The headlines are stacking up against Coke's favor.
Coca-Cola (KO 2.14%) has been a long-term investor's best friend, steadily compounding returns, as the company has been able to grow volume and prices through thick and thin. However, as headlines like "Soda Consumption Declines to Lowest Level Since 1996," and "Bloomberg takes aim at giant-sized sugary sodas," begin to fill the headlines, should investors worry?
Jeremy and Austin react to the news, and provide some Foolish perspective for long-term investors everywhere.
Austin Smith owns shares of Coca-Cola. Jeremy Phillips has no position in any stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool recommends Coca-Cola. We Fools may not all hold the same opinions, but we all believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.
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