Can Monster Energy Produce Monster Returns?

By Dividend Growth Investor:The Coca-Cola Company (KO) manufactures, distributes, and markets nonalcoholic beverages worldwide. This dividend king has paid uninterrupted dividends on its common stock since 1893 and increased payments to common shareholders every for 50 consecutive years. Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway is the largest shareholder of the world’s largest beverage company.

By Stock Gamer:Over the past 12 months, shares of The Coca-Cola Company (KO) have been trading within a tight range between $31.67 and $40.66 and gained 11.45%. Many investors consider Coca-Cola as a must-have dividend stock, given the company's high-quality fundamentals and a solid dividend yield of 2.7%. Is now a good time to build up a position in Coca-Cola?

ByHere To Learn:Dr Pepper Snapple Group Inc. (DPS) recently announced a dividend increase to $0.38 per quarter (up 12% from the previous $0.34 dividend). At the current $46.95/share price, this gives it a dividend yield of 3.24%. In this article, I will be looking into the sustainability of this dividend.

By AnalytixInsight: Coca-Cola Co. (KO) reports preliminary financial results for the quarter ended 2012-09-30.

ByNick Chiu:Monster Beverage (MNST), formerly Hansen Natural Corporation, has successfully emerged as the world's second largest energy drink company behind privately held Red Bull. The company operates in two segments: Direct Store Delivery (DSD), whose main products consist of energy drinks, and Warehouse with primary products of juice-based and soda beverages.

By Jim Pyke:It has been a while since I last looked at The Coca-Cola Company (KO) and PepsiCo, Inc (PEP). Both companies are very popular with dividend investors and have delivered strong returns over the years. For comparison, I am also including Dr. Pepper Snapple Group, Inc.

By Takeover Analyst:No list of top corporate brands is complete without Coca-Cola (KO). Even though it is rated a "strong buy" on the Street, I find better risk/reward - however limited - at its rivals. Coca-Cola has a lower dividend yield than both PepsiCo (PEP) and Dr.

A reader of Lonely Value was kind enough to pass along a recent Morningstar update regarding Dr Pepper Snapple Group (DPS). The research note is critical of the company's valuation and recent capital allocation decisions.