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☆ After Mondelez's gains, Cramer says wait to buy stock until the Fed cuts interest rates
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-10 | by ( Julie Coleman | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

"But, longer term, a well-run snack food company is a great place to be." Mondelez stock jumped over the past few weeks, now up more than 4% since the beginning of September, according to FactSet. To Cramer, Wall Street has embraced recession-proof food companies like Mondelez as investors worry about an economic slowdown. Lower rates makes these stocks "go out of style in the Wall Street fashion show," he added. He also expressed concerns about the effect of GLP-1 weight loss drugs on snack food companies as a whole.

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☆ Cocoa prices just hit a record high. Here's what's driving the gains and what it means for chocolate makers
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-17 | by ( Lisa Kailai Han | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

If you think chocolate prices this Valentine's Day were more expensive than usual, it's not you. Year to date, futures contracts are up nearly 27%, with cocoa prices rising in six of the past seven weeks. Here's a breakdown of what's driving cocoa prices higher and how it impacts the investment case around two major chocolate stocks. Doshi thinks cocoa prices could sell off about 20%, taking them to around $4,500 to $4,800 per ton. In an interview with CNBC last week, he underscored the rising cocoa price outlook as the key driver for his lower rating.

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☆ These dividend-growing stocks are ripe for the picking in 2024, Morgan Stanley says
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-10 | by ( Darla Mercado | Cfp | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Dividend-growing stocks offer investors the ultimate of benefits: the prospect of rising income and stock price appreciation, Morgan Stanley found. Tech isn't usually associated with dividend income, but some semiconductor-related stocks made it to Morgan Stanley's list. Broadcom , an artificial intelligence beneficiary whose shares are up 88% in the past year, was also highlighted on Morgan Stanley's list of dividend ideas. Finally, Mondelez International , maker of Sour Patch Kids candy and Oreo cookies, made it to Morgan Stanley's list of dividend growers. Other names that made Morgan Stanley's list of companies that have raised their dividends include Accenture , Microsoft , Marathon Petroleum and D.R.

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☆ Mondelez CEO on earnings beat
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-06 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailMondelez CEO on earnings beatDirk Van de Put, Mondelez CEO, joins 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss why the company was able to see best-in-class growth, Mondelez's pricing ability, and more.

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☆ Mondelez hikes annual forecasts for third time this year
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-01 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Mondelez International logo and stock graph are seen displayed in this illustration picture taken July 26, 2021. Picture taken July 26, 2021. Shares of the Chicago-based snack maker rose 3% in after-hours trading as it also beat quarterly net revenue estimates. Mondelez's organic net revenue for the full year is expected to grow 14% to 15% compared with a prior expectation of a more than 12% growth. Quarterly net revenue was $9.03 billion in the third quarter ended Sept. 30, from $7.76 billion a year earlier.

Persons: Dado Ruvic, Kraft Heinz, Savyata Mishra, Krishna Chandra Organizations: REUTERS, Mondelez, Thomson Locations: Chicago, Bengaluru

☆ Kraft Heinz picks new CEO as sales slump in the face of higher prices
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-14 | by ( Amelia Lucas | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Kraft Heinz 's North American president will become CEO of the food giant next year, the company announced Monday. Carlos Abrams-Rivera will take the reins Jan. 1 from Miguel Patricio, who has led Kraft Heinz since 2019. Kraft Heinz shares have fallen 15% this year, dragging its market value down to $42.2 billion. "Since joining Kraft Heinz in 2020, [Carlos] has consistently delivered strong results in the North American retail and Away From Home businesses," Patricio said in a statement. Ahead of the CEO transition Jan. 1, Abrams-Rivera will become president of Kraft Heinz, adding new responsibilities to his current role.

Persons: Kraft Heinz, Carlos Abrams, Rivera, Miguel Patricio, Patricio, Oscar Mayer, Maxwell, Abrams, Campbell, Carlos Organizations: Kraft, Cream, North Locations: California

☆ Cadbury-maker Mondelez lifts annual revenue growth forecast on strong demand
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-27 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

July 27 (Reuters) - Mondelez International (MDLZ.O) on Thursday raised its annual 2023 revenue growth forecast for the second time this year, helped by robust demand for the Oreo maker's snacks and chocolates despite higher prices. Shares of the Cadbury chocolate maker rose 1.6% in after-hours trading as the company also beat second-quarter revenue expectations. Mondelez's upbeat forecast came on the back of a strong first quarter and indicated that consumers remained resilient to higher prices for their favorite snack brands. The company said it expects a full-year organic net revenue growth of more than 12% in 2023, up from a prior forecast of more than 10% growth. The company's net revenue rose 17% to $8.51 billion in the second quarter, surpassing analysts' average estimate of $8.21 billion.

