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PepsiCo to cut some jobs in North America

The company lowered its full-year earnings forecast last month

  • PepsiCo plans to cut positions in North American division.
  • Job cuts aim to enhance speed, execution, and growth investments.
  • Cuts target sluggishness in beverage segment and declining soda sales.

H&R Block Q1 Loss Widens

(RTTNews) - H&R Block, Inc. (HRB) on Monday reported a wider loss for the first quarter, however, revenues increased, reflecting growth across its U.S. and international services businesses.

3 High-Yield Dividend Stocks to Buy Now and 2 to Avoid Despite the Yield

Three consumer stocks yield up to 4.4% and keep raising the payout. Two others yield more, and that is exactly the problem.

  • PepsiCo (PEP) offers 4.4% yield with 54-year dividend growth streak
  • Best Buy (BBY) provides 3.2% yield with 21-year dividend increase record
  • Kraft Heinz (KHC) and Universal Corp. (UVV) are high-yield risks

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