undefined Hong Kong’s benchmark tech stocks have retreated sharply from recent highs, leaving global investors with a pressing question: is the sell-off nearing a bottom? The Hang Seng Tech Index had dropped about 24% from its October peak as of March 17, underperforming major global indexes. The slump reflects a convergence of pressures. Escalating Middle East tensions have pushed up oil prices, ...
undefined Hong Kong’s benchmark tech stocks have retreated sharply from recent highs, leaving global investors with a pressing question: is the sell-off nearing a bottom? The Hang Seng Tech Index had dropped about 24% from its October peak as of March 17, underperforming major global indexes. The slump reflects a convergence of pressures. Escalating Middle East tensions have pushed up oil prices, stoking inflation concerns that could delay Federal Reserve rate cuts, bolster the U.S. dollar and drain liquidity from Hong Kong’s offshore markets.
(RTTNews) - Indian shares opened higher on Wednesday, tracking firm cues from global markets as oil prices steadied and investors looked ahead to the Federal Reserve's interest-rate decision. Sentiment was also boosted after the government said India has adequate crude oil supplies and refineries are running at full capacity. The benchmark BSE Sensex was up 245 points, or 0.3 percent, at 76,316 in...
(RTTNews) - Indian shares opened higher on Wednesday, tracking firm cues from global markets as oil prices steadied and investors looked ahead to the Federal Reserve's interest-rate decision. Sentiment was also boosted after the government said India has adequate crude oil supplies and refineries are running at full capacity. The benchmark BSE Sensex was up 245 points, or 0.3 percent, at 76,316 in early trade, extending gains for a third consecutive session. The broader NSE Nifty index was up 63 points, or 0.3 percent, at 23,643, giving up some early gains. Urban Company shares soared 15 percent as early investors offloaded a 4.6 percent stake worth Rs 734 crore in the company following the expiry of the lock-in period. Tech Mahindra rallied 2.4 percent after it bought 20 percent equity shares in Tech Mahindra Arabia Ltd, a subsidiary of the company, from Midad Company. Wipro surged 2.6 percent after announcing a strategic partnership with Harness to fast-track AI-native software delivery for global enterprises. TCS, Infosys and HCL Technologies all were up around 3 percent. Punjab National Bank added 1.1 percent on news it has invited bids for the sale of non-performing assets of Rolta Pvt Ltd worth Rs. 450.85 crore. Varun Beverages gained 1 percent after it signed a pact to acquire a 100 percent equity stake in Crickley Dairy Proprietary. Tata Steel fell about 1 percent after its board approved the merger of NINL with the company. Aurobindo Pharma declined 1.4 percent after saying the U.S. FDA has classified one of its subsidiary facilities as "Official Action Indicated" (OAI) following an inspection. The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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When it comes to the beverage and food segment of consumer packaged goods, Coca-Cola (KO 0.31%) and PepsiCo (PEP 0.79%) are in leagues of their own. They both own household-name products and have distribution across the globe. They're also stock market staples with decades of consistency and annual dividend payout increases. Both companies can be good pieces to a portfolio, but if you're looking f...
When it comes to the beverage and food segment of consumer packaged goods, Coca-Cola (KO 0.31%) and PepsiCo (PEP 0.79%) are in leagues of their own. They both own household-name products and have distribution across the globe. They're also stock market staples with decades of consistency and annual dividend payout increases. Both companies can be good pieces to a portfolio, but if you're looking for the one that can make you richer, the answer depends on the potential route you want to take. A key difference between Coca-Cola and PepsiCo is that Coca-Cola focuses solely on beverages, while PepsiCo sells beverages and snacks. This has led to Coca-Cola operating more efficiently, but PepsiCo being more diversified and less dependent on a single category. Its revenue is routinely double Coca-Cola's. At their sizes, neither company will have tech-like growth, but PepsiCo is currently returning more value to its shareholders than Coca-Cola. PepsiCo is increasing its dividend at a faster rate (up 89% in the past decade versus 51%), buying back more stocks, and offering a higher initial dividend yield. Expand NASDAQ : PEP PepsiCo Today's Change ( -0.79 %) $ -1.25 Current Price $ 156.47 Key Data Points Market Cap $214B Day's Range $ 156.30 - $ 159.11 52wk Range $ 127.60 - $ 171.48 Volume 207K Avg Vol 8.1M Gross Margin 54.36 % Dividend Yield 3.64 % If you're looking for a more sure path, Coca-Cola is the one. It's efficient, high-margin, and safe. If you're looking for higher upside from this point forward, PepsiCo should be your choice. It's diversified and returning value to shareholders at a high rate. Again, don't expect tech-like returns from either company, but they're both Dividend Kings -- companies that have raised their dividends for at least 50 consecutive years -- that can produce consistent income and continue to grow over time.