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Founded in 1886, Atlanta-headquartered Coca-Cola is the world's largest nonalcoholic beverage company, with a strong portfolio of 200 brands covering key categories including carbonated soft drinks, water, sports, energy, juice, and coffee. Together with bottlers and distribution partners, the company sells finished beverage products bearing Coca-Cola and licensed brands through retailers and food-service locations in more than 200 countries and regions globally. Coca-Cola generates around two thirds of its total revenue overseas, with a significant portion from emerging economies in Latin America and Asia-Pacific.

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A seemingly offhand comment by President Donald Trump may have caused more than political rumination; it&#8217;s now causing turmoil in commodity markets, with <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs">impacts for ETF investors</a>.
On Wednesday, Trump said Coca-Cola Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KO#NYSE">KO</a>) was <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/07/46466085/trumps-push-for-cane-sugar-in-coca-cola-could-trigger-massive-job-losses-warns-corn-refiners-association-adm-ingr-slip-in-pre-market">considering making the move</a> from high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) to cane sugar for its U.S. drinks. Although the soft drink giant hasn&#8217;t made any announcement, the statement was sufficient to cause shares of corn refiners Archer-Daniels-Midland Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADM#NYSE">ADM</a>) and Ingredion Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INGR#NYSE">INGR</a>) to decline in early trading, as markets absorbed the possible implications for HFCS demand. Nonetheless, Archer-Daniels-Midland managed to pare some of its losses on Friday morning regular trading.
And now, ETF observers are sitting up and taking notice.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Sweetener Shock: What&#8217;s At Stake</h2>
HFCS is made from corn, and even though, according to Reuters, it represents only 2.5% of overall U.S. corn consumption, any change in demand by a behemoth like Coca-Cola has potential ripple effects across the value chain in agriculture. That includes commodity ETFs that have direct or indirect exposure to corn prices, particularly those tracking futures contracts or firms in the corn refining industry.
Meanwhile, a switch to cane sugar would spur the outlook for sugar-benchmarked ETFs, especially if the shift is the beginning of a larger trend or a domino effect for other soft drink manufacturers.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">ETFs In Play</h2>
Teucrium Corn Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CORN#NYSE">CORN</a>): The ETF offers direct exposure to corn futures and can feel the pinch if demand estimates slump with a lower HFCS presence.
Teucrium Sugar Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CANE#NYSE">CANE</a>): If demand for cane sugar increases, whether domestic or worldwide, CANE may profit from favorable fundamentals.
Invesco DB Agriculture Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DBA#NYSE">DBA</a>): This multi-commodity agricultural ETF has positions in corn and sugar, potentially providing a hedged play on the developing sweetener tug-of-war. Hence, this stands to benefit if the policy shift materializes.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Industry Response: Corn Refiners Cry Foul</h2>
The Corn Refiners Association quickly countered Trump&#8217;s assertion, threatening &#8220;massive job losses&#8221; and declaring the notion a blow to American agriculture. They pointed out that HFCS is a vital part of the domestic farm economy and maintained that replacing it with imported cane sugar would make America non-competitive.
Whether Trump&#8217;s remark was more flavor than substance, the market&#8217;s response indicates that ETF investors are attuned to even nuanced changes in commodity narratives, particularly when they concern politically fraught issues such as food supply chains, trade tariffs and employment.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">What Comes Next?</h2>
Until Coca-Cola officially confirms the rumor, the story is conjecture. But ETF strategists might still need to monitor closely:
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<li>Policy changes related to farm subsidies or tariffs</li>
<li>Sentiment-driven, as opposed to supply-and-demand, volatility in commodity futures</li>
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For the moment, the ETF lesson is straightforward: in a universe where one presidential remark can shake up agri stocks, the sweetener game just became a bit less sweet, or sweeter, depending on your perspective.
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The 2<a href="https://europeancapitalinsights.substack.com/p/fifa-club-world-cup-draws-1b-prize?r=3nmatg">025 FIFA Club World Cup</a> distributed a record-breaking $1 billion prize pool to participating football clubs, as sporting franchises and corporations seek to leverage global competitions to drive revenue growth and enhance their brand.
<a href="https://x.com/eurocapinsights/status/1945825014114136118">England's Chelsea FC defeated </a>Paris Saint-Germain 3-0 in the final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey during the 32-team competition in the US. President Donald J Trump attended the final at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford.
The team made an <a target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.dazn.com/en-US/news/soccer/chelsea-how-much-have-they-earned-at-fifa-club-world-cup/d5up0bm6avyk1qqvtx2krr1zg">estimated $153 million</a>, the largest single-tournament payout in the history of club football. The tournament, which featured a group stage and knockout rounds, included $475 million tied to sporting performance and $525 million awarded based on participation.
Europe's clubs received between $12.81 million and $38.19 million in base participation funds, while clubs from South America earned $15.21 million each, and those from Asia, Africa, and North America received $9.55 million. Oceania's sole representative, Auckland City, <a target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.beinsports.com/en-us/soccer/fifa-club-world-cup/articles-video/the-fortune-auckland-city-takes-home-from-the-club-world-cup-2025-06-25">earned $3.58 million</a>.
International sporting events, such as FIFA's Club World Cup, have become a vital source of revenue for participants, sponsors, and corporations. The global sports market will grow from $484.9 billion in 2023 to $651 billion by 2028, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.1%, according to data from <a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/news/sports-market-opportunities-strategies-2033-081600019.html?guccounter=1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Research and Markets</a>.
