How to Invest in the Toy Industry (You're Buying Them for Your Kids Anyway)
Vincent Shen and Sean O'Reilly, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - 2 hrs 35 mins ago
Did you grow up on Hot Wheels and Barbie? Some classic toy brands are still going strong, while others falter and perhaps begin to make way for new players. Mattel has teamed up with crowd-sourcing invention company Quirky in search of new ideas,...
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Coke pops N. American sales
at Investor's Business Daily - 2 hrs 43 mins ago
Coca-Cola (KO) earned 48 cents a share in Q1, up 9% from a year earlier and beating views by 6 cents. Revenue climbed 1.3% to $10.7 bil, above views for $10.66 bil. Revenue hadn't risen in the previous eight quarters. Sales in N. America, its largest...
DPS: 78.81 (-0.38), KO: 41.31 (+0.53), PEP: 97.28 (+0.50)
Former PepsiCo and Diageo Executive Sheila Stanziale Named CEO of Mighty Leaf Tea
Business Wire - Wed Apr 22, 4:00PM CDT
Former PepsiCo and Diageo executive Sheila Stanziale has been appointed chief executive officer of Mighty Leaf Tea. Stanziale, a 20-year premium beverage brand and foodservice executive, will lead the overall Mighty Leaf Tea business which will continue to operate as a stand-alone company owned by Peet's Coffee and Next World Group, a privately-held investment firm.
PEP: 97.28 (+0.50)
Pepsi Sizzles On Earnings Day
Quantified Alpha - Seeking Alpha - Wed Apr 22, 3:21PM CDT
Over the past two weeks, we've written six articles and predicted seven EPS beats. Our results for these predictions are shown below, with links to each respective article: Boeing (beat by 8.83% today) Broadcom (beat by 6.67% yesterday) ...
PEP: 97.28 (+0.50)
What to Expect When PepsiCo (PEP) Reports Earnings Results Tomorrow
at The Street - Wed Apr 22, 11:52AM CDT
PepsiCo (PEP) is scheduled to release its 2015 first quarter earnings results before the market open on Thursday.
PEP: 97.28 (+0.50)
Coca-Cola (KO) Rises on Strong Q1 Earnings & Sales - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Apr 22, 10:20AM CDT
The Coca-Cola Company (KO) began 2015 on a strong note as the beverage giant reported better-than-expected sales and profits in the first quarter of 2015.
DPS: 78.81 (-0.38), KO: 41.31 (+0.53), GMCR: 114.53 (+2.27), PEP: 97.28 (+0.50)
Coca-Cola Q1 Revenue Rises As N. American Sales Pop
at Investor's Business Daily - Wed Apr 22, 8:19AM CDT
Coca-Cola's (KO) first-quarter earnings and revenue topped analyst estimates Wednesday as sales in North America rose. The soft drink giant's earnings jumped 9% to 48 cents per share. Analysts polled by Thomson Reuters were expecting 42 cents....
DPS: 78.81 (-0.38), KO: 41.31 (+0.53), MNST: 139.91 (+0.06), GMCR: 114.53 (+2.27), PEP: 97.28 (+0.50)
Medbox Names Jeff Goh as Chief Operating Officer
Filing Services Canada - Wed Apr 22, 7:32AM CDT
Medbox Names Jeff Goh as Chief Operating Officer Executives Expertise to Fuel Next Stage of Growth for the Company Los Angeles, California (FSCwire) - Medbox, Inc. (OTCQB: MDBX (http://finance.yahoo.com/q?uhb=uh3_finance_vert&fr=&type=2button&s=MDBX%2C)), a leading provider of specialized consulting and technology solutions to the marijuana industry, today announced that it has appointed Jeff Goh as Chief Operating Officer of the company, effective immediately. Goh has many years of success as a business leader focusing on fast growing sectors in food, technology and international business. Goh, 51, brings three decades of experience to his role, serving in executive management positions for Fortune 500 companies, including PepsiCo and Procter & Gamble. Goh has extensive experience helping companies scale business models, as well as enhance profitability, improve brand identity, and streamline research and development activities. Jeffs impressive background and track record will serve Medbox well during this pivotal stage of growth for the company, said Ambassador Ned L. Siegel, Chairman of Medbox. We welcome Jeff to the team and look forward to ushering in a new era for Medbox that will further distinguish the company as a leader in the burgeoning marijuana industry. Medbox is well poised to serve as the consulting services and technology provider of choice for dispensaries and cultivation centers across the country, as legalization takes hold and entrepreneurs seek out a partner to help them achieve success, Goh said. In my new role, I am committed to ensure Medbox is achieving excellence, operating efficiently and delivering results. We will provide superior service to existing customers, and aggressively seek out new opportunities to deploy our solutions. Prior to Medbox, Goh served as CEO of Corazonas Foods, which has a patented technology to make great-tasting, heart-healthy snack food products that help to reduce LDL cholesterol. He also served as CEO of Two Chefs on a Roll, the foremost designer and custom producer of savory and bakery private label food products in the United States. Goh graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration from the University of Southern California. About Medbox, Inc. Medbox, Inc. provides specialized consulting services to the marijuana industry and sells associated patented products, including its Medbox medical dispensing system and medical vaporization devices. The company works with clients who seek to enter the medical, recreational and cultivation marijuana markets in those states where approved. Medbox offers turnkey solutions that assist with licensing and compliance, site selection, design and permitting, safety and security, along with full build-out and operational oversight. Medboxs consulting solutions and technology create structure and process for clients and their respective businesses in this rapidly emerging sector. For more information about the company, visit www.medbox.com (http://www.medbox.com). Forward-Looking Statements Certain statements in this press release constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of federal securities laws. Such statements, including, but not limited to, seeking growth opportunities, based on current beliefs and expectations and are inherently subject to significant business, economic, regulatory and competitive uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are beyond the companys control. In addition, certain forward-looking statements are subject to assumptions with respect to future business strategies and decisions that are subject to change. Potential risks and uncertainties also include, but are not limited to, regulatory developments in the industry, as well as political and economic conditions present within the industry. The company does not assume any obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or developments after a forward-looking statement was made, unless required by law. For more information, contact: Janet Simmons PondelWilkinson Inc. 310-279-5980 pwinvestor@pondel.com To view this press release as a PDF file, click onto the following link: http://www.fscwire.com/sites/default/files/ne...222015.pdf Source: Medbox Inc. (OTCQB:MDBX) http://www.thedispensingsolution.com/ Maximum News Dissemination by FSCwire. http://www.fscwire.com Copyright(C)2015 Filing Services Canada Inc.
