Beverage company stocks may remain a sweet investment even if recently proposed soda levies are enacted. Companies such as Coca-Cola and PepsiCo have been diversifying into healthier product lines, which should help reduce the impact of soda taxes on their bottom lines.

Continue reading Why Soda Taxes May Not Make Beverage Stocks Go Flat

Why Soda Taxes May Not Make Beverage Stocks Go Flat originally appeared on DailyFinance on Thu, 15 Apr 2010 16:55:00.

Filed Under: Investing, Health Care, Coca-Cola Enterprises, Coca-Cola Company, Pepsico, Taxes, Retail

When it needed money to fund its big 1980s expansion, Coke spun off its bottling business. Now, it's re-acquiring its largest bottler, Coca Cola Enterprises, in a transaction worth roughly $12.17 billion.

Continue reading Coke Strikes a $12 Billion Deal to Re-Acquire Bottling Business

Coke Strikes a $12 Billion Deal to Re-Acquire Bottling Business originally appeared on DailyFinance on Thu, 25 Feb 2010 11:56:00.

Filed Under: Company News, Coca-Cola Enterprises, Pepsico

Big consumer stock names are on tap Thursday as Coca-Cola makes it official, snapping up the North American operations of its largest bottler Coca-Cola Enterprises. Then later today, Apple kicks off its annual shareholder meeting. Analysts say investors may be looking for a fresh catalyst to send shares even higher.

Continue reading Stocks in the News: Coca-Cola, Apple, Express Scripts

Stocks in the News: Coca-Cola, Apple, Express Scripts originally appeared on DailyFinance on Thu, 25 Feb 2010 07:55:00.

Filed Under: Coca-Cola Enterprises, H.J. Heinz Company , Coca-Cola Company, Safeway, Apple, Blockbuster