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Is Monster Beverage Corporation (MNST) a Top Consumer Defensive Stock to Buy?
Monster Beverage Corporation (NASDAQ: MNST) is one of the top consumer defensive stocks to buy now. On March 24, analysts at Morgan Stanley reiterated an Overweight rating on Monster Beverage Corporation (NASDAQ:MNST) with a $96 price target. The…
6 flavour trends coming for beverages - and coffee's not one of them
Summary of coffee shop flavour trends shaping 2026, from iced tea and ube lattes to matcha, iced chocolate and turmeric, revealing a clear shift towards less sweet, more savoury drinks influencing retail innovation.
Deutsche Bank Questions Diageo plc (DEO) Earnings Growth Prospects on Industry Headwinds
Diageo plc (NYSE: DEO) is one of the top consumer defensive stocks to buy now. On March 31, Deutsche Bank upgraded Diageo plc (NYSE:DEO) to a Buy from a Hold but cut the price target to £1650 from £1790. The price target cut coincided…
Patton Fund Management Inc. Increases Stock Holdings in Monster Beverage Corporation $MNST
Patton Fund Management Inc. increased its holdings in Monster Beverage Corporation (NASDAQ:MNST - Free Report) by 68.8% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned…
Third View Private Wealth LLC Invests $7.89 Million in Monster Beverage Corporation $MNST
Third View Private Wealth LLC acquired a new position in Monster Beverage Corporation (NASDAQ:MNST - Free Report) in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor…
How the Iran conflict could reshape our shelves
The ongoing Iran conflict has driven up oil and energy prices, increasing the risk of a global recession and putting pressure on the food and beverage industry through rising production costs and disrupted supply chains.
McDonald's to launch dangerous new menu item in shocking collaboration
McDonald's is diving into the booming energy drink craze despite mounting backlash over highly caffeinated beverages blamed for serious health risks and even deaths. The fast food giant is launching a new Red Bull Dragonberry Energizer, marking the…
This one shift in Gen Alpha's habits could reshape the entire snack industry
Have you noticed the junk-food aisle at your local grocery store is looking a little, well, funky lately? Blame the youngest generations of shoppers. While the preferences of Gen Z and Gen Alpha consumers are likely leading to healthier choices for…
Bud & Bougie: Artet's 4/20 THC + Caviar Bundle Is Fancy AF
4/20 has always had a pretty predictable aesthetic: pre-roll packs, snack collabs, maybe a branded hoodie if someone's feeling ambitious. It's built around excess—more THC, more product drops, more deals stacked on top of each other. But…
'Best' pasta, 'brilliant' Japanese: restaurant boss' Hong Kong food picks
Michael Larkin is the restaurant manager of French bistro Lala in Hong Kong's Central neighbourhood. He spoke to Andrew Sun. My dad is Irish, my mum is Romanian. We grew up mostly in Romania, where the food was super hearty, super rustic and very…
Craft beer industry sees record-setting declines in 2025
The craft beer market continued its historic decline in 2025, with a 5.1% decrease in production and 2.9% contraction in U.S. breweries, a new report shows. Why it matters: The persistent downward trend is startling the once-booming industry and…
McDonald's expands into specialty drinks with 'dirty sodas,' refreshers push
McDonald's is moving deeper into the fast-growing specialty beverage market, expanding its menu with new 'dirty sodas' and refreshers as consumer demand shifts beyond traditional soft drinks and coffee. The push underscores a broader strategy to…
What's Behind Mixed Ratings on PepsiCo, Inc. (PEP) in Wall Street
PepsiCo stock (NASDAQ: PEP) is one of the top consumer defensive stocks to buy now. On April 8, JPMorgan reiterated an Overweight rating on PepsiCo stock (NASDAQ:PEP) but lowered the price target to $172 from $176. MAHATHIR MOHD YASIN /…
Move Over Mocktails-This Is the Trending Non-Alcoholic Drink to Know
Sparkling tea stands out by not trying to mimic alcohol—delivering structure, tannins, and complexity in its own right. Its balance of acidity, aromatics, and bubbles makes it uniquely suited for food pairings, much like wine. As consumers…
In a Volatile Market, This Dividend Growth Stock Is Worth Every Penny of $1,000
Whether they realize it or not, many investors have home-country bias, meaning they're inclined to favor shares of companies in their home country over foreign stocks. So it's not a stretch to say that market participants located in the U.S. are…
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