PEP: 97.28 (+0.50)
Is SodaStream International Tackling Adult Beverages Next?
Jeremy Bowman, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Tue Apr 21, 8:10AM CDT
SodaStream International is betting that a high-tech cocktail mixer can save the flailing brand. According to Engadget , the maker of the countertop soda machine has teamed up with designer Yves Behar to produce a cloud-connected cocktail...
KO: 41.31 (+0.53), SODA: 20.76 (+0.34), AAPL: 128.62 (+1.71), PEP: 97.28 (+0.50)
Pepsi Bottling Ventures Will Build New Facility in Cabarrus County
Marketwired - Tue Apr 21, 7:01AM CDT
Pepsi Bottling Ventures will invest over $12.5 million in constructing a new 200,000 square-foot sales and distribution facility located on 32 acres off highway 49 in the Town of Harrisburg.
PEP: 97.28 (+0.50)
Building The Foundations Of My Dividend Driven Portfolio
Jack Banser - at Seeking Alpha - Mon Apr 20, 4:30PM CDT
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Microsoft Corporation: Could Bing Finally Be a Real Challenger to Google Inc?
Daniel B. Kline, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Mon Apr 20, 2:01PM CDT
Microsoft Bing has always been an also-ran in the search engine market. It is not that Bing has been a low-ranking player -- the No. 2 choice in the United States for a number of years. Instead, the problem is that Google has been so dominant...
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Will Currency Headwinds Affect Pepsi's (PEP) Q1 Earnings? - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Apr 20, 11:40AM CDT
PepsiCo, Inc. (PEP) is set to report first-quarter 2015 results on Apr 23, before the market opens.
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Quaker®, NFL Quarterback Andrew Luck And Fuel Up To Play 60 Bring "Day Of Play" To National Contest Winner
PR Newswire - Mon Apr 20, 11:29AM CDT
According to a recent study, nearly nine in 10 parents consider activities that involve movement and physical activity superior to other leisure activities. Still, four out of 10 parents wish that their children were more active.1 That's why The Quaker Oats Company, a subsidiary of PepsiCo, Inc., partnered with Fuel Up to Play 60 on Saturday, April 18 to award one family that makes playing together a priority, with a Day of Play hosted by Indianapolis Colts quarterback and Quaker spokesperson Andrew Luck in their hometown of Philadelphia.
PEP: 97.28 (+0.50)
Chasing High Dividend Growth Rates For Lower Total Returns
Kurtis Hemmerling - at Seeking Alpha - Mon Apr 20, 5:24AM CDT
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PepsiCo Steals the NBA From Coca-Cola: What Investors Need to Know Now
Bob Ciura, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat Apr 18, 2:00PM CDT
PepsiCo just made a major steal from main rival The Coca-Cola Company . According to various financial media outlets, including Reuters , starting next season, PepsiCo will become the exclusive food and beverage sponsor of the National...
KO: 41.31 (+0.53), PEP: 97.28 (+0.50)
PepsiCo UK recognised as a youth friendly employer
M2 - Fri Apr 17, 11:49AM CDT
PepsiCo UK will be supporting 'Movement to Work', a voluntary collaboration of leading UK employers committed to tackling youth unemployment by providing high quality vocational training and work experience opportunities for young people. The nationwide programme aims to enable participants to gain quality work skills and experience and develop their self-confidence, helping them build a career or pursue education and training.
PEP: 97.28 (+0.50)
My 10 Stocks For A Young Dividend Growth Investor: Q1 Update
Integrator - at Seeking Alpha - Thu Apr 16, 11:03AM CDT
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Yum! Brands Is a Delicious Trading Idea to Chew On
at The Street - Thu Apr 16, 5:03AM CDT
Yum Brands hit an all-time high six weeks ago and here are the reasons the stock is likely to run even higher.
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