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Consumer Goods News 28 December 2025 - 9 January 2026

Unilever stock rebounds in London as Jefferies warns on margins, India tax order watched

Unilever stock rebounds in London as Jefferies warns on margins, India tax order watched

London, Jan 9, 2026, 10:48 GMT — Regular session Unilever shares rose 1.2% to 4,720.5 pence by 1033 GMT, bouncing from an early low of 4,678 pence as investors weighed fresh broker caution against a steady stream of company updates. The stock has traded between 4,123 and 4,930 pence over the past 52 weeks. (shareprices.com) Why it matters now: Unilever heads into a key reporting stretch with the market fixated on whether growth in 2026 comes from higher volumes, not just price rises. Broker notes and small regulatory filings have started to move the shares again, even when the underlying
9 January 2026
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P&G stock rises after Crest toothpaste label deal in Texas puts PG back in focus

P&G stock rises after Crest toothpaste label deal in Texas puts PG back in focus

New York, January 8, 2026, 21:32 EST — Market closed Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) shares rose 2.5% on Thursday to $141.53, after trading between $137.81 and $141.78. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said the company agreed to change marketing and packaging for Crest children’s toothpaste to better show the recommended amount. The agreement matters because it draws a major consumer brand into a fast-moving debate over kids’ products and advertising claims. For investors, it highlights how legal and regulatory friction can surface quickly, even for “defensive” consumer staples names often bought for steady demand. The calendar timing is awkward. With
9 January 2026
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Procter & Gamble stock keeps sliding — what investors are watching before earnings

Procter & Gamble stock keeps sliding — what investors are watching before earnings

New York, Jan 7, 2026, 18:37 ET — After-hours Procter & Gamble (PG.N) fell 1.4% to $138.04 at Wednesday’s close. It touched $137.64 earlier in the session. P&G is a bellwether for consumer staples, and the steady slide is landing just as traders brace for earnings season and a messy macro tape. The S&P 500 ended lower while the Nasdaq held up on a renewed tilt toward AI-linked stocks; “Investors have come into 2026 with a similar playbook to last year: Buy tech and forget about it,” said Jake Dollarhide, chief executive officer of Longbow Asset Management. The S&P 500
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P&G stock slips in late trade as staples lag and jobs report looms

P&G stock slips in late trade as staples lag and jobs report looms

NEW YORK, Jan 7, 2026, 15:25 ET — Regular session Procter & Gamble shares fell about 1.1% on Wednesday afternoon, down $1.51 at $138.40, underperforming a mixed U.S. tape. The pullback matters now because staples have started the year on the back foot as investors lean into higher-growth corners of the market. The Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR fund was down about 0.8%, while the Nasdaq-tracking QQQ was modestly higher and the Dow ETF lagged. Traders have also been squaring up for Friday’s U.S. monthly employment report, a key release that can shift expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts. “We
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Unilever shares slip in early London trade — what investors watch before Feb 12 results

Unilever shares slip in early London trade — what investors watch before Feb 12 results

London, Jan 7, 2026, 08:55 GMT — Regular session Unilever PLC shares fell 0.9% to 4,703.5 pence by 08:28 GMT, leaving them down about 2.5% since Jan. 2. The stock traded between 4,698 and 4,750 pence and is about 5% below its 52-week high of 4,930 pence. Share Prices The move came as European shares paused after a string of record closes, with investors weighing U.S.-Venezuela headlines and a busy economic calendar. Oil prices fell after U.S. President Donald Trump said Washington had struck a deal to import $2 billion worth of Venezuelan crude, while Nestle slid after recalling some
7 January 2026
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Procter & Gamble stock steadies near $140 as investors eye Jan. 22 earnings under new CEO

Procter & Gamble stock steadies near $140 as investors eye Jan. 22 earnings under new CEO

New York, January 6, 2026, 14:20 (EST) — Regular session Procter & Gamble shares were little changed on Tuesday afternoon, tracking a modest rise in consumer-staples names. The stock was down 0.1% at $140.29, while the Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund rose about 0.2%. The pause follows a weak start to the year for the household-products maker. P&G fell 1% on Monday for a fifth straight daily decline and sits about 22% below its 52-week high of $179.99, putting pressure on the company to show demand is holding up even as shoppers turn cautious. MarketWatch The next checkpoint comes
6 January 2026
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Unilever stock slips again in London as defensives lag record Europe rally

Unilever stock slips again in London as defensives lag record Europe rally

London, Jan 6, 2026, 08:30 GMT — Regular session Unilever (ULVR.L) was down 29 pence, or 0.6%, at 4,670 pence by 0815 GMT, after opening at 4,681. The stock traded between 4,658 and 4,682 pence, extending Monday’s 2.6% fall to 4,699. Investors Chronicle+1 The slide matters because it has come alongside a risk-on push in Europe that has left consumer staples behind. On Monday, Unilever and Nestle fell nearly 3% each as investors piled into defence and technology shares, lifting the STOXX 600 above the 600-point mark for the first time, Reuters reported. Reuters In London, the FTSE 100 closed
6 January 2026
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PepsiCo stock dips today as PEP lags staples, with earnings and dividend in focus

PepsiCo stock dips today as PEP lags staples, with earnings and dividend in focus

