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USA Today
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
'Mad Men' reunion: Jon Hamm, John Slattery on fake cigarettes, finale, blackface episode
'Mad Men' reunion: Jon Hamm, John Slattery on fake cigarettes, finale, blackface episode Show Caption Hide Caption Why Jon Hamm's 'Your Friends and Neighbors' is crime dramedy gold Actor Jon Hamm tackles dark comedy and crime in "Your Friends and Neighbors." Entertain This AUSTIN, TX – Pour yourself an old fashioned or a Coca-Cola. We're traveling back to the time of 'Mad Men.' Jon Hamm, who won an Emmy for his portrayal of the brilliant ad man Don Draper, and John Slattery − who played his boss Roger Sterling – reunited 10 years after the finale of the AMC series, created by Matthew Weiner, as part of the ATX TV Festival. On May 31, the actors took the stage at a packed Paramount Theatre and reminisced about their days filming seven seasons of the drama centered on a New York advertising agency in the 1960s. The series also starred Christina Hendricks, January Jones, Elisabeth Moss and Kiernan Shipka. Hamm, 54, said that he had a broken hand while filming the scene when Moss' Peggy Olson is promoted to copywriter. So he asked Moss to be mindful and only softly squeeze it during a congratulatory handshake. But she forgot about the injury, Hamm said, and 'hits me with a handshake that is like a president handshake, and a lightning bolt goes all the way through me and I hit the floor so hard.' Slattery, 62, shared his disdain for his Season 7 mustache and again revealed he had first auditioned for the role of Don, though they'd already cast Hamm in the part. Producers lured Slattery with the Draper role, hoping to convince him to apply for agency owner Roger Sterling, who had a smaller part in the pilot. Hamm says he auditioned for the enigmatic Don, aka Dick Whitman, about nine times. The 'disgusting' prop booze and cigarettes Hamm and Slattery dished on the tricks that helped viewers believe they were chain-smoking, booze-guzzling men of that era. 'I think somebody did a count,' Hamm said, 'and in the pilot alone I smoked 75 cigarettes or something.' They were fake, Slattery pointed out. 'That just means that there's no nicotine in them.' Hamm said. 'It doesn't mean you're not burning something and inhaling…' Hamm said some of the younger actors in the pilot episode vowed to smoke real cigarettes to more authentically portray their characters. 'Within three days,' he said, 'they were yellow and sallow and like, 'This is a terrible idea.'' In place of vodka, the actors would sip water, garnished with onions. 'Pop another pearl onion in your glass of water and then you'd smoke 26 more fake cigarettes, and it was 9:30 in the morning," Slattery said. "It was disgusting.' Jon Hamm on Don Draper's finale 'revelation' During the Q&A portion of the panel, a fan asked about Hamm's interpretation of the finale. In the series' last moments, Don dreamed up the 'I'd Like to Buy the World a Coke' ad while meditating on a California cliff. Weiner envisioned Don's end in Season 1, Hamm said. 'He reached the end of land as far away as he could from his life and realized that his life was creating advertising. That was his revelation, that this is what he is and what he does. He's not Dick Whitman. He's not Don Draper. He's some version of this, but he is an advertising man and that was, I think, positive.' John Slattery addresses blackface in Season 3 Slattery told fans that when he was asked to sing "My Old Kentucky Home" in blackface in Season 3, he phoned Hamm, seeking his costar's thoughts. Ultimately, Slattery 'felt like, 'Well, this is probably something that occurred and it's probably something that this character would've done. So what leg do I have to stand on not to do it?' After arriving on location in character, Slattery said, 'The first person I opened the van and saw was a very large African American Los Angeles motorcycle cop, who was helping me open the door. 'We're like face to face,' Slattery continued. 'I had to go and sing that thing in front of them and everybody.' In 2020, 'Mad Men' added a title card to the episode (the series streams on AMC+ and Philo), prefacing it with a warning of 'disturbing images.' 'In its reliance on historical authenticity,' the card read, 'the series producers are committed to exposing the injustices and inequities within our society that continue to this day so we can examine even the most painful parts of our history in order to reflect on who we are today and who we want to become. We are therefore presenting the original episode in its entirety.'
Yahoo
4 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Where Will Coca-Cola Stock Be in 1 Year?
