emphasizes holistic product superiority, moving beyond functional aspects to include factors like desirability and overall value proposition. * The company has implemented a proprietary methodology to measure 21 demand drivers across six Ps (proposition, product, packaging, promotion, price, and place) to improve competitiveness. * This approach has led to improved sales and performance, particularly in Europe, where the company has seen remarkable volume growth in the second quarter. **2. Organizational Culture and Leadership**: * Unilever has experienced a cultural shift, moving from denial and mediocrity to a more fact-based, results-oriented approach. * The appointment of Hein as CEO and the departure of several non-executive directors have contributed to this change. * The company is committed to making radical decisions for long-term performance improvement, including workforce reductions and strategic portfolio changes. **3. Market Share and Competitiveness**: * Unilever has shifted its focus from sales-weighted market share to turnover-weighted share, aiming for a more accurate measure of competitiveness. * The company acknowledges that it is not yet where it wants to be in terms of market share and is committed to improving its position. * The company is investing in brand equity and innovation to drive growth and competitiveness. **4. Emerging Markets and Growth**: * Unilever remains confident in its position in emerging markets, particularly India, where the company has seen significant growth and is committed to defending its market share. * The company is focused on modernizing its portfolio and leveraging its digital capabilities to drive growth in these markets. **5. Sustainability and Regulatory Compliance**: * Unilever is a leader in sustainability and has focused its efforts on four key areas: climate, nature, plastics, and livelihoods. * The company is committed to achieving time-bound targets and welcomes regulations that promote a level-playing field. * The company is investing in R&D to address challenges related to single-use plastic sachets and other sustainability issues. **6. Strategic Portfolio Changes**: * Unilever has separated its ice cream business, recognizing that it is a clear outlier in the company's portfolio. * The company is committed to maintaining its Nutrition business, which is an integral part of its strategy. **7. Challenges and Opportunities**: * Unilever faces challenges in markets like Indonesia and China, where it is experiencing issues related to channel price conflict and geopolitical tensions. * The company is committed to addressing these issues and focusing on long-term growth and profitability.

Luis Di Como, Unilever's global media head, will leave the company after 33 years. Di Como's exit coincides with Unilever's major restructuring and cost-cutting measures. Selina Sykes and Isabel Massey will assume new media roles amid Unilever's organizational changes. Insider Today NSIDER TODAY Sign up to get the inside scoop on today's biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Read preview Bull Thanks for signing up! Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! Access your f ...

Momentum investing is all about the idea of following a stock's recent trend, which can be in either direction. In the 'long' context, investors will essentially be "buying high, but hoping to sell even higher." And for investors following this methodology, taking advantage of trends in a stock's price is key; once a stock establishes a course, it is more than likely to continue moving in that direction. The goal is that once a stock heads down a fixed path, it will lead to timely and profitable trades. Whi ...

f9photos Unilever (NYSE:UL) represents one of the companies with the greatest weight in my portfolio, and the reason lies in its strength and resilience to any macroeconomic environment. To some extent, we could call it the British Procter & Gamble (PG), although there are some important differences between them. In the past 6 months, the stock has risen 26%, outperforming the S&P500. In my opinion, it is unlikely to continue to perform similarly in the coming months, but it remains a company that I will ke ...

Key Takeaways Unilever has recalled about 137,000 cases of its single-serve Popsicle Jolly Rancher Frozen Confection Pop products because they may contain milk. Milk isn't listed as an ingredient in the popsicles, and eating the products could cause a reaction in those allergic or highly sensitive to it. Unilever said Wednesday that it has received two reports of allergic reactions connected to the recalled products. Unilever (UL) has recalled about 137,000 cases of single-serve Popsicle Jolly Rancher Froze ...