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"Going forward, rise in sports tourism, rise in e-commerce platforms, rising disposable income and increase in globalization of sports will drive the growth," it said in May last year.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">FIFA Club Cup Adds $9.6B to US Economy</h3>
The FIFA Club World Cup, for example, has potentially generated as much as $21.1 billion in global GDP, with $9.6 billion of that in the US alone, according to <a target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/club-world-cup/usa-2025/organisation/off-the-pitch/impact">FIFA</a>.
The tournament drew over 3.7 million attendees to 11 US cities, created more than 105,000 jobs, and unlocked $3.36 billion in social benefits, according to studies by OpenEconomics. Although the Club World Cup is smaller in scale, its economic impact per match and team is unparalleled.
<figure class="wp-block-image"><a href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!9uVj!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ffe1f57a5-a30b-4b34-8d37-20321558a675_1600x848.png" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><img decoding="async" src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!9uVj!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ffe1f57a5-a30b-4b34-8d37-20321558a675_1600x848.png" alt="" title="" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">World Cup 2026 Impact, Source: <a target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.insideworldfootball.com/2025/04/09/160916/">OpenEconomics / Inside World Football</a></figcaption></figure>
In comparison, the 2026 FIFA World Cup co-hosted by the US, Canada, and Mexico may generate <a href="https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/media-releases/fifa-wto-study-estimates-usd-47-billion-economic-output-from-fifa-club-world" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">$40.9 billion in global GDP</a>. Of that amount, the US could receive as much as $17.2 billion, resulting in the addition of 185,000 jobs to the economy.
&#8220;48 national teams will compete in 78 matches RIGHT HERE IN THE USA," President Trump <a target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://x.com/WhiteHouse/status/1919859966980014091">said </a>in May. "These events will also generate tens of billions of dollars in economic activity&#8230; and create thousands and thousands of jobs for American workers.&#8221;
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Hotels, Merchandise Suppliers Will Benefit from World Cup</h2>
Hotels, beverage suppliers, and merchandise suppliers stand to benefit from the World Cup next year. Hotel chains Marriott International (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAR#NASDAQ">MAR</a>) and Hilton Hotels (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HLT#NYSE">HLT</a>) both have a significant presence in 16 cities hosting the tournament.
Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BUD#NYSE">BUD</a>) is an official beer partner. This will likely boost its brand through enhanced visibility and sales opportunities at venues. Diageo Plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DEO#NYSE">DEO</a>) and The Coca-Cola Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KO#NYSE">KO</a>) are also likely to benefit.
Coca-Cola is a key component of the S&amp;P 500 Consumer Staples Index, which is up 7.35% year-to-date. The index is slightly outperforming the broad market, as the S&amp;P 500 is up 6.73%.
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FIFA's <a target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://retailwire.com/discussion/fifa-world-cup-2026-marketers/">top-tier partners</a> for the 2026 World Cup are Saudi Aramco, Hyundai Motor Co., Kia Corp., Lenovo Group Ltd, Qatar Airways Co., and Visa Inc. Other sponsors include Bank of America Corp., McDonald's Corp., Inner Mongolia Mengniu Dairy Co., Ltd., Unilever PLC, and Verizon Communications Inc.
Meanwhile, Adidas AG (OTCQX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADDDF#OTCQX">ADDDF</a>) has an advantage in the merchandise category.
As a long-standing FIFA partner, the company holds broad licensing and marketing rights until 2030. While the football jersey market was valued at<a target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.marketreportsworld.com/market-reports/football-kits-market-14715817"> $7.62 billion</a> in 2024, tournaments have the potential to drive sales<a target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.adidas-group.com/en/media/press-releases/adidas-delivers-record-results-in-2018"> as high as 40%.</a>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Chelsea Profits Big, But Faces Financial Sanctions</h2>
Chelsea, which started the tournament with a $37.7 million participation fee, earned an additional $4 million for two group stage wins, and then collected $7.5 million for reaching the round of 16.
They made $13 million for quarterfinals before collecting $21 million in the semifinals. The finalist&#8217;s bonus was $30 million, topped by the winner&#8217;s bonus of $40 million.
Club World Cup success gave Chelsea a significant boost in transfer flexibility. The winnings will help cover much of their $252 million summer spending. However, the team will need to consider a significant fine. 
UEFA <a target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c1lj8zr12gdo">fined the club</a> up to $78.5 million for breaching its Financial Sustainability Regulations. The fines included $26.7 million in unconditional penalties and up to $51.8 million in conditional fines.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">UEFA Clamps Down on Financial Irresponsibility</h2>
UEFA stated that Chelsea's squad cost ratio was between 80% and 90%. This is well above the permitted 70% threshold for 2024.
"The CFCB First Chamber found that Aston Villa, Chelsea, Barcelona, Lyon, and others breached the squad cost rule," UEFA said in a<a target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.uefa.com/news-media/news/029b-1e280e8c0d89-0a2f9801ea14-1000--cfcb-first-chamber-finalises-the-assessment-of-the-financial/"> statement</a>. All clubs agreed to settlement agreements, which include fines and restrictions on registering new players."
Chelsea acknowledged the violations in a <a target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.chelseafc.com/en/news/article/chelsea-fc-enters-into-settlement-agreement-with-uefa">statement</a>.