Coca-Cola managed to post strong organic sales growth in the first quarter of 2025. The company maintained its guidance for the full year. Coca-Cola's stock is expensive and will likely remain so in a year. 10 stocks we like better than Coca-Cola › Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO) had a strong first quarter, easily besting peer PepsiCo's (NASDAQ: PEP) lackluster performance. Coca-Cola, the world's leading beverage company, is projecting strong results through the rest of the year. That's good news for the business, but it may not be good news for investors looking to buy the company today. Coca-Cola is best known for its namesake soda brand. However, its collection of beverages goes well beyond bubbly drinks. It owns Costa, a coffee chain, sells plenty of non-soda sugary drinks, and is increasingly working to grow its non-sugary drink portfolio. It has both global brands that virtually everyone knows, like Coke, and market-specific brands that might not have the same broad appeal outside of a select region because of the taste profile of the product. That's notable because it highlights the fact that Coca-Cola sells products in more than "200 countries and territories" around the world. That fact highlights the company's vast size. It has a $300 billion market cap, and its distribution and marketing chops are industry-leading. It also has a powerful research and development team. All in, Coca-Cola is an industry leader not just in the beverage niche but in the consumer staples sector as a whole. As a business, it is very attractive, and it is understandable that investors would be interested in the stock. That's particularly true given the 6% organic sales growth Coca-Cola put up in the first quarter of 2025, even as competitor PepsiCo only managed organic sales growth of 1.2%. What's even more notable is that Coca-Cola reaffirmed its full-year guidance for organic growth to fall between 5% and 6%. PepsiCo, by contrast, continues to expect relatively weaker performance for the year. So, Coca-Cola should be the winner, business-wise, between these two companies that often compete head-to-head. The problem is that investors are already well aware of the diverging performance numbers here. Coca-Cola's stock is up notably over the past 12 months, while PepsiCo's shares are down notably. That's understandable, but there's a broader comparison that's worth making since, as the chart below shows, Coca-Cola is also outperforming the average consumer staples stock. It's leading by a full 10 percentage points, which is huge and suggests that, perhaps, investors are a little too excited about Coca-Cola today. That view is backed up by traditional valuation metrics. Coca-Cola's price-to-sales, price-to-earnings, price-to-book value, and price-to-cash flow ratios are all above their five-year averages. But that's not the whole story either. Coca-Cola's P/E ratio is around 28.5x versus a five-year average of 26.5x and the consumer staples average of a little over 23x. The S&P 500 index's (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) P/E ratio is only around 22x. Coca-Cola's stock isn't cheap. Given management's still strong outlook for the future, it seems highly likely that Coca-Cola stock will remain expensive in a year's time. That's wonderful if you own it already, but not so great if you are just starting to consider the stock today. As famed value investor Benjamin Graham has noted, even great companies can be bad investments if you pay too much for their stocks. Struggling PepsiCo, however, might be worth a deep dive given that its valuation looks historically attractive. Before you buy stock in Coca-Cola, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the for investors to buy now… and Coca-Cola wasn't one of them. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years. Consider when Netflix made this list on December 17, 2004... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you'd have $651,049!* Or when Nvidia made this list on April 15, 2005... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you'd have $828,224!* Now, it's worth noting Stock Advisor's total average return is 979% — a market-crushing outperformance compared to 171% for the S&P 500. Don't miss out on the latest top 10 list, available when you join . See the 10 stocks » *Stock Advisor returns as of May 19, 2025 Reuben Gregg Brewer has positions in PepsiCo. The Motley Fool has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. Where Will Coca-Cola Stock Be in 1 Year? was originally published by The Motley Fool Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Newsweek
7 hours ago
- Business
- Newsweek
List of Companies Laying Off Employees in June
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Thousands of employees across various industries are expected to be laid off in June. Companies are required to send out a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN) notice before implementing mass layoffs. Roughly 138 employers plan to lay off workers in June, according to Why It Matters American workers and businesses have feared economic turmoil, due in part to the fallout from tariffs imposed on virtually every other nation, as well as on unique industries such as steel and aluminum, and foreign automobiles. Layoffs may not directly correlate to the current economic climate, as some companies strive to maximize profits at the behest of the broader workforce. Others attempt to better fulfill demand. A Coca-Cola delivery driver unloads his truck on April 12, 2021, in Lake Oswego, Oregon. A Coca-Cola delivery driver unloads his truck on April 12, 2021, in Lake Oswego, Oregon. Getty Images What To Know Nearly 160 