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If a Recession Hits in 2027, This Is the Dividend Stock I Want to Own

It's not the name you'd usually expect from this particular business either.

  • In 2027, recession risk increases due to persistent inflation and uncertain Fed policy.
  • PepsiCo offers higher 4.2% dividend yield compared to Coca-Cola's 2.2% amid market volatility.
  • PepsiCo's dividend history shows 54 years of consecutive growth, ensuring reliable cash flow.

MTN’s South African data boom is not translating into revenue growth

MTN South Africa’s customers are consuming more mobile data than ever, but the country’s second-largest mobile operator is finding it difficult to translate that demand into revenue growth.

  • MTN South Africa's data consumption surged by 27.9% in nine months
  • Data revenue grew 4.7% year-to-date, but service revenue only increased 1%
  • Prepaid usage and revenue declined, posing challenges for MTN SA

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