Mark Cuban Reveals What He’d Invest In—And What He’d Avoid—If He Were A Two-way NBA Player

Mark Cuban Reveals What He’d Invest In—And What He’d Avoid—If He Were A Two-way NBA Player

Billionaire entrepreneur and Dallas Mavericks co-owner Mark Cuban recently sat down with Shannon Sharpe on the Club Shay Shay podcast to share his thoughts on managing wealth as a two-way NBA player. With his signature directness, Cuban outlined how he’d manage money, invest, and avoid certain financial pitfalls if he navigated the pressures and uncertainties … Read more

Coca-Cola discontinuing Spiced — months after rolling it out

Coca-Cola discontinuing Spiced — months after rolling it out

This spice has been spiked. Coca-Cola revealed it is discontinuing its Spiced flavor less than a year after it hit shelves — but vows that an “exciting” new one is on the horizon. The Spiced flavor debuted in the United States and Canada on Feb. 19, just barely clocking seven months before being canned. It … Read more

Fruit of baobab, Africa’s ‘tree of life’, is new superfood yet harvesters live in poverty

Fruit of baobab, Africa’s ‘tree of life’, is new superfood yet harvesters live in poverty

Since she was a child, Loveness Bhitoni has collected fruit from the gigantic baobab trees surrounding her homestead in Zimbabwe to add variety to the family’s staple corn and millet diet. The 50-year-old never saw them as a source of cash, until now. Droughts induced by climate change have decimated her crops. Meanwhile, the world … Read more

Coke, Pepsi boycott over Gaza boosts local soft drinks: Report

Coke, Pepsi boycott over Gaza boosts local soft drinks: Report

The boycott calls for Coke and rival PepsiCo has boosted the local soft drinks brands in several Muslim countries. The boycott campaign, led by Arab countries against the companies that support the Israeli occupation in Gaza has begun to show adverse effects on the stocks and their business. Two prominent American company brands, Coca-Cola and … Read more

‘Sounds Kinda Gross’: Netizens React To Coke’s New Flavor, ‘Coca-Cola OREO Zero Sugar’

‘Sounds Kinda Gross’: Netizens React To Coke’s New Flavor, ‘Coca-Cola OREO Zero Sugar’

Coca-Cola, a beverage synonymous with American culture since its creation in 1892, has once again captured the public’s attention with its latest innovation. Over the past three decades, the Coca-Cola Company has grown into a global powerhouse, amassing a market capitalisation exceeding $297 billion. As the company continues to dominate the soda market, it has … Read more

Middle East turns to non-alcoholic beers, healthier than colas and not tainted by Gaza war

Middle East turns to non-alcoholic beers, healthier than colas and not tainted by Gaza war

AB InBev has seen demand for zero-alcohol brews rising among residents of some Middle Eastern countries, including Saudi Arabia, according to Jason Warner, its chief executive officer for Europe and the Middle East. Sales to tourists and expatriates have also grown. A bottle of Corona Cero, a non-alcoholic beer manufactured by AB InBev. The brewer … Read more

Coca-Cola Nigeria adopted deceptive branding practices, FCCPC alleges

Coca-Cola Nigeria adopted deceptive branding practices, FCCPC alleges

On Thursday, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) released a comprehensive report of allegations of deceptive branding and labelling practices against Coca-Cola Nigeria Limited. According to the report, the investigation, which began in June 2019, uncovered significant issues with Coca-Cola Nigeria and its partner, the Nigerian Bottling Company (NBC), involving deceptive product packaging … Read more

Coca-Cola to pay $6 billion in back taxes and interest to the IRS

Coca-Cola to pay  billion in back taxes and interest to the IRS

Coca-Cola announced Friday it will pay $6 billion in back taxes and interest after a ruling in a case dating back nearly 20 years with the IRS. The dispute covers fiscal years 2007-09, which is when the IRS claimed Coca-Cola should have reported a higher income as a result of international transfer pricing. “The company looks forward to … Read more

Diet Coke announces major change for customers starting today

Diet Coke announces major change for customers starting today

Diet Coke enthusiasts are in for a treat as the brand unveils a significant update that’s touted as making ‘perfect sense’. The iconic beverage is launching a personalised can and bottle campaign across the UK, allowing fans to find their own names on the packaging. Shoppers with a keen eye will soon discover an array … Read more

From Alibaba to BYD, Chinese sponsors jostle for attention at Euro 2024 football tournament

From Alibaba to BYD, Chinese sponsors jostle for attention at Euro 2024 football tournament

Chinese technology brands from Alibaba Group Holding to BYD make up a third of Euro 2024 football tournament’s 13 worldwide sponsors, an example of their growing global footprint and commitment to expanding in overseas markets. The Chinese sponsors include television and home appliance manufacturer Hisense, Alibaba’s global shopping platform AliExpress, financial technology giant Ant Group, … Read more