"The club has worked closely and transparently with UEFA to provide a full and detailed breakdown of its financial reporting," it said.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Auckland City Wins Big On A Small Budget</h2>
While Chelsea walked away with the most considerable sum, part-time club Auckland City emerged as the biggest winner in relative terms. Despite a <a target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/360725990/fifa-farce-how-international-media-reacted-auckland-citys-record-10-0-club-world-cup-defeat-bayern">record 10-0 defeat</a> to Germany's Bayern Munich, the New Zealand club earned $3.58 million, over seven times their estimated 2024 revenue of $488,000.
<figure class="wp-block-image"><a href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!WpaF!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F7fa186ba-4ca2-4d27-9f0a-965fdf69084d_961x650.png" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><img decoding="async" src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!WpaF!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F7fa186ba-4ca2-4d27-9f0a-965fdf69084d_961x650.png" alt="" title="" /></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Percentage of revenue earned per club, Source: <a target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c15w05pevzvo">BBC</a></figcaption></figure>
"They have earned so much money that it's difficult to see anybody being able to compete with them if they invest in the playing squad," Football finance analyst Kieran Maguire said. "It's good for them, but not necessarily good for the league."
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">UEFA Imposes Financial Fair Play in 2025</h2>
The <a target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.uefa.com/running-competitions/integrity/financial-sustainability/">UEFA Financial Sustainability Regulations</a>, which entirely replaced the former Financial Fair Play rules in the 2025-26 season, impose a strict limit. Clubs may spend no more than 70% of their revenue on player and coach wages, transfers, and agent fees.
Phased in 2023, the regulation also permits a maximum loss of $65 million over three years, extendable to $87 million if covered by ownership injection.
Clubs that breach these limits face escalating penalties, including fines, restrictions on registering new players, and in severe cases, exclusion from European competition.
The new framework also mandates fair market valuation of transactions and strict payment deadlines to ensure financial transparency and discipline.
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FIFA Club World Cup Could Generate $21.1B In Global GDP

President&nbsp;Donald Trump&#8216;s recent announcement about a potential shift to cane sugar in&nbsp;Coca-Cola Co&#8216;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KO#NYSE">KO</a>) products could have dire consequences for the U.S. job market, according to a prominent industry group.
What Happened: The proposed change could result in significant job losses, decreased farm income, and increased imports of foreign sugar, with no added nutritional benefits, cautioned  John Bode, the President and CEO of the Corn Refiners Association (CRA).
Check out the current price of&nbsp;<a href="https://benzinga.com/quote/KO" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">KO stock here</a>.
The potential shift from high fructose corn syrup to cane sugar could have a significant economic impact on states like Iowa, the largest corn producer, and Florida, the leading cane sugar producer, as highlighted by Axios.
This news has already affected the stock market, with shares in&nbsp;corn processor, Archer Daniels Midland&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADM#NYSE">ADM</a>), a corn refiner Ingredion&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INGR#NYSE">INGR</a>),dropping 2.69% and 5.69%, respectively in Thursday pre-market. 
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Why It Matters: Trump&#8217;s Truth Social announcement suggested that Coca-Cola had agreed to start using real cane sugar in its products, citing it as &#8220;just better.&#8221; However, the company&#8217;s subsequent statement did not confirm a complete switch to cane sugar, only hinting at &#8220;new innovative offerings.&#8221;
This development comes on the heels of Coca-Cola&#8217;s recent escape from<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/04/44892858/coca-cola-escapes-new-tariff-costs-with-us-based-production-while-pepsicos-irish-supply-faces-10-levy"> new tariff</a> costs due to its U.S.-based production, giving it a cost advantage over competitors like PepsiCo Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEP#NASDAQ">PEP</a>). However, earlier this year, Coca-Cola warned that Trump&#8217;s tariffs could force it to use more plastic if aluminum cans become <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/02/43759161/coca-cola-warns-trumps-tariffs-could-force-it-to-use-more-plastic-if-aluminium-cans-become-more-expensive-we-can-shift-to-pet">more expensive</a>, indicating a potential shift in its production strategy.
As the situation unfolds, stakeholders across the food manufacturing sector will be closely monitoring the developments.
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Trump's Push For Cane Sugar In Coca-Cola Could Trigger Massive Job Losses, Warns Corn Refiners Association: ADM, INGR Slip In Pre-Market

President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that he successfully convinced Coca-Cola Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KO#NYSE">KO</a>) to use real cane sugar in its U.S. products.
What Happened: In a post on Truth Social, Trump stated, &#8220;I have been speaking to Coca-Cola about using REAL Cane Sugar in Coke in the United States, and they have agreed to do so. I'd like to thank all of those in authority at Coca-Cola. This will be a very good move by them — You'll see. It's just better!&#8221;
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Trump&#8217;s announcement comes amid ongoing discussions about the health impacts of certain chemicals in everyday products.
Why It Matters:. Secretary of Health and Human Services, Robert Kennedy Jr., has <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/08/40453139/robert-kennedy-jr-says-if-you-want-to-drink-a-coke-drink-a-mexican-coke-heres-why">expressed concern</a> over the declining health of children, attributing it to harmful chemicals in everyday products. He has touched on the harmful effects of high-fructose corn syrup, which is used to sweeten Coke in the U.S.
&#8220;If you want to drink Coke, drink a Mexican Coke because they don't allow it down there,&#8221; said Kennedy last year.
It&#8217;s also worth noting that the taste of Coca-Cola varies from country to country due to the different sweetener blends used. Many consumers believe that Mexican Coca-Cola, which uses real cane sugar, <a href="http://If you want to drink Coke, drink a Mexican Coke because they don't allow it down there.">tastes better</a> than the American version.
