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Coke is outpacing Pepsi by a wide margin this year, but one projected scenario shows the losing stock actually protecting your money better by 2031. The answer depends entirely on how much downside you can afford.

Pepsi falls after two Wall Street firms express concerns about the company’s growth prospects in North America.

Shoppers are the reason, and the cuts now reach well past the soda aisle.

PepsiCo has shed nearly 7% this year while the S&P 500 climbed double digits, yet one prominent firm refuses to abandon a price target that towers far above Wall Street consensus and hinges on a very specific set of dominoes falling into place.

Warren Buffett held Coca-Cola through a drawdown that wiped out more than half its value and lasted nearly five years, all while Pepsi looked like the smarter pick. Whether his loyalty to Coke actually paid off depends on a number that surprises most people.

Coke and Pepsi have shared the same grocery aisle for decades, but their five-year stock charts now look like they belong to completely different industries. One structural difference in their business models explains the split, and it raises a pointed question for income investors eyeing Pepsi's bigger yield.

The company just lost ground in the one aisle where its brands were supposed to be untouchable.

Coke and Pepsi both reported earnings this summer, but the results painted two completely different pictures of where each brand stands heading into 2027. One company raised guidance and celebrated its strongest volume growth in nearly two decades. The other admitted its home market is broken.

Pepsi's stock has barely moved in five years while Coca-Cola surged over 80%, yet Jim Cramer says that very underperformance makes one of them the smarter buy right now.

Publicis stunned Madison Avenue by winning PepsiCo's $1.7 billion account while working for Coke — and pitching for more.

Which stock has the better investment potential?

The latest move adds to four U.S. warehouse and distribution actions affecting hundreds of workers this year.

Coke and Pepsi both posted revenue growth in Q2 2026, but the similarity ends there. One company keeps tightening its focus and raising its outlook while the other juggles a stumbling home market against surprising international wins.

Coke and Pepsi both reported Q2 earnings this week, but their results told completely different stories about brand power, margin strength, and where consumer spending is actually heading.

For generations, one word has kicked off every football play, from Hall of Famers to first graders in the backyard: "Hut." This season, Pizza Hut is setting the record straight on what really comes first and reminding fans everywhere that gameday starts with the Hut.

Amgen, Thermo Fisher and PepsiCo headline today's research, with growth drivers, strategic moves and key risks in focus.

Not all beverage companies dream of selling out to Big Soda.

Following a successful inaugural celebration, the Pepsi National Battle of the Bands will return to The Palm Beaches for Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend, January 15–17, 2027, once again bringing together the sights, sounds, and traditions of Historically Black Colleges and Universities for an unforgettable weekend celebrating music, culture, education, and community.

Investors may be better off choosing the steadier, diversified growth of Coca-Cola and PepsiCo over betting on Celsius's uncertain turnaround.

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Coca-Cola stock trades near all-time highs. Here's the key items to watch in Q2 results and what could be ahead for the beverage giant.

Coca-Cola is winning today, but PepsiCo's higher dividend, cheaper valuation, and turnaround catalysts could make it the smarter long-term buy for income investors.

When gas prices go up, consumers generally shift their spending away from other areas because, in many cases, driving isn't optional. "Faced with higher gasoline bills, some households may be inclined to trim their spending on other things. In the April Consumer Checkpoint, we discussed how some ...

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The Pepsi National Battle of the Bands (NBOTB), one of the nation's premier showcases of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) marching band excellence and culture, officially announced today that Dallas, Texas, will become the new home of its annual August event beginning in 2027. The annual showcase will take place on the weekend of August 27, 2027, with activities centered around AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, bringing one of the country's premier celebrations of HBCU marchi

The global numbers look great, but a closer look at home reveals a costly strategy that isn't quite adding up for investors.

Coke's strong results back up its premium valuation, but Pepsi may simply be too cheap to ignore.

Is Celsius' sell-off a buying opportunity, or are Coca-Cola and PepsiCo the smarter investment? Here's what to look for between the beverage giants for the second half of 2026.