Beverage giant The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO) has not shied away from acquiring other smaller beverage brands to expand its portfolio. Here’s a look at how one acquisition paid off for the company and its shareholders.
Investors who bought stocks during the COVID-19 market crash in 2020 have generally experienced some big gains in the past two years. But there is no question some big-name stocks performed better than others since the pandemic bottom.
Fast food giant McDonald’s Corp (NYSE: MCD) is one of the largest restaurant companies in the world. Launching in 1940, the company set many standards and firsts for the industry, including the launch of an item in 1979 that transformed the fast food market.
Cryptocurrencies have long been considered a hedge against inflation and a better alternative to fiat currencies that are susceptible to devaluation concerns. Most cryptocurrencies have significantly underperformed benchmark stock market indices due to liquidity pressures brought about by the tightening of monetary policy by leading central banks such as the U.S. Federal Reserve.
This past year has been tough for stocks: the S&P 500 is down more than 10%, the Nasdaq 100 down more than 18%. But, not every stock is down. A lot of energy stocks have been performing well, especially with the Russian invasion of Ukraine tightening supply throughout the world.
Big tech earnings will flow in thick and fast in the upcoming week, providing more clarity on how supply chain disruptions and the macroeconomic malaise have impacted these companies.
Well-known for its flagship Samuel Adams beer brand, the Boston Beer Company Inc (NYSE: SAM) is the owner of a portfolio of brands that includes Twisted Tea and Truly Hard Seltzer.