Meanwhile, earlier this year, Coca-Cola warned that Trump&#8217;s tariffs could force it to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/02/43759161/coca-cola-warns-trumps-tariffs-could-force-it-to-use-more-plastic-if-aluminium-cans-become-more-expensive-we-can-shift-to-pet">use more plastic</a> if aluminum cans become more expensive. The company stated it could shift to PET.
Price Action: On Wednesday, Coca Cola shares closed 0.1% lower at $69.27, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">data from Benzinga Pro.</a>
Benzinga's Edge Stock Rankings indicate Coca Cola checks on the Long Price Trend but falls short over Short and Medium terms. Here is <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">how the stock ranks</a> on other parameters.
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Trump Says Coca Cola Has Agreed To Use Real Cane Sugar In Their US Sodas: 'It's Just Better'

Reuters Cites Coca-Cola Spokesperson Saying Appreciate President Trump's Enthusiasm For Our Brand; More Details On New Innovative Offerings Within Our Coca-Cola Product Range Will Be Shared Soon

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President Trump Posts On Truth Social "I have been speaking to Coca-Cola about using REAL Cane Sugar in Coke in the United States, and they have agreed to do so. I'd like to thank all of those in authority at Coca-Cola. This will be a very good move by them — You'll see. It's just better!"

Market veteran Warren Buffett, famous for his value investing, is indirectly invested in high-dividend yield stocks via Berkshire Hathaway Inc.&#8216;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRA#NYSE">BRA</a>) (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>) subsidiary New England Asset Management.
What Happened: In 1998, Berkshire Hathaway acquired General Re Corp., which in turn owned New England Asset Management (NEAM).
Therefore, NEAM is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway. While Buffett doesn&#8217;t directly oversee NEAM&#8217;s investment decisions, the portfolio managed by NEAM is considered part of Berkshire Hathaway&#8217;s overall holdings.
Thus, according to its 13F filings, NEAM holds at least nine stocks that have a dividend yield ranging from 5% to 10.5%.
While most of these nine stocks constitute less than 1% of NEAM&#8217;s 122 holdings as of the end of the first quarter of 2025, only Kraft Heinz Co. is common between Berkshire and NEAM&#8217;s portfolio.
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<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Company</td>
<td>Value (as of March 31)</td>
<td>% Of Holdings (as of March 31)</td>
<td>Number Of Shares</td>
<td>Change From Dec. 31, 2024 (in %)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kraft Heinz Co. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KHC#NASDAQ">KHC</a>)</td>
<td>$2.215 million</td>
<td>0.40%</td>
<td>72,810</td>
<td>1%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Golub Capital BDC Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GBDC#NASDAQ">GBDC</a>)</td>
<td>$3.525 million</td>
<td>0.60%</td>
<td>232,876</td>
<td>0%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ares Capital Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARCC#NASDAQ">ARCC</a>)</td>
<td>$5.005 million</td>
<td>0.80%</td>
<td>225,900</td>
<td>0%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PFE#NYSE">PFE</a>)</td>
<td>$3.939 million</td>
<td>0.60%</td>
<td>155,448</td>
<td>1%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BMY#NYSE">BMY</a>)</td>
<td>$2.407 million</td>
<td>0.40%</td>
<td>39,476</td>
<td>1%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Campbell&#8217;s Co. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CPB#NASDAQ">CPB</a>)</td>
<td>$2.582 million</td>
<td>0.40%</td>
<td>64,690</td>
<td>1%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Realty Income Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/O#NYSE">O</a>)</td>
<td>$3.198 million</td>
<td>0.50%</td>
<td>55,140</td>
<td>NEW</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Lamar Advertising Co. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LAMR#NASDAQ">LAMR</a>)</td>
<td>$6.577 million</td>
<td>1.10%</td>
<td>57,805</td>
<td>1%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VZ#NYSE">VZ</a>)</td>
<td>$8.926 million</td>
<td>1.40%</td>
<td>196,795</td>
<td>9%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
Meanwhile, these stocks have not performed well on a year-to-date basis, but their high dividend yields are what make them lucrative, as per <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
These yields are considered high when compared to the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust&#8217;s 1.2% dividend yield as of March 21, highlights <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SPY/dividends">Benzinga</a>.
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<td>Company</td>
<td>Dividend Yield</td>
<td>YTD Performance</td>
<td>One Year Performance</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kraft Heinz Co. </td>
<td>6.10%</td>
<td>-14.10%</td>
<td>-17.23%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Golub Capital BDC Inc. </td>
<td>10.50%</td>
<td>-2.75%</td>
<td>-5.29%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ares Capital Corp. </td>
<td>8.60%</td>
<td>0.95%</td>
<td>6.46%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Pfizer Inc. </td>
<td>6.70%</td>
<td>-3.72%</td>
<td>-7.58%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. </td>
<td>5.30%</td>
<td>-17.17%</td>
<td>15.12%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Campbell&#8217;s Co. </td>
<td>5.00%</td>
<td>-26.15%</td>
<td>-31.60%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Realty Income Corp.</td>
<td>5.60%</td>
<td>9.30%</td>
<td>8.97%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Lamar Advertising Co. </td>
<td>5.00%</td>
<td>2.12%</td>
<td>4.26%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Verizon Communications Inc.</td>
<td>6.30%</td>
<td>7.09%</td>
<td>4.26%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
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Why It Matters: Investors keenly follow the trades of the &#8216;Oracle of Omaha&#8217; &#8211; Buffett, for a deeper insight into his expertise.
