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Top 5 things to watch in markets in the week ahead

Investors await US jobs data and Powell's remarks, influencing Fed rate cuts. Q4 begins with market volatility, eurozone inflation data, and fluctuating oil prices.

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PepsiCo to buy tortilla-chip maker Siete Foods for $1.2 billion

PepsiCo will acquire Siete Foods for $1.2 billion to enhance its snack offerings, responding to consumer shifts towards affordable private-label brands.

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PepsiCo in talks to buy Siete Foods for over $1 billion, WSJ reports

PepsiCo is negotiating to acquire Siete Foods for over $1 billion amid competitive interest in the packaged food sector as companies adjust to changing consumer behaviors and inflation pressures.

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Citi sees risk into PepsiCo's earnings, says shares could fall

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Coca-Cola downgraded to "Hold" at CFRA Research

CFRA Research downgraded Coca-Cola to "Hold" due to stock valuation after strong earnings; shares rose 21% this year, amid concerns in consumer spending and the beverage sector.