The Food Pyramid Gets Turned Upside Down - Almost

Industry Insights - Venezuela will continue supplying oil to the U.S. indefinitely, but U.S. companies are seeking guarantees on their investments [2] - The American Beverage Association criticized new dietary guidelines that dismiss no-sugar options, impacting companies reliant on processed foods and sugar-sweetened beverages [5] - Shares of Hormel, Conagra Brands, Kraft Heinz, and Mondelez traded defensively following the announcement of the new dietary guidelines [5] Company Developments - Warner Bros. has rejected Paramount's proposals again and is committed to a deal with Netflix [6] - Alphabet's market valuation has surpassed that of Apple, indicating a shift in investor sentiment [7] - Ford plans to introduce eyes-off driving technology starting with a $30,000 electric vehicle in 2028 [8] - Chevron is in discussions with the U.S. government for an expanded oil license in Venezuela [10] - Netflix's performance is overshadowed by its impact on IMAX, despite IMAX having a record box office year [11]