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2 Consumer Staples Stocks Giving Investors a Break From the AI Trade

Coca-Cola and Hershey posted strong Q2 2026 earnings and offer dividend growth track records, making them notable consumer staples picks amid renewed interest in defensive, dividend-paying stocks.

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Hershey’s pivot away from sweet candy is pulling in new profits

The company, known for its Hershey’s kisses, has leaned into popcorn, pretzels and puffs

The Independent UK

A 12-person PR firm represents De Niro, Pacino, and billion-dollar clients. Its founder says the secret is staying small

The RMG founder's default answer to any prospective client is 'no.' It's helped him grow revenue more than fivefold in five years without staffing up.

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Hershey Stock May Be Near a Sweet Spot as Cocoa Pressure Eases

Hershey posted Q1 2026 net sales of $3.1 billion and adjusted EPS of $2.35, as pricing power offset cocoa costs and analysts set a $217.50 average price target.

MarketBeat

Michigan Chocolatier Investigates Hershey’s Milk Chocolate Bars After It Was ‘Wiggling’: ‘We Need to Keep Calling These Companies Out.’

Why do Hershey’s milk chocolate bars wiggle? That’s a question that’s been trending ever since social media users posted videos of their soft chocolate bars not melting, but wiggling. TikTok users speculate that Hershey’s must be giving out “fake” chocolate. Konstantin Zsigo (@konstantinzsigo), a chocolatier from Michigan, went on to…

The Mary Sue

Ohio woman says Hershey’s and Reese’s are removing real cocoa from their chocolate. Then she found something at Aldi: ‘cheaper’

The battle between European and American chocolate is over.

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“It won’t leave your tap water tasting of hot dogs. It won’t make your Hershey’s bar taste of starfish”: This week's hottest new guitar gear – featuring Wes Borland's Jackson and a Korn pedal

Jackson and Limp Bizkit's Wes Borland unveil the coolest metal guitar of the year, IK Multimedia go '60s Marshall mad, and someone put Korn's early sound in a pedal

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Los Angeles woman tries to melt Hershey’s chocolate bar for treat. Then she notices something alarming: ‘We’re not mad enough’

A woman accidentally makes “slime” after trying to melt a Hershey’s chocolate bar. Now, other shoppers are questioning what gives the candy its bizarre texture. In a video with over 8.3 million views, TikToker Sheba (@sheba.xo) wiggles an intact Hershey’s bar over a bowl. She explains that she tried to…

The Mary Sue

Hershey's CEO Claims Ozempic Breath is Driving Massive Surge in Mint and Gum Sales Across the United States

Hershey's CEO attributes an 8% sales increase in Ice Breakers mints and gum to the side effects of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, highlighting an unexpected revenue driver.

International Business Times UK

Hershey switching back to classic Reese’s recipe after backlash

Hershey said the changes were a result of it trying to meet consumer demand for innovation

The Independent UK

'Why I Started a Chocolate Company': MrBeast Slams Bending Hershey Chocolate Bar in Viral Video

A viral video showing a Hershey's chocolate bar bending like rubber has sparked outrage and raised questions about the company's quality control.

International Business Times UK

Controversy over Reese’s ingredients reveals standard food industry practices most consumers never notice

Springtime in Pennsylvania is peanut butter egg season. This year some consumers may taste the eggs a bit more critically and scrutinize the ingredients and label more carefully.

The Conversation

‘I took two bites and had to spit it out’: candy makers are phasing out real cocoa in chocolate

Due to the volatile cocoa market, companies like Hershey are using replacement ingredients such as sugar, oil, milk and nuts

The Guardian - US

3 Blue-Chip Stocks Built for a Rotating Market

Investors are rotating out of overvalued mega-cap tech as the broader economy heats up; these three blue-chip stocks are attracting attention

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The Independent UK

Are your Valentine’s chocolates costing more this year? Blame Trump and a weak supply chain

Chocolate makers such as Mondelez and Hershey hedge cocoa months in advance, so they still pay above market rates, limiting how much savings reach shoppers

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Cocoa Prices Settle Sharply Higher as Demand Fears Ease

March ICE NY cocoa (CCH26 ) on Thursday closed up +123 (+3.01%), and March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH26 ) closed up +93 (+3.13%). Cocoa prices settled sharply higher on Thursday after chocolate maker Hershey forecast a better-than-expected outlook for 2026, easing concerns about cocoa demand and fueling short covering...

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Cocoa Prices Rise as Hershey Allays Cocoa Demand Concerns

March ICE NY cocoa (CCH26 ) today is up +109 (+2.67%), and March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH26 ) is up +92 (+3.09%). Cocoa prices are climbing today after chocolate maker Hershey forecast a better-than-expected outlook for 2026, easing concerns about cocoa demand and fueling short covering in cocoa futures....

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Five Below offers affordable Valentine’s Day decor, gifts and party essentials, helping shoppers save as they prepare for fun, festive celebrations on a budget.

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Morgan Stanley Sees a Sweet Turnaround Play in This 1 Stock. Should You Buy Shares Here?

Morgan Stanley expects a recovery and sees upside for Hershey. Should you buy into the stock now?

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How Is Hershey's Stock Performance Compared to Other Consumer Staples Stocks?

Hershey has notably outperformed the broader consumer staples sector over the past year, yet analysts remain cautious about the stock’s prospects.

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8 Foods That Changed Formulas Without Telling Shoppers

You buy a box of your favorite snack, and you take a bite. It just tastes “off.” You look at the ingredient list, and you realize that it has completely changed. This is a common and very deceptive practice. A food manufacturer will quietly change the formula of a classic…

The Guardian - UK

The perplexing rise of protein shakes: how a ‘meaty sludge’ became a billion-dollar industry

In 1865, the first ever protein-based product consisted of ‘melted-down beef hides and carcasses’. Now, there are countless shakes on the market – including one by a Michelin-starred chef. Why is everyone drinking them?

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Is Wall Street Bullish or Bearish on Hershey Stock?

The Hershey Company has underperformed the broader market over the past year, and analysts remain cautious about the stock’s prospects.

International Business Times UK

Trump Halloween Bash: What Treats Did the President Hand Out at the White House?

President Trump and Melania hand out full-sized Hershey bars and Twizzlers during a festive White House Halloween party filled with costumes and fun.

The Mary Sue

Good luck finding the big candy bars when Trick or Treating this year

These price increases are a bummer.

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