Markets are in turmoil as the selloff in mega-cap technology stocks that began in July accelerates. On Aug. 5, the mega-cap tech companies known as the “Magnificent Seven,” generally considered among the best stocks to buy, lost a combined $1 trillion of value amid a global stock market rout.

Coca-Cola is an evergreen investment and a Dividend King. Amazon is a top play on the expanding e-commerce and cloud markets.

More and more Americans are looking for reliable, long-term stocks to bolster their retirement portfolios. While Americans continue to look for ways to retire younger, it is becoming harder to save for retirement.

The International Olympic Committee should cut its links with longtime sponsor Coca-Cola Co., says public-health organization Vital Strategies, arguing that the move would be in the best interests of athletes, spectators and the planet.

Coca-Cola HBC, the FTSE 100-listed bottling segment of the soft drink empire, was one of the biggest fallers market fallers on Wednesday despite increasing its full-year revenue guidance. Coca-Cola HBC reported organic revenue growth of 13.6% to €5.17 billion (£4.44 billion) in the first six months of 2024, leading to a full-year revenue forecast between 8% and 12%.

Sector-based focus is critical in dividend investing, through which an investor can build a secure financial future from sectors most known for their stability and growth potential. This article reviews seven top dividend stocks that portray excellent yield opportunities with solid market positions across the industrial, real estate, consumer discretionary, consumer staples and financial sectors.

Bottler Coca-Cola HBC boosted its annual operating profit and revenue forecast on Wednesday, as the Swiss group posted higher first-half revenue, helped by its measures to mitigate the impact of high inflation and currency fluctuations.

UXBRIDGE, ENGLAND / ACCESSWIRE / August 7, 2024 / COCA-COLA EUROPACIFIC PARTNERS Solid first half, reaffirming FY24 guidance Change vs H1 2023 Change vs H1 2023 H1 2024 Total CCEP Key Financial Metrics[1] As Reported Comparable[1] As Reported Comparable[1] Comparable FXN[1] Adjusted Comparable[4] Adjusted Comparable[4] Adjusted Comparable FXN[4] Volume (M UC)[2] 1,856 1,856 13.8 % 13.8 % 1,957 0.6 % Revenue per UC[2] (€) 5.32 (3.3 ) % 5.19 2.9 % Revenue (€M) 9,828 9,828 9.5 % 9.5 % 10.0 % 10,096 2.9 % 3.5 % Operating profit (€M) 1,142 1,296 (2.4 ) % 11.2 % 11.6 % 1,306 8.7 % 9.0 % Diluted EPS (€) 1.73 1.97 (6.9 ) % 6.7 % 7.0 % Comparable free cash flow (€M) 539 Interim dividend per share (€) 0.74 DAMIAN GAMMELL, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, SAID: "We are really pleased to have delivered a solid first half performance reflecting great brands and great execution. I would like to thank our great people, alongside our customers and brand partners.

The latest decision by the Federal Reserve to hold rates steady is not doing any favors to the stock market overall. The decision to do nothing is stoking fears of a recession, sending broad market indices lower in the process.

“Dividend Aristocrats

PDD Holdings helps manufacturers sell directly to an audience that is hard for them to reach. Broadcom is crucial to most aspects of modern-day telecom, and that's not changing anytime soon.

Consumer staple stocks like Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL), Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB), The Coca-Cola Company (KO) and Philip Morris International Inc. (PM) are a safe bet during times of market volatility.