With large profits and a strong balance sheet, Coke became the darling of investors.

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Coke continues to deliver strong volume growth while raising prices, which is a rare combination in my view.

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Sparkling beverages, including Coca-Cola and Diet Coke, continue to see strong growth, the company said.

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Coke and Pepsi have the obvious advantages of extremely strong brands and iconic products.

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