Ted Cooper

Philip Morris shipped 6.5% fewer cigarettes to European retailers in 2013 than it did in 2012. Meanwhile, its rivals have leading market shares in the beneficiary categories, such as roll-your-own and cigarillos. Is there any hope in Europe for Philip Morris?

I have been and continue to be a skeptic of Green Mountain Coffee Roasters' ability to maintain outsized profits. Here's why I could be wrong.

While everyone focuses on the negative headlines, the market has forgotten about PepsiCo's hidden treasure.

Altria just announced that it will begin distributing MarkTen nationwide starting in the second quarter. This could put new life in the blue chip dividend stock.

Arabica coffee futures increased 50% in just a few months; some analysts say the price could go higher. Should investors be worried?

We're not even two months into the new year and the beverage industry is already drenched in buzz. Everything you need to know about deals, possible deals, and earnings.

E-cigarettes have the potential to satisfy big tobacco, anti-tobacco activists, consumers, and retailers all at the same time. Can e-cigs overtake traditional cigarettes?

Coca-Cola and PepsiCo take different approaches to tackling U.S. health trends. Here are the implications.

Coca-Cola announced poor fourth-quarter results on this week. Is it going to fall short of its 2020 Vision?

Coca-Cola announced disappointing fourth-quarter results, but it still outperformed PepsiCo. When the global economy reaches full strength, so will Coca-Cola.

Philip Morris International has a huge growth opportunity in Asia that is not available to Altria Group.

PepsiCo and Dr Pepper Snapple Group each reported disappointing fourth-quarter results. Here's why you should expect Coca-Cola to do better.

Philip Morris International, Coca-Cola, and PepsiCo have entrenched competitive positions, but that's not all that makes them great investments. The cash flow statement reveals why long-term investors can feel secure owning each of these stocks.

PepsiCo answered important questions about its future on its fourth-quarter conference call. Learn about its plans for its beverage business, the at-home carbonation market, and the energy-drink category.

Are Coca-Cola Enterprises' fourth-quarter results a harbinger of PepsiCo's earnings?

Coca-Cola and Green Mountain partner up to the benefit of both companies' shareholders; will PepsiCo and SodaStream do the same?

Atria, Reynolds American, and Lorillard are all impacted by CVS' decision to eliminate tobacco sales. Is your investment worth more or less?

Philip Morris posted decent results, but the real news lies in the quarters ahead.

Green Mountain Coffee Roasters' deal with Coca-Cola brings the company halfway toward establishing a durable competitive advantage.

The market reacted negatively to CVS Caremark's announcement that it intends to stop selling tobacco products by Oct. 1; to what extent is Altria Group affected by this decision?