His direct and indirect investments through Berkshire or other subsidiaries or holding companies influence the decisions of several investors.
Berkshire&#8217;s top holdings as of the first quarter 13F filings include Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), American Express Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXP#NYSE">AXP</a>), Coca-Cola Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KO#NYSE">KO</a>), Bank of America Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>), and Chevron Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</a>).
Price Action: The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), which track the S&amp;P 500 index and Nasdaq 100 index, respectively, rose slightly in premarket on Wednesday. The SPY was up 0.011% at $620.41, while the QQQ advanced 0.049% to $552.61, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
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The <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/dow-jones-industrial-average">Dow Jones Industrial Average</a> was up around 4% in the first half of 2025, with 21 of the 30 components positive year-to-date through the first six months.
The index, which contains a diverse basket of stocks across sectors, offers many dividend stocks, with some having high yields for investors.
What Happened: When looking <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/dividends">for dividend stocks</a>, the Dow Jones Industrial Average is one place with the index having a basket of what are considered blue-chip American companies.
The 30 index components have strong track records of revenue and earnings growth, and in many cases, a long history of paying dividends and raising the dividend amounts.
While investors can buy an ETF like the SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>), which tracks the entire index, another option is to buy the &#8220;Dogs of the Dow.&#8221;
The "Dogs of the Dow" is a popular strategy that often coincides with the beaten-down stocks of the index which also offer high dividend payouts.
Here are the current top-yielding dividend stocks in the Dow Jones Industrial Average after the first six months of 2025.
<ol class="wp-block-list">
<li>Verizon Communications Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VZ#NYSE">VZ</a>): 6.3%</li>
<li>Chevron Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</a>): 4.8%</li>
<li>Merck &amp; Co Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRK#NYSE">MRK</a>): 4.1%</li>
<li>Amgen Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMGN#NASDAQ">AMGN</a>): 3.4%</li>
<li>Johnson &amp; Johnson (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JNJ#NYSE">JNJ</a>): 3.4%</li>
<li>Coca-Cola Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KO#NYSE">KO</a>): 2.9%</li>
<li>UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>): 2.8%</li>
<li>Procter &amp; Gamble (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PG#NYSE">PG</a>): 2.7%</li>
<li>Home Depot Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>): 2.5%</li>
<li>McDonald's Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCD#NYSE">MCD</a>): 2.4%</li>
</ol>
In the Dow Jones Industrial Average, 28 of the 30 stocks pay out dividends. The average dividend yield of the 30 companies is 2% with the 10 highest averaging a yield of 3.5%.
Twenty of the 30 stocks in the index pay out at least a 1% dividend yield based on current stock prices.
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Why It's Important: Along with stock price gains, dividends can be a nice form of consistent growth for companies and investors.
Investors can choose to collect dividend yield and put the capital to work in other stocks, or use it as income for other investments or spending. Investors can also reinvest the dividends back into the companies from which they got dividends.
Over a long period of time, dividend stocks can offer strong returns for investors with yields sometimes outpacing the returns of the overall stock market or other asset classes such as bonds and treasuries.
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The first half of 2025 has come to a close and 21 of the 30 stocks that make up the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/dow-jones-industrial-average">Dow Jones Industrial Average Index</a> are positive year-to-date.
Despite the impressive number of stocks with a positive performance in the first six months, the index was up around 4% with several of the components posting large declines.
2025 Performance: Through the first six months of the year, two <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/magnificent-seven">Magnificent Seven stocks </a>are among the 10 best in the Dow Jones Industrial Average and two are among the 10 worst in the index based on performance.
Here's a look at the 10 best Dow Jones Industrial Average stocks in the first half:
<ol class="wp-block-list">
<li>International Business Machines (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBM#NYSE">IBM</a>): +34.1%</li>
<li>Goldman Sachs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GS#NYSE">GS</a>): +23.6%</li>
<li>JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>): +20.9%</li>
<li>Boeing Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>): +18.4%</li>
<li>Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>): +18.0%</li>
<li>3M Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MMM#NYSE">MMM</a>): +17.9%</li>
<li>NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>): +17.6%</li>
<li>Cisco Systems (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSCO#NASDAQ">CSCO</a>): +17.2%</li>
<li>Coca-Cola Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KO#NYSE">KO</a>): +13.6%</li>
<li>Visa Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>): +12.3%</li>
</ol>
Here are the 10 worst performing Dow Jones Industrial Average stocks in the first half:
<ol class="wp-block-list">
<li>UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>): -38.3%</li>
<li>Merck &amp; Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRK#NYSE">MRK</a>): -20.4%</li>
<li>Salesforce.com Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRM#NYSE">CRM</a>): -18.4</li>
<li>Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>): -18.1%</li>
<li>Nike Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>): -6.1%</li>
<li>Home Depot Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>): -5.7%</li>
<li>Procter &amp; Gamble Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PG#NYSE">PG</a>): -5.0%</li>
<li>Chevron Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</a>): -1.1%</li>
<li>Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>): Flat</li>
<li>McDonald's Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCD#NASDAQ">MCD</a>): +0.8%</li>
</ol>
Overall the SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>), which tracks the index, was up around 4% in the first half of 2025. This was a lower gain than the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>), which tracks the S&amp;P 500, which had a 5.7% gain in the first half.
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Why It's Important: Nvidia was one of the new Dow Jones components <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs/broad-u-s-equity-etfs/24/12/42726598/dow-jones-2024-scoreboard-top-5-winners-losers-and-how-amazon-nvidia-could-reshape-2025">added in 2024</a> and the stock is one of the top performers in the first half of 2025. The stock replaced Intel, which was a top decliner in recent years.
