U.S. Beverage Stock News

Earlier this month, FTI Consulting appointed Eva Tomlinson as Senior Managing Director and Breck Heidlberg as Managing Director within its Forensic and Litigation Consulting segment, adding over 40 years of combined expertise in global trade strategy, compliance, and national security. Their leadership is expected to strengthen FTI Consulting’s ability to help clients address increasingly complex geopolitical and regulatory demands in the global marketplace. We’ll explore how the addition of...

In July 2025, Jefferies Financial Group announced and completed several fixed-income offerings, issuing senior unsecured notes with fixed coupons ranging from 6.00% to 6.50% and maturities extending to 2035 and 2045, alongside concluding a major share repurchase program. These moves highlight Jefferies’ active approach to capital management, emphasizing both liquidity enhancement through bond issuance and shareholder returns via executed buybacks. We'll explore how Jefferies' successful bond...

Earlier this month, TechnipFMC was awarded a significant integrated Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Installation (iEPCI™) contract valued between US$75 million and US$250 million by Equinor for the Heidrun extension project in the Norwegian North Sea. This latest contract highlights TechnipFMC's ability to secure and execute high-value, lifecycle-extending projects for major offshore operators. We'll examine how the Heidrun extension contract win reinforces TechnipFMC's project...

On July 15, 2025, NNN REIT’s Board of Directors announced an increase in its quarterly dividend to US$0.60 per share, payable August 15, 2025 to shareholders of record as of July 31, marking a 3.4% rise. This latest dividend hike represents the company's 36th consecutive annual increase, highlighting a consistent and long-term emphasis on shareholder returns. We’ll examine how NNN REIT’s 36-year dividend growth streak impacts its investment narrative and the outlook for sustained...

In July 2025, The Wendy's Company finalized exclusive franchise agreements to open up to 190 new restaurants across Italy and Armenia, with the first locations planned for Yerevan and Milan. This international expansion signals a significant acceleration of Wendy's overseas growth strategy, supporting its objective to reach 2,000 restaurants outside the United States by 2028. We'll explore how Wendy's aggressive move into Italy and Armenia could impact its long-term international growth...

Earlier this month, News Corporation announced a share repurchase program authorizing the buyback of up to US$1,000 million of its Class A and Class B common stock, with no set expiration date. The move signals management’s intent to enhance shareholder value, which can reflect confidence in the business and potentially improve key financial ratios. We’ll explore how this substantial repurchase plan could reinforce News Corporation’s investment narrative, especially in terms of financial...

Bank OZK reported its second quarter 2025 earnings results, showing net interest income of US$396.75 million and net income of US$182.98 million, both up from the same period a year ago. This announcement highlights that both net interest income and net income saw incremental year-over-year growth, reflecting stable financial performance through mid-year 2025. We will now explore how this steady gain in earnings influences the company’s investment narrative and expectations for future...

Piper Sandler Companies recently announced the hiring of Anson Tsai as a managing director for its technology investment banking team, with Tsai joining the Burlingame office after a decade at Bank of America Securities focused on software sector transactions. Tsai's extensive background in technology finance and operational roles may signal Piper Sandler's intention to enhance its technology sector capabilities. We’ll explore how Tsai’s leadership in technology deals could influence Piper...

Earlier this month, The Hanover Insurance Group enhanced its workers' compensation onboarding program, extending dedicated claims support and its advanced claims portal to mid-sized commercial policyholders with premiums over US$100,000. This move brings technology-driven claims management and a higher-touch customer service model, previously reserved for larger clients, to a broader segment of Hanover’s book, signaling a stronger focus on retention and risk management for mid-sized...

On July 10, 2025, Ryder System’s Board of Directors approved a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.91 per share, to be paid on September 19, reflecting a 12% increase from its prior $0.81 dividend. This increase suggests growing confidence in Ryder’s financial stability, enhancing its profile among investors seeking consistent and rising income streams. We’ll explore how Ryder’s larger dividend, as a sign of management confidence, impacts the company’s investment outlook going forward. The...

In recent days, Globus Medical announced a major leadership transition as Keith Pfeil was appointed President and CEO following the resignation of Daniel Scavilla, while Kyle Kline stepped in as the new CFO. This executive restructuring coincided with the launch of advanced navigation and drilling systems, highlighting the company’s focus on innovation and operational continuity during a period of significant change. We'll explore how this shift in executive leadership, particularly the...

Earlier this month, Voya Financial and Blue Owl Capital announced a partnership to develop private markets investment products tailored for defined contribution retirement plans, including collective investment trusts accessible through Voya's retirement platform and target date solutions. This alliance highlights a growing trend among retirement solution providers to broaden participant access to alternative investment strategies, aiming to support more diversified and resilient retirement...