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☆ Exclusive: Mondelez 'singled out' in boycott over Russia business, exec says
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-16 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +6 min

"If you look in most kitchen cupboards, you will see many products from food and beverage companies that have not exited Russia." Mondelez rivals in chocolate including Nestle (NESN.S) still operate in Russia as do many other consumer products companies. Reuters GraphicsShipments of all Mondelez products to Russia jumped to 45 million kilograms from 28.7 million kilograms in the same time periods, according to the data. Mondelez also said Thursday it was continuing to reduce its activities in Russia and expects further volume and sales declines. Jan Kæraa Rasmussen, head of environmental, social and governance (ESG) and sustainability at Mondelez investor PensionDanmark, said the Danish pension fund considers the "downscaling of their business in Russia a progression.

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CompaniesCompanies Law Firms Mondelez International Inc FollowWalmart Inc FollowMay 19 (Reuters) - A federal judge in Illinois has dismissed a lawsuit accusing Mondelez International Inc (MDLZ.O) of deceiving consumers into believing its Trident "Original Flavor" gum contained real mint. U.S. District Judge Iain Johnston said it was "fanciful" to believe reasonable consumers would expect the gum to contain mint or peppermint because its packaging featured an "unnaturally blue" leaf with condensation bubbles. "At most, Trident 'Original Flavor' packaging hints that its flavor is mint, not that its ingredients include mint or peppermint," he added. The lawsuit covered consumers in Illinois and eight other U.S. states, and accused Chicago-based Mondelez of violating various consumer protection laws. The case is Lesorgen v Mondelez International LLC, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, No.

☆ The CEOs of the world's biggest advertising companies just outlined how AI is about to transform their businesses
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-28 | by ( Lara O'Reilly | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Advertising agency CEOs are eager to signal their companies' AI expertise to Wall Street. Speaking on this quarter's earnings calls, executives at the world's largest advertising agency groups also outlined some of their recent AI client projects and technology task forces. "What's changed over the last six months is the application of AI through generative AI into the creative process," Read said. Omnicom is running more than 20 projects where it combines Omnicom's historical data with GPT's automation technology, Wren said, though he didn't specify exactly how it was being deployed. That will require more creative assets, Sadoun said on the Publicis earnings call.

☆ Americans are comfort eating potato chips, popcorn, and pretzels as economic anxiety rises and recession looms
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-08 | by ( Mary Hanbury | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

The US salty snack market is continuing to grow even as consumers feel the pinch. According to Mintel's survey, more than a quarter of people have increased their consumption of salty snacks in the past year, with 47% of millennials eating more chips, popcorn, and pretzels. "As consumers continue to navigate stressful and evolving times, salty snacks can be there to help them slow down and even relieve stress," Mintel analyst Kelsey Olsen in a statement. "Salty snacks are winning in their ability to satisfy cravings and meet emotional needs, expanding their role beyond a quick hunger-satisfying solution." "Snacking continues to be a way for consumers to connect or to enjoy a moment of delight in their day," he added.

☆ Mondelez to sell gum business in developed markets for $1.35 bln
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-19 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Dec 19 (Reuters) - Oreo maker Mondelez International Inc (MDLZ.O) said on Monday it had agreed to sell its gum business, including brands such as Trident and Dentyne, in the United States, Canada and Europe to Perfetti Van Melle Group for $1.35 billion. Perfetti Van Melle, the European gum and confectionery maker behind brands such as Mentos, Alpenliebe and Chupa Chups, will also acquire Mondelez's manufacturing facilities in Rockford, Illinois and Skarbimierz, Poland. Mondelez put its developed markets gum unit, which also includes brands such as Bubbaloo and Bubblicious, under a strategic review after demand took a severe hit during the COVID-19 lockdowns. The company said it will continue to operate its gum business outside the United States, Canada and Europe. The parties have entered into exclusive arrangements for the sale of the business in the country, it said.

☆ Oreo maker Mondelez pulls ads off Twitter, citing hate speech -CEO
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-08 | by ( Jessica Dinapoli | Thomson Reuters | New York-Based Reporter Covering U.S. Consumer Products Spanning Paper Towels To Packaged Food | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

"What we’ve seen recently since the change on Twitter has been announced, is the amount of hate speech increase significantly," Van de Put said. Twitter last week laid off half its workforce as advertisers pulled spending amid concerns about content moderation. Twitter, which has lost many members of its communications team, did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Van de Put added that Mondelez, which makes Cadbury and Milka chocolates, is expecting a strong holiday season. Reporting by Jessica DiNapoli in New York Editing by Matthew LewisOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

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