The index also got rid of Walgreens, which was another poor performer in recent years. Its replacement Amazon was flat for the first half of 2025.
The new index makeup is showing strong signs of positive returns.
With 21 of the components positive year-to-date and one flat, this could mark one of the best years by the number of gainers in recent history.
In 2024, 18 of the 30 stocks were up for the full year. In 2023, 19 of the stocks in the index were up.
Perhaps most surprising is that two of the Magnificent Seven stocks rank among the worst performers in the first half of 2025, despite being part of the four Mag 7 members included in the Dow Jones Industrial Average.
Apple was the fourth-worst performer in the index for the first half, falling 18.1%. That marks a sharp reversal from its standout status as the only Dow Jones stock to rank among the top gainers in both 2023 and 2024.
Amazon ranked ninth with a flat return, as only eight of the components were down. 
The Dow Jones Industrial Average remains one of the most closely watched stock market indexes, serving as a gauge of overall market health. With only 30 stocks and a weighting based on stock price, rather than market capitalization, the index is less frequently used by some analysts and market experts than the broader S&amp;P 500 Index.
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Coca-Cola Currently Expect 2025 CapEx To Be About $2.2B

<a href="https://www.unifor.org/news/all-news/unifor-local-973-members-ratify-new-collective-agreement-coca-cola">https://www.unifor.org/news/all-news/unifor-local-973-members-ratify-new-collective-agreement-coca-cola</a>
 Unifor Local 973 members have voted in favour of a new three-year collective agreement with Coca-Cola, securing key gains in wages and pensions for 700 workers at the Brampton production facility.
The new agreement delivers annual wage increases of 4%, 4%, and 5% over the term of the contract, as well as improvements to the defined benefit pension plan, including a $2 per year increase—totaling $6 over the life of the agreement.

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Advertising legend Rory Sutherland admits he once dismissed podcasting as a fad, even after meeting the journalist who coined the word.
What Happened: "I remember thinking this will never take off," he told the "Uncensored CMO" show, recalling a chat with Ben Hammersley, the Guardian writer credited with inventing the term in 2004.
Back in 2005 UK already had BBC Radio 4, Sutherland reasoned, so he doubted listeners would download amateur radio on an iPod. Instead, global podcast revenue has now swelled to $7.3 billion, according to fresh Bloomberg research. The wider market, including hosting, equipment and listener payments, could hit $47.8 billion by the end of 2025 from $36.3 billion in 2024, a forecast from The Business Research Company shows.
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"Just because what you say makes sense doesn't mean you're right," Sutherland conceded, likening his error to assuming Coca-Cola Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KO#NYSE">KO</a>) would bomb in the tea-loving UK.
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Sutherland, the Vice Chairman of Ogilvy, one of the largest and most renowned advertising agencies in the world, said his bad call taught him humility. "All my arguments against podcasting were perfectly sensible. Turns out they were completely wrong," he conceded.
Why It Matters: Podcasting's boom is hard to ignore. Spotify (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPOT#NYSE">SPOT</a>) has paid creators <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/45061513/spotify-pays-100-million-to-podcast-creators-aiming-to-topple-youtubes-reign">more than $100 million</a> this year, chasing YouTube's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43998792/youtube-surpasses-spotify-with-1-billion-monthly-podcast-users-ceo-pledges-enhanced-monetization-for-creators">one-billion-viewer lead</a>. U.S. ad spend alone was expected to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/06/39494315/the-new-york-times-plans-shift-of-top-podcasts-behind-paywall-to-boost-revenue-amid-growing">top $2 billion</a> in 2024, according to a report following The New York Times&#8217; decision to shift its marquee shows behind a paywall.
Industry analysts at eMarketer count 584 million global listeners and project worldwide ad spend of $4.46 billion next year.
Even legacy radio giants such as Audacy now rely on podcasts for growth, though the broadcaster <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/01/36527958/radio-podcast-titan-audacy-files-for-bankruptcy-amid-plummeting-advertising-revenues">filed for bankruptcy</a> after advertising slipped.
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Coca-Cola's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KO#NYSE">KO</a>) short percent of float has fallen 13.79% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 31.92 million shares sold short, which is 0.75% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.32 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Coca-Cola Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
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As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Coca-Cola has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Coca-Cola's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Coca-Cola's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 8.22%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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How Is The Market Feeling About Coca-Cola?

Bank of America Securities analyst Bryan D. Spillan remains bullish on The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KO#NYSE">KO</a>) and Monster Beverage Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MNST#NASDAQ">MNST</a>), citing resilient growth, strategic tailwinds, and improving fundamentals across the broader Coke system <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">despite near-term macro volatility</a>.
In a recent report on The Coca-Cola Co. and its global system of publicly traded bottlers (incl. Monster Energy), BofA Securities said the investment case for giants like The Coca-Cola Company and Monster Beverage Corporation remains robust, fueled by strong consumer demand.
Coca-Cola Company: The analyst presented a detailed overview of this beverage giant&#8217;s bottlers, who contribute 55% of global volume.
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While second-quarter volume may face temporary softness, the analyst writes the second half of 2025 looks favorable for Coca-Cola&#8217;s defensive profile, with potential upside in first-half for underperformers like Coca Cola Femsa S.A.B. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KOF#NYSE">KOF</a>), supported by solid fundamentals and coordinated strategy across the Coke System.
