A major shake-up is brewing at PepsiCo as activist investor Elliott Management pushes for change with a $4 billion stake. Meanwhile, Kraft Heinz announces plans for a split into two companies, allowing its strong-selling sauces to thrive separately from slower-moving grocery items. On the flip side, Nvidia struggles, closing below its critical moving average for the first time since May. Tune in for key insights on these market movers and the implications for investors!
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Elliott's Big Move At PepsiCo
Elliott built a roughly $4 billion stake in PepsiCo and is pushing for strategic changes at the company.
Investors see potential upside as Elliott may restructure beverages and review snack offerings to revive growth.
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PepsiCo Briefly Led Market On Elliott News
Tim Stenovec noted PepsiCo briefly topped gainers and was a NASDAQ 100 leader intraday amid the Elliott news.
He said investors are hopeful about potential changes despite PepsiCo's recent struggles.
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Biogen Gains From Easier Alzheimer’s Therapy
Biogen's stock jumped after FDA approved a self-injected form of its Alzheimer's therapy.
Analysts expect the approval to aid the drug's launch by improving patient convenience.
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Activist investor Elliott Investment Management has built a stake of about $4 billion in PepsiCo (PEP) with plans to call for changes at the struggling beverage maker. The position makes it one of PepsiCo’s largest investors, the activist said Tuesday in a letter to the company board of directors. PepsiCo said will review Elliott’s perspectives in the context of its growth strategy, which it said is positioned to accelerate growth and deliver long-term value for shareholders. The soda-and-snacks maker has struggled in the face of competitive pressure and changing consumer tastes, with its market value plunging more than 20% from a peak in May 2023.
Kraft Heinz (KHC) plans to split into two separate companies, one selling Heinz ketchup and other iconic condiments, and the other including slower-growing grocery products. The goal of the split is to give the company's top-performing sauces and spreads more room to run, while allocating reliable cash flow to the slower-growing grocery staples. The separation will occur through a tax-free spinoff, with the two companies' names to be determined later, and is expected to close by the second half of 2026.
Nvidia Corp. (NVDA) closed below its 50-day moving average of $171.06 for the first time since May as investors rotate out of the leading maker of artificial intelligence chips. The stock fell to $170.74 on Tuesday, a fourth straight negative session, with the next level of support seen at $160, followed by $145. Despite the recent drop, the stock remains up more than 80% off an April low and analysts see upside of more than 20% from current levels.
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