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 ...

When markets start to get choppy and volatile, such as today, investors need to find the right mix of stocks to keep in a portfolio to achieve a certain level of safety and predictability in their return profile. After the sharp sell-off and brief recovery in the S&P 500 after the so-called "carry trade," investors were left with the concern of whether their capital would be safe in the stock market moving forward. Investors can look to leaders like Warren Buffett and his most recent purchases to ease these ...

Wirestock/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Following up on my original article on Unilever (NYSE:UL) "New CEO Making Changes" from December, we can assess what the new CEO has done since then. On the whole, we see that he has already made a positive impact on the company. The company seems to be on the path of a successful turnaround, and Unilever has performed well over the past year; generating over 20% gains. "We are focused on driving high-quality sales growth and gross margin expansion, led by our Pow ...

Gemma S. We have kickoff consultation process in Europe on July the 10th. We are working in cooperation with the European Works Council on that, and we are doing really good progress. You will see the benefits of productivity really coming more in 2025 than during this year. And beyond that, of course. Fernando Fernandez Yes, the gross margin progression of Power Brands has been very, very similar to the one of the rest of the portfolio. But just to remind you that our Power Brands operate at, I would say, ...

Each technology initiative is detailed with insights into the technology theme, objectives, and benefits. Additionally, the report includes details on Unilever's estimated ICT budgets and major ICT contracts, providing a thorough understanding of the company's technological investments and priorities. The report provides comprehensive information and insights into Unilever's tech activities, including its digital transformation strategies and innovation programs. It offers an overview of Unilever's technolo ...

Nike shoes and logo are seen at a store in Nice, France on May 28, 2024. (Photo by Jakub ... [+] Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images) NurPhoto via Getty Images We believe that Nike (NYSE: NKE) is currently a better pick over Unilever (NYSE: UL). The decision to invest often comes down to finding the best stocks within the scope of certain characteristics that suit an investment style. In this case, although these companies are from different sectors, with Nike a consumer cyclical and Unilever a consumer defe ...

Unilever PLC (NYSE:UL) Deutsche Bank Global Consumer Conference 2024 June 4, 2024 5:15 AM ET Hein Schumacher - CEO Fernando Fernandez - CFO Good morning, everybody, and welcome to this session with Unilever. I'm Tom Sykes, Head of the Consumer Staples Research Team in Europe. And it's my pleasure to offer a warm welcome to Hein Schumacher, Group CEO, and Fernando Fernandez, Group CFO. Over to you, guys. Good morning, everyone, and thank you, Tom, for that introduction. Hey, we're very happy to be here at th ...

CPG Executive Alfie Vivian Named CEO of Newly Independent Company Yellow Wood Extends Position as Leading Health and Beauty Investor with Global Brand Portfolio Retail Sales of Over $3 Billion BOSTON, June 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Yellow Wood Partners LLC ("Yellow Wood"), a Boston-based private equity firm focused on investing in consumer brands and companies, today announced that it has completed the acquisition of Elida Beauty brands from Unilever (NYSE: UL). The Elida Beauty portfolio of storied consumer ...

Unilever looks to streamline its operations while growing alongside the emerging markets it serves. Currently, investors would need to buy roughly $29,400 worth of Unilever (UL 0.35%) stock -- or about 542 shares -- to receive $1,000 in annual dividend income. As impressive as the consumer staples juggernaut's 3.4% dividend yield is, this outlay of hard-earned cash may make $1,000 of dividend income seem unattainable to many investors. However, let's consider it through a different historical lens. Had an i ...

Activist investor Nelson Peltz is betting big on Unilever, and he's starting to help shape the business, like he did with Procter & Gamble. It is a mistake to blindly follow any famous investor, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't pay attention to what they are doing. That's particularly true with Nelson Peltz, an activist investor who prefers to work with the companies in which he invests. He has a long track record of helping off-track companies get back on the growth path. Right now, he's working with co ...