BofA Securities notes that Coca-Cola HBC&#8217;s strong growth trajectory remains intact despite a more volatile macro backdrop, with the company gaining 150 bps of NARTD&nbsp;(non-alcoholic ready-to-drink) share in 2024 and nearly 300 bps over the past three years.
Solid revenue trends are driving high-single-digit EBIT and roughly 10% EPS growth, supported by a robust balance sheet that offers flexibility for M&amp;A or increased shareholder returns.
Meanwhile, Coca-Cola Europacific Partners is set up for a stronger second half after lapping a soft summer in 2024, with longer-term tailwinds from rising per capita consumption and income growth in Indonesia and the Philippines expected to support future expansion alongside stable European operations.
BofA Securities highlights that Coca-Cola&#8217;s sustained ~5% organic sales growth, driven by a healthy mix of volume and pricing, continues to outpace multinational peers, though this strength doesn&#8217;t appear fully priced into the stock.
The analyst maintained the Buy rating on the stock with a price forecast of $77.
Monster Beverage: Monster Beverage is also showing signs of recovery, with U.S. volumes rebounding after last year&#8217;s slowdown and international margins trending higher, aided by pricing and steady U.S. demand.
Spillan reiterated the Buy rating on the stock, with a price forecast of $66.
The analyst assigns a premium valuation to Monster Beverage shares relative to large-cap beverage peers and broader consumer staples, citing the company&#8217;s consistently strong growth profile and attractive margin structure as justification.
However, the note outlines several downside risks, including a maturing category that may be losing market share, weaker-than-expected impact from innovation, slower international growth, investor rotation away from defensive stocks, currency headwinds, and a less robust sales outlook for the Bang brand over the medium term.
Price Action: MNST shares are trading lower by 0.56% to $62.68 at last check Wednesday, while KO shares are trading lower by 0.44% to $72.03.
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Coke, Monster Still Sizzle Amid Strong Demand And Tailwinds: Analyst

Morgan Stanley analyst Dara Mohsenian reiterates Coca-Cola (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KO#NYSE">KO</a>) with a Overweight and maintains $81 price target.

Morgan Stanley Reiterates Overweight on Coca-Cola, Maintains $81 Price Target

While heavyweights like Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), Costco Wholesale Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COST#NASDAQ">COST</a>), and Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) have compounded investor wealth over the years, this particular beverage company has outperformed all of the others over the last 30 years.
What Happened: No, it&#8217;s not Coca-Cola Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KO#NYSE">KO</a>) or PepsiCo Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEP#NASDAQ">PEP</a>), but it is Monster Beverage Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MNST#NASDAQ">MNST</a>), which has advanced 444,867% since 1995, outperforming all the other S&amp;P 500 stocks over the last 30 years.
According to data highlighted by Charlie Bilello, the chief marketing strategist at Creative Planning, Monster Beverage has provided a 32.6% annualized return over the last 30 years since Aug. 18, 1995.
The data shows that if an investor had bought positions worth $10,000 in the beverage company, they would have a total of $44,496,814 today.
The exchange-traded fund tracking the S&amp;P 500 index, SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>), rose 1,868% in the same period, providing a 10.4% annualized return. Thus growing a $10,000 investment into $196,840 over the 30 years.
The top five S&amp;P 500 performers apart from MNST, according to Bilello&#8217;s list, include Nvidia, Amazon, Axon Enterprises Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXON#NASDAQ">AXON</a>), and Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>)
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Why It Matters: Shares of Monster Beverage have risen by 22.25% on a year-to-date basis, whereas it has gained 23.24% over the last year.
The technical indicators painted a strong picture for the stock. It closed at $63.95 apiece on Friday, which was above its short and long-term simple daily moving averages.
The relative strength index of 67.46 was closer to the overbought conditions but still in the neutral zone. A positive MACD line of 1.33 suggested that its 12-day exponential moving average was above its 26-day EMA, indicating a bullish momentum.
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Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings shows that Monster had a stronger price trend over the short, medium, and long term. Its momentum ranking was solid, however, its value ranking was poor at the 17.56th percentile. The details of other metrics are<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound"> available here</a>.
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<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MNST/analyst-ratings">Benzinga tracks 26 analysts</a> with an average price target of $64.24 for the stock, reflecting a "hold" rating. Estimates range widely from $48 to $120. Recent ratings from Roth MKM, CICC, and UBS average at $61.33, suggesting a potential 3.99% downside.
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The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), which track the S&amp;P 500 index and Nasdaq 100 index, respectively, fell in premarket on Monday. The SPY was down 0.50% at $586.45, while the QQQ declined 0.63% to $586.45, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
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You'd Be A Millionaire If You Invested $10,000 In This Stock In 1995: Here Is S&P 500's Top Performing Stock Over The Last 30 Years

Records from June 4, 2025 indicate that Representative Lloyd Doggett of Texas made a purchase of Procter &amp; Gamble (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PG#NYSE">PG</a>), valued between $1,001 and $15,000, with the transaction dated May 15, 2025 and filed in June.
As of now, Procter &amp; Gamble shares are trading down 1.53% at $163.41.
