Soft Drinks

  By Phil at Phil's Stock World  Go go BOJ!!!  Acting under pressure from the Government to DO SOMETHING, the Bank of Japan announce a 35,000,000,000,000 Yen ($418Bn) monetary easing program this morning, finally taking that last step and cutting rates to ZERO.  ...

Argus has downgraded Coca-Cola Enterprises (NYSE: CCE) from Buy to Hold. Coca-Cola Enterprises is currently priced at $22.04.

JP Morgan has published a research report for PepsiCo Inc. (NYSE: PEP) which is expecting 3Q results this Thursday, October 7. In the report, JP Morgan writes "We think PEP should hit our estimate, which is at $1.21 and roughly in line with Bloomberg consensus. There could be upside to our number...

Citigroup has published a research report for Coca-Cola Enterprises (NYSE: CCE) following the close of transactions with The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO). In the report, Citigroup writes "while New CCE is set to have faster growth than Old CCE given the lower per cap consumption in Europe, coupled...

Coca-Cola Company (KO) closed the acquisition of the North American operations of Coca-Cola Enterprises Inc. (CCE) for a total consideration of $12.3 billion.   In February 2010, Coca-Cola Company entered into a deal with Coca-Cola Enterprises Inc. to buy the latter's North American bottling...

The Coca-Cola Company (KO) recently delivered strong second quarter results ahead of its own long-term targets. Growth was particularly strong overseas and in its non-carbonated beverages. Coca-Cola's famous soft-drink (and logo) is recognized in nearly every corner of the globe. The company was...

National Beverage Corp. (FIZZ) recently hit a new multi-year high after reporting its fourth earnings surprise in the last four quarters. As a proven performer in a challenging consumer environment, this Zacks #1 rank stocks looks like a solid momentum pick. Company Description National...

Coca Cola (KO) bought the North American operations of bottling company Coca Cola Enterprises (CCE) today. Coca Cola paid $10 per share to Coca Cola Enterprise shareholders today to complete the purchase. Shares of Coca Cola Enterprises dropped 30% today to reflect the closing of the deal. Despite...

Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Inc. (NYSE: DPS) today announced that it has completed the licensing of certain brands to The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO) following KO's acquisition of Coca-Cola Enterprises' (NYSE: CCE) North American bottling business. As part of the transaction, DPS received a one-...

Coca Cola Enterprises (CCE) looks like Wall Street's biggest loser today. Shares of Coca Cola Enterprises dropped over 30% from $31.80 per share to $21.97. Why the huge price drop? The reason for the price drop is that Coca Cola Enterprises is being acquired by Coca Cola (KO). Coca Cola...

Coca Cola Enterprises (CCE) looks like Wall Street's biggest loser today. Shares of Coca Cola Enterprises dropped over 30% from $31.80 per share to $21.97. Why the huge price drop? The reason for the price drop is that Coca Cola Enterprises is being acquired by Coca Cola (KO). Coca Cola...

Alcoa (NYSE: AA), Marriott (NYSE: MAR) and Yum! Brands (NYSE: YUM) kick off the new earnings season this week. Analysts surveyed by Thomson Reuters are looking for moderate year-over-year earnings and revenue growth in the third quarter from each of these dividend payers. Note that Marriott and Yum...

Merger activity slid a little with “just” six new deals announced and eleven deals closing as it was the end of the third quarter. Deal Statistics: Total Number of Deals Closed in 2010 81 Total Number of Deals That Did Not Complete in 2010 5 Total Number of Pending Deals Cash Deals 50...

Cramer advised investors on what to do during next week's earning reports. Cramer thinks that the following stocks are ones that investors should pay close attention to. Cramer is bullish on PepsiCo Inc. (PEP). He thinks that investors should buy shares below $65. Cramer also likes Yum Brands (YUM...

Coca-Cola Enterprises Inc. (NYSE: CCE) announced today that shareowners have overwhelmingly approved the pending transaction with The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO). With this approval, the transaction is expected to close in the coming days. After close, New CCE will build on its position as the...