On July 10, 2025, Evercore Inc. announced it entered into a note purchase agreement for a private placement of US$125,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 5.17% Series K senior notes due 2030 and US$125,000,000 of 5.47% Series L senior notes due 2032, with interest payable semi-annually and proceeds to be used for refinancing and general corporate purposes. This move highlights Evercore's focus on proactively managing its capital structure through debt refinancing and the implementation of...

AGNC Investment Corp. reported a net loss of US$140 million for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025, up from a net loss of US$48 million a year earlier, with a basic loss per share of US$0.17. Despite this increased quarterly loss, the company continued its regular dividend program, declaring a US$0.12 per share cash dividend for July 2025. We'll examine how this deeper quarterly net loss could reshape AGNC Investment's outlook and influence its longer-term investment narrative. We've...

Earlier this month, Franklin Resources, Inc. announced the addition of managed options strategies to its custom indexing platform Canvas, offering financial advisors tools for risk management, income generation, and diversification, which will be managed by the experienced Franklin Managed Options Strategies Team. This expansion advances Franklin’s ability to deliver more personalized, multi-asset investment solutions through a single platform, reflecting a broader industry movement toward...

On July 10, 2025, Genpact Limited announced that its board of directors declared a cash dividend of US$0.17 per common share for the third quarter of 2025, payable on September 25, 2025 to shareholders of record as of September 11, 2025. This dividend declaration highlights the company's continued focus on rewarding shareholders, reflecting management's confidence in Genpact's financial health and cash flow generation. With this dividend declaration signaling ongoing shareholder returns,...

In July 2025, Sonoco Products announced a US$30 million investment to boost its adhesives and sealants production by 100 million units annually, along with a quarterly dividend of US$0.53 per share to be paid in September. This move spreads out new capacity across three facilities, enhancing supply reliability and strengthening Sonoco's ability to serve growing market demand. Next, we'll examine how Sonoco's expanded adhesives and sealants capacity could reinforce its growth narrative and...

Earlier this month, 10x Genomics and the A*STAR Genome Institute of Singapore announced a research collaboration using the Xenium platform and artificial intelligence to accelerate drug target discovery and precision medicine for cancer and inflammatory diseases through the TISHUMAP project. This partnership allows for unprecedented mapping of gene activity within intact tissues, enabling researchers to uncover new biomarkers and advance personalized treatment approaches. We'll now explore...

Weatherford International announced its second quarter 2025 results, reporting sales and revenue of US$1.20 billion, down from US$1.41 billion a year earlier, while net income rose to US$136 million from US$125 million. Despite lower revenues, the company achieved higher quarterly net income and improved earnings per share, signaling increased profitability from continuing operations. We'll explore how Weatherford's improved profitability amid falling revenues could shift the outlook for its...

FMC Corporation recently declared a regular quarterly dividend of 58 cents per share, payable on October 16, 2025, and appointed Brian Angeli as president of FMC North America, effective from August 1, 2025. This leadership change places an experienced, long-serving executive in a pivotal regional role, potentially signaling a continued commitment to internal development and operational stability. We'll examine how the appointment of Brian Angeli as president of FMC North America shapes the...

Las Vegas Sands recently held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new US$8 billion ultra-luxurious resort and entertainment destination in Singapore, marking a significant expansion of its regional presence and commitment to Singapore's future hospitality landscape. This high-profile development, designed by acclaimed architects and supported by top Singaporean government officials, aims to set new standards for luxury tourism, sustainability, and integrated entertainment offerings in the...

Halliburton reported second quarter 2025 results showing declines in revenue, sales, and net income compared to the same period last year, while also announcing ongoing share repurchases and a leadership change in the accounting function. Despite weaker financial results, the company continued to execute its share buyback program, highlighting a commitment to returning capital to shareholders even amid softer operational performance. We'll now assess how the combination of lower earnings and...

On July 22, 2025, Manhattan Associates reported its second-quarter earnings, revealing year-over-year growth with revenue of US$272.42 million and net income of US$56.78 million. During the same quarter, the company repurchased 262,341 shares for US$49.6 million, bringing its total buybacks to over 12.69 million shares since 2017. We'll examine how solid year-over-year revenue and earnings growth impact Manhattan Associates' investment narrative and future outlook. The best AI stocks today...

Royalty Pharma recently approved a third quarter 2025 dividend of US$0.22 per Class A ordinary share, payable on September 10, 2025, to shareholders of record as of August 15, 2025. The company also expanded its Board of Directors by appointing Carole Ho and Elizabeth (Bess) Weatherman, both bringing significant industry and capital markets experience that could influence corporate governance and strategy. With these experienced board additions, we'll explore what this means for Royalty...