<h3>Representative's Recent Trading Activity</h3>
Over the past three years, Lloyd Doggett executed 72 trades totaling over $72 thousand. The largest of these trades were in Coca-Cola and Procter &amp; Gamble stock. Some of the key transactions the Rep. has executed recently include: 
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<li>Procter &amp; Gamble (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PG#NYSE">PG</a>): $1,001 - $15,000 Purchase</li>
<li>Coca-Cola (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KO#NYSE">KO</a>): $1,001 - $15,000 Purchase</li>
<li>Home Depot (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>): $1,001 - $15,000 Purchase</li>
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Here is a list of Lloyd Doggett's most recent trades:
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<th>Company</th>
<th>Ticker</th>
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<th>Amount</th>
<th>Transaction Type</th>
<th>Transaction Date</th>
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<td>Procter &amp; Gamble</td>
<td>PG</td>
<td>STOCK</td>
<td>$1,001 - $15,000</td>
<td>P</td>
<td>2025-05-15</td>
</tr>
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<td>Coca-Cola</td>
<td>KO</td>
<td>STOCK</td>
<td>$1,001 - $15,000</td>
<td>P</td>
<td>2025-04-01</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Home Depot</td>
<td>HD</td>
<td>STOCK</td>
<td>$1,001 - $15,000</td>
<td>P</td>
<td>2025-03-27</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PPG Indus</td>
<td>PPG</td>
<td>STOCK</td>
<td>$1,001 - $15,000</td>
<td>P</td>
<td>2025-03-12</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>IBM</td>
<td>IBM</td>
<td>STOCK</td>
<td>$1,001 - $15,000</td>
<td>P</td>
<td>2025-03-10</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
To keep an eye on Lloyd Doggett's trades and other government stock activity, check out our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/gov-trades/members/lloyd-doggett">real-time tracking tool</a>!
<h3>Why Congressional Transactions Matter</h3>
A congressional transaction is when any representative or senator either buys or sells an individual stock.
Anyone working in Congress must file a Periodic Transaction Report to inform the public of their recent transaction within 30 days of being notified of the transaction and within 45 days of the transaction date.
In April 2012, Former President Barack Obama signed the STOCK Act into law. The act prohibits members of Congress from using private information given to them by their position for personal gain such as buying or selling a stock. The act also expanded disclosure requirements for members of Congress by requiring them to file a monthly disclosure.
<h3>Why Congressional Transactions Matter</h3>
Congressional transactions shouldn't be the primary reason for an investing decision, but they can be an important factor for an investor to consider.
When a senator or representative makes a new purchase, it could be an indication they expect the stock to rise.
A sale, on the other hand, can be made for a variety of reasons, and may not necessarily mean the seller thinks the stock will go down.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Congressional Trading Report: Rep. Lloyd Doggett Bought Over $1K In Procter & Gamble Stock

The Aluminium Association of Canada (AAC) has condemned the U.S. government's move to impose a 50% tariff on Canadian <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/aluminum" rel="noreferrer noopener">aluminum</a>, calling it a protectionist misfire that risks destabilizing North America's integrated manufacturing base and driving higher inflation across key sectors.
"A 50% tariff on Canadian aluminum will suppress demand across the continent — whether the metal is produced in Canada or the U.S.," Jean Simard, AAC's president and CEO, <a target="_blank" href="https://aluminium.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/AAC_PRESS-RELEASE_US-Tariffs_50_June-3-2025_FINAL.pdf" rel="noreferrer noopener">said</a> in a press release.
"It will impact workers on both sides of the border and disrupt key sectors including defense, construction, and automotive," he stated.
The tariff, enacted last Wednesday following an executive order from President Donald Trump, effectively prices Canadian exports out of the U.S. market at $1,349.50 per metric ton. Simard warned that the move may force Canadian producers to reorient trade toward the European Union and away from their most critical industrial partner.
Food packaging is among the industries most exposed to these tariffs, as large companies such as Campbell Soup (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CPB#NASDAQ">CPB</a>) and Coca-Cola (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KO#NYSE">KO</a>) heavily rely on aluminum for their products.
The domestic Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI) also responded to Trump's decision, pointing out how aluminum and tinplate steel tariffs would hurt American families.
"Doubling the steel tariff will further increase the cost of canned goods at the grocery store," CMI president Robert Budway <a target="_blank" href="https://www.cancentral.com/can-manufacturers-institute-opposes-president-trumps-doubling-of-steel-tariffs/" rel="noreferrer noopener">said</a> on May 30. "These metal tariffs put our nation's food security at risk."
Nine domestic mill production lines have closed since the original 2018 tariffs on tin mill steel, leaving only three operational facilities. Thus, the domestic industry relies on roughly 80% of tin mill steel imports and a significant portion of aluminum.
Canada annually ships 2.7 million metric tons of aluminum to the U.S., much of which is transformed into beverage cans, canned food containers, and consumer packaging.
That raw material supports over 700,000 American manufacturing jobs, while Canada's aluminum sector directly employs 9,500 workers. Combined, the binational aluminum value chain contributes more than $228 billion annually to the U.S. economy.
Thanks to its abundant hydropower, Canada produces low-carbon aluminum at a cost and emissions profile that is far below that of many of its global competitors. That energy benefit is enormous — equivalent to 40 million megawatt-hours per year, or the annual output of four Hoover Dams.
Simrad noted that the Canadian industry supports the U.S. goal of increasing domestic aluminum production capacity from 50% to 80% of national demand, but added that tariffs undermine the investment certainty needed to build that capacity.
"Even if U.S. output doubles, it will still be a net importer," he said.
Instead, the AAC and CMI urge the U.S. to target the real threat: subsidized overcapacity from China. Canada already leads the world in aluminum traceability and anti-dumping enforcement. "Canadian aluminum is not — and will not be — a backdoor for unfair trade," Simard stated. "Undermining a trusted partner only weakens the foundation we both stand on."
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