Amidst broader market uncertainty, investors are scouring the UK's small-cap sector for potential gems. We examine three companies—Creo Medical, Provexis, and LSL Property Services—each with a market cap below £300 million, assessing their unique opportunities and significant risks.
UTZ Brands (NYSE:UTZ) faces a split analyst outlook as recent ratings reflect both optimism over its snack portfolio and caution regarding near-term sales volatility and sector challenges.
Campbell's Company (CPB) faces a wave of analyst downgrades, with Barclays and UBS maintaining Sell ratings and multiple firms cutting price targets. The moves reflect growing concerns over competitive risks, private label momentum, and macroeconomic headwinds for the iconic snack and soup maker.
J.M. Smucker (SJM) faces a mixed bag of analyst ratings, with firms like Morgan Stanley downgrading the stock amid concerns over sector-wide competitive pressures and muted pricing power, while others like Wells Fargo maintain a bullish outlook.
As The Hershey Company prepares to report its Q4 and full-year results, a wave of analyst optimism has lifted price targets, citing easing cocoa costs and resilient consumer demand. But with valuations near peaks, is the stock still a buy?
Amidst global economic crosscurrents, investors are eyeing Asian dividend-paying companies for potential resilience and income. We examine three firms from South Korea, China, and Japan that stand out in the current landscape.
The global K-craze has propelled humble dried seaweed, or gim, to international fame, but surging demand is driving up costs and putting a staple food out of reach for some Koreans.
Once a haven for budget-conscious diners, major fast-food chains have seen prices surge by nearly 40% since 2020, transforming casual meals into occasional luxuries and leaving consumers nostalgic for the era of 99-cent staples.
PepsiCo announces a significant price reduction on its portfolio of popular snack chips, including Cheetos, Doritos, and Lay's, aiming to ease consumer budgets amid ongoing inflationary pressures.
Authorities and family express growing concern for Sabrina Heinz, 49, last seen at a Winnsboro gas station before her company car was discovered out of gas on a major interstate, with personal belongings left inside.
In a move timed for the big game, PepsiCo is rolling back prices by up to 15% on its popular snack portfolio, including Lay's and Doritos, citing consumer pressure and a commitment to affordability.
The iconic Hyannis plant, a tourist attraction and local employer since 1985, will shut its doors this April. Production shifts to Campbell's existing facilities, severing a tangible link to the brand's namesake region.
The latest American Customer Satisfaction Index report for 2026 crowns Trader Joe's as the nation's highest-rated grocer, ending a tie with Publix. The win highlights shifting consumer preferences and regional divides in the competitive supermarket landscape.
Shares of Simply Good Foods (SMPL) have tumbled over 50% in the past year, starkly contrasting with its steady profitability. With a fair value estimate pointing to significant upside, investors are debating whether this is a rare buying opportunity or a sign of deeper challenges in the health snack sector.
The sharp retreat in cocoa futures from record highs presents a new strategic dilemma for Mondelez and its rivals, forcing a delicate balance between protecting margins and retaining cost-sensitive consumers in a volatile market.
McDonald's USA has unveiled a series of executive moves, naming Loek Beckers as its new Chief Financial Officer and promoting Luis Quintiliano to U.S. National Field President, as veteran Myra Doria prepares for retirement.
PepsiCo's Q4 earnings surpassed expectations, but underlying volume struggles, particularly in North America, prompt a strategic shift towards affordability and efficiency as the company sets its sights on a 2026 rebound.
This year's Super Bowl advertising lineup is dominated by wellness themes, but the most consequential push comes from telehealth companies and pharma giants seeking to reshape the narrative around blockbuster GLP-1 medications, moving beyond weight loss to broader health benefits.
The latest American Customer Satisfaction Index reveals a shift in Florida's grocery landscape, with Trader Joe's edging out longtime regional favorite Publix for the highest customer satisfaction score.
In a move timed for the biggest snacking weekend of the year, PepsiCo announces price cuts of up to 15% on its flagship chip brands including Lay's, Doritos, and Cheetos, directly addressing consumer affordability concerns.