NEW YORK, Jan 2, 2026, 14:50 ET — Regular session PepsiCo shares slipped on Friday, down 0.4% at $142.93, giving back about 59 cents from the prior close, according to market data. The soft drinks and snacks maker lagged the broader tape. The SPDR S&P 500 ETF was up about 0.2%, while the Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF gained roughly 0.3%. That gap matters in the first trading session of 2026 because investors often use consumer staples — companies that sell everyday essentials — as a defensive pocket when they want steadier earnings. PepsiCo’s underperformance also puts a spotlight
2 January 2026
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PepsiCo stock today: PEP slips into year-end close as Feb. 3 earnings set next test

PepsiCo stock today: PEP slips into year-end close as Feb. 3 earnings set next test

NEW YORK, January 1, 2026, 16:20 ET — Market closed PepsiCo Inc (PEP) shares closed down 0.44% at $143.52 on Dec. 31, the final U.S. trading session of 2025. U.S. stock markets are closed on Thursday for New Year’s Day. MarketWatch The pause leaves investors heading into 2026 focused on whether the snack-and-beverage maker can steady demand as consumers stay value-conscious. In consumer staples, the mix of pricing, volumes and input costs tends to decide who wins. PepsiCo in December laid out a 2026 push centered on affordability, innovation and productivity savings, following engagement with activist investor Elliott Investment Management,
1 January 2026
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P&G stock slips on the year-end close — what to watch before Procter & Gamble’s Jan. 22 earnings

P&G stock slips on the year-end close — what to watch before Procter & Gamble’s Jan. 22 earnings

NEW YORK, December 31, 2025, 20:21 ET — Market closed Procter & Gamble shares ended down 0.5% at $143.31 on Wednesday, a subdued finish to the final trading session of 2025 as U.S. stocks drifted lower in holiday-thin trade. Reuters The move matters now because P&G is a heavyweight consumer-staples bellwether that many investors use as a defensive holding when markets turn choppy. U.S. markets are closed on Thursday for New Year’s Day, leaving Friday’s open as the next near-term sentiment check. Reuters The S&P 500 fell 0.74% to 6,845.50, the Dow dropped 0.63% to 48,063.29 and the Nasdaq slid
1 January 2026
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Coca-Cola stock today: KO rises as investors rotate to defensive staples in year-end pullback

Coca-Cola stock today: KO rises as investors rotate to defensive staples in year-end pullback

NEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 15:05 ET — Regular session Shares of The Coca-Cola Company (KO) rose 0.5% to $70.19 in mid-afternoon trading on Monday, after moving between $69.86 and $70.41. The S&P 500 ETF was down about 0.3% at the same time. The relative strength matters now because Wall Street is entering the final, holiday-thinned stretch of 2025 with major indexes pulling back from last week’s record highs. When trading turns choppy and volumes dry up, investors often lean into defensive, dividend-paying names. Coca-Cola also sits at the intersection of that “defensive” trade and a more fundamental question for
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Procter & Gamble Stock: PG Forecasts, Dividend Outlook, and What to Watch as Markets Reopen

Procter & Gamble Stock: PG Forecasts, Dividend Outlook, and What to Watch as Markets Reopen

NEW YORK, Dec. 28, 2025, 4:36 p.m. ET — Market closed The Procter & Gamble Company stock is heading into the final trading days of 2025 in a classic year-end setup: thin liquidity, a market still flirting with record levels, and investors gravitating toward “quality defense” names while they reset expectations for 2026. In the last regular session before the weekend, PG stock finished at $144.74, with extended-hours trading hovering in the mid-$144 range. MarketBeat With U.S. markets closed Sunday and set to reopen Monday morning, the near-term question for shareholders isn’t whether Procter & Gamble has suddenly changed overnight—it’s
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Stock Market Today

Macquarie Group share price slips 2% after APRA eases liquidity curbs — what to watch next week

Macquarie Group share price slips 2% after APRA eases liquidity curbs — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Macquarie Group shares fell 2.17% to A$207.83 Friday, marking a third straight decline as the ASX 200 slid 2%. Australia’s regulator trimmed liquidity requirements for Macquarie Bank after improvements in controls. Macquarie Asset Management announced two UK utility deals, including full ownership of Last Mile Infrastructure and the purchase of Energy Assets Group. Investors await Tuesday’s operational briefing.
Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 07.02.2026

7 February 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: February 7, 2026, 12:00 AM ESTUpdated: February 7, 2026, 1:06 AM EST Crude Oil Prices Rise on Dollar Weakness, Geopolitical Tensions February 7, 2026, 12:52 AM EST. Crude oil prices edged higher on Friday, supported by a weaker U.S. dollar and escalating geopolitical risks in the Middle East. March WTI crude gained 0.41%, rebounding from early losses, while gasoline prices rose 1.38%. Doubts over a U.S.-Iran nuclear deal loom after reports of Iran's refusal to halt uranium enrichment, raising the risk of military action and potential disruption of vital shipping routes. Additionally, a surge in U.S. consumer
Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Seagate shares rose 5.9% to $429.32 Friday after Citigroup raised its price target to $480 and reiterated a buy rating. The gain ended a two-day slide but left the stock 6.6% below its Feb. 3 high. CEO Dave Mosley sold 20,000 shares on Feb. 2 under a pre-arranged plan, SEC filings show. U.S. jobs and inflation data next week are seen as key tests for tech stocks.
Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

7 February 2026
Cummins shares jumped 6.8% to $577.73 Friday, recovering from a nearly 9% post-earnings drop the day before. The company reported Q4 revenue up 1% to $8.54 billion, took a $218 million charge tied to its hydrogen business, and guided for 2026 EBITDA of 17–18% of sales. Demand for data center generators offset weakness in North American truck markets. Analyst reaction was mixed; Truist raised its price target.
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