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Beverage Industry News 9 January 2026 - 15 January 2026

Diageo stock dips as China asset-sale talk lingers — what to watch next

Diageo stock dips as China asset-sale talk lingers — what to watch next

London, Jan 15, 2026, 09:15 GMT — Regular session Diageo shares fell 0.9% to 1,677 pence by 0915 GMT, erasing some of the previous session’s gains amid investor caution over potential asset sales in China. (MarketScreener) The stock moved after reports emerged that the Johnnie Walker and Guinness maker is weighing options for its China assets, possibly including a sale,…
Coca-Cola stock inches up after Costa Coffee sale is shelved, leadership reshuffle detailed

Coca-Cola stock inches up after Costa Coffee sale is shelved, leadership reshuffle detailed

New York, January 14, 2026, 14:29 ET — Regular session Coca-Cola shares edged up 0.4% to $71.51 in afternoon trading Wednesday, following news of leadership changes and a report that the company has put its Costa Coffee sale plans on hold. The Costa decision is significant because it leaves a troubled asset on Coca-Cola’s balance sheet just as investors demand…
Coca-Cola stock rises as KO sets Feb. 10 earnings date; what investors watch next

Coca-Cola stock rises as KO sets Feb. 10 earnings date; what investors watch next

NEW YORK, Jan 13, 2026, 21:41 (EST) — Market closed Coca-Cola (KO) shares finished Tuesday about 1% higher at $71.24 after the company announced Feb. 10 as the date for its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 earnings release, setting a clear marker for the next major catalyst. The results will be published before the New York Stock Exchange opens, followed by…
Coca-Cola stock edges up after KO sets Feb. 10 earnings date; CAGNY appearance next

Coca-Cola stock edges up after KO sets Feb. 10 earnings date; CAGNY appearance next

New York, January 13, 2026, 14:29 EST — Trading in regular session. Coca-Cola Co shares edged up about 0.5% to $70.83 on Tuesday after the company announced it will report fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results on Feb. 10, ahead of the NYSE open, with an investor call scheduled for 8:30 a.m. ET. CEO-elect Henrique Braun and CFO John Murphy are…
Diageo shares jump on China asset-sale report as investors eye Feb results

Diageo shares jump on China asset-sale report as investors eye Feb results

London, Jan 13, 2026, 08:31 GMT — Regular session Shares of Diageo climbed early Tuesday in London following a Bloomberg News report that the Johnnie Walker and Guinness producer is considering its options for its China operations, including potentially selling them. By 08:31 GMT, the stock had gained roughly 2%, reaching 1,708.5 pence. (Investing) The report arrives as investors look…
Diageo shares rise as Kenya court keeps $2.3bn Asahi deal moving

Diageo shares rise as Kenya court keeps $2.3bn Asahi deal moving

London, Jan 12, 2026, 08:20 GMT — Regular session Diageo shares ticked higher Monday following a Kenyan High Court ruling that permitted regulatory approval procedures to proceed for the spirits giant’s planned sale of its East African beer unit to Japan’s Asahi. However, the court put a hold on the deal’s final steps. (MarketScreener UK) This deal is key because…
Diageo stock (DGE.L) in focus after Kenya court delays $2.3 billion EABL sale to Asahi

Diageo stock (DGE.L) in focus after Kenya court delays $2.3 billion EABL sale to Asahi

London, Jan 11, 2026, 08:08 GMT — The market has closed. Diageo’s London-listed shares face uncertainty on Monday as a Kenyan court delays a hearing tied to its $2.3 billion asset sale. Kenya’s High Court moved the hearing to Jan. 20, aiming to block the deal. Judge Bahati Mwamuye ruled that while the parties may proceed with preliminary actions like…
Why Kweichow Moutai Co., Ltd. Class A stock (600519) is in focus: iMoutai restock and a fresh target cut

Why Kweichow Moutai Co., Ltd. Class A stock (600519) is in focus: iMoutai restock and a fresh target cut

SHANGHAI, Jan 11, 2026, 03:48 GMT+8 — Market closed Kweichow Moutai Co., Ltd.’s Class A shares (600519.SS) closed Friday 0.48% higher at 1,419.10 yuan, maintaining the baijiu giant’s presence on traders’ radars heading into the weekend. (Investing) That’s crucial now, since investors rely on iMoutai — the company’s direct-to-consumer sales app — as a real-time gauge of supply, pricing, and…
Coca-Cola stock ends week above $70 — here’s what Wall Street is watching next

Coca-Cola stock ends week above $70 — here’s what Wall Street is watching next

New York, Jan 10, 2026, 13:58 EST — Market closed Key points: The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE:KO) ended Friday’s session up 1.64%, closing at $70.51. It held steady in after-hours trading. (Yahoo Finance) With U.S. markets closed over the weekend, KO heads into Monday on the back of a rebound, gearing up for a packed slate of inflation reports and the…
Diageo plc stock: Kenya court delay keeps $2.3bn Asahi deal in focus ahead of next week

Diageo plc stock: Kenya court delay keeps $2.3bn Asahi deal in focus ahead of next week

London, Jan 10, 2026, 08:20 GMT — Market closed Kenya’s High Court has pushed the hearing on a bid to block Diageo’s $2.3 billion sale of its local unit EABL to Japan’s Asahi Holdings to Jan. 20. Judge Bahati Mwamuye said the involved parties can proceed with preliminary moves, provided the deal isn’t finalized before that date. EABL responded, “We…
Coca-Cola stock climbs into after-hours as KO regains $70 — here’s what markets watch next

Coca-Cola stock climbs into after-hours as KO regains $70 — here’s what markets watch next

New York, January 9, 2026, 19:43 EST — After-hours Coca-Cola shares rose roughly 0.3% to $70.51 in after-hours trading on Friday, following a 1.4% gain to $70.31 during the regular session. The stock fluctuated between $69.12 and $70.42 throughout the day. (Yahoo Finance) Investors reacted to a U.S. jobs report revealing slower hiring in December alongside a slight drop in…
Diageo stock rises as Kenyan court delays hearing on $2.3 billion EABL sale to Asahi

Diageo stock rises as Kenyan court delays hearing on $2.3 billion EABL sale to Asahi

LONDON, Jan 9, 2026, 10:46 GMT — Regular session Diageo (DGE.L) shares rose on Friday after a Kenyan court postponed a hearing on a bid to block the drinks maker’s $2.3 billion sale of East African Breweries to Japan’s Asahi Holdings. The stock was up about 2% at 1,634 pence in mid-morning trade. The case lands at a touchy moment…

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  • Sensex Gains Over 200 Points From Day's Low Ahead of Union Budget; Nifty Nears 25,350
    February 1, 2026, 12:21 AM EST. Indian stock benchmarks rebounded on Sunday with the Sensex rising above 82,330 while Nifty edged to 25,327 amid budget optimism ahead of the Union Budget 2026-27. Gains in Bharat Electronics, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles, and Power Grid propelled markets despite some losses in Hindalco and Nestle India. Investor sentiment was buoyed by expectations of policy continuity, fiscal prudence, and growth-focused measures. U.S. President Donald Trump's remarks on India purchasing Venezuelan oil helped ease energy security concerns. Foreign institutional investors bought shares worth Rs 2,251.37 crore on Friday, supporting the market, although net selling continued in January. Market players anticipate volatility following the Finance Minister's budget announcement at 11 a.m.
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