companies will be laying off employees throughout the month of June, exceeding the approximately 130 companies that did so in May. The layoffs will affect multiple industries, including retail, pharmaceutical, food and beverage, airlines, package delivery and more. Layoffs in the workforce vary by company, with some laying off between one and 25 employees; other companies, like U.S. Cellular, have larger cuts planned. The full list, based on WARN notices via includes: Newark Group Air Wisconsin Airlines American Institutes of Research Leidos Holdings Cali Nail Market Wells Fargo Chevron Texaco Saddle Creek Logistics Services Whirlpool Corporation Interstate Management Company LLC S3 Shared Service Solution OTG Management (Terminal 5) SDS Lumber United States Cellular Corporation Confluent Medical Technologies USCC Management Services Pfizer FedEx FEAM Aero Washington Prime Group Vail Corporation Mount McKinley Ardent Mills ImmPact Bio USA Inc., a subsidiary of Lyell Immunopharma Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center NEP Group True Food Kitchen Benchmark Precision Technologies INOAC Exterior Systems ASRC Federal Professional Services Thrifty Payless (Rite Aid) The Bartell Drug Company (Rite Aid) Rite Aid Corporation Saks Global ActivCare Living Metalco USA International Republican Institute Technoprobe America Blue Cross of Idaho Oxbo International Corporation Primo Brands Chik-fil-A US Arconic Goodwill of the San Francisco Bay CVS Health Corporation Pacific Biosciences of California Right At School McDonald's Restaurant of California Legoland California Resort UPS First Student CYH Manhattan (The Stewart Hotel) Winnebago Industries Kinkisharyo International TEKsystems Graphic Solutions Corsicana Mattress Company Pixelle Specialty Solutions Walmart Jones Lang LaSalle Virtex Enterprises Quickway Transportation Case Paper Co. Davis Express Mental Health Association of New York City (Vibrant Emotional Health) MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center and Women's Hospital Long Beach Illumina Bronco Wine Company, Bivio Transport and Logistics Company Barrel Ten Quarter Circle INOAC Exterior Systems GMRI (Eddie V's) Morgan Stanley 23andMe SSP America MV Transportation Chevron USA Aramark TC&Js Enterprises, franchise operator of Chick-fil-A Lacroix DRV Cruiser RV Heartland Recreational Vehicles RTX Battelle Fresenius Medical Care Metropolitan Animal Specialty Hospital Cayuga Home for Children (Cayuga Centers) Interstate Hotels (The Roosevelt Hotel) Cherokee Nation Management & Consulting Plug Power AMT Medical (Velocity medtech) Amerant Mortgage YMCA of San Diego B&P Plastics (Advance Plastic) JP Morgan Chase Raytheon Technologies Hy-Vee Fresh Commissary Hy-Vee Chariton Shortcuts Facility Portland Facility Tenneco Lutheran Services in Iowa Feller's CJ Logistics America Centene Management Company The Model Z Modular Adient Novartis Pharmaceuticals Accelerate360 Distribution Thermo Fisher Cardinal NetApp Kaiser Permanente Arvinas Van's Corporate Headquarters Enterprise for Progress in the Community (EPIC) Child Care Associates Sodexo Oracle America The GEO Group Downtown College Preparatory Federal Express Corporation (BTRA Facility) Smurfikt Westrock Facility (Texas) Urban Alchemy tkMomentum Ford, Walker, Haggerty & Behar, LLP St. Vincent's School for Boys Community Action Marin NGM Biopharmaceuticals Pride Industries Elijah House Foundation Center Point Aramark Campus, LLC at the University of Rochester Northern Air Cargo Forte Openings Solutions Chiloquin Facility Sky Zone ERMC Aviation Services Leidos Holdings Dana PULAU Corporation T. Marzetti Cano Health Center for Family & Child Enrichment Building Robotics SSC Services for Education (Muncie Community Schools) Tampa Sportservice TransitAmerica Services Lignetics (Cascade Locks Facility) The Coca-Cola Company CoStar Realty Information Navajo Incorporated, Portland Facility Brinks Bunzl Distribution USA ASM Global Durhan School Services-Wichita Falls Broadway Services BH Security (Brinks Home) Orchid Orthopedic Solutions What People Are Saying James Hohman, director of fiscal policy at the Mackinac Center for Public Policy, told Newsweek: "In America now, the machinists and pharmacists earn twice what machinists do. There are twice as many drivers as metal workers, and driving pays more. Service industries in general pay more than manufacturing in America right now. "The United States has been getting richer; the rich are getting richer, and the poor are getting richer. The United States has more households who are earning more over the past generation; globalization is a part of that." HR consultant Bryan Driscoll previously told Newsweek: "Workers should brace themselves, yes, not because they're underperforming, but because employers are still addicted to short-term balance sheet optics. We're watching health insurers and government agencies slash jobs while claiming they're realigning or restructuring. That's just code for cutting people to cut costs." Alex Beene, a financial literacy instructor for the University of Tennessee at Martin, previously told Newsweek: "It's a tale of two different kinds of layoffs. Federal government entities like the Department of Health and Human Services are going through a dramatic restructuring following the arrival of a new administration, meaning some positions will either be eliminated or combined with other roles for efficiency standards. "At the same time, we're also seeing health insurers scaling back their workforces. Rising medical expenses paired with those who are insured utilizing their coverage more frequently have some insurers cutting jobs to free up cash in the face of lower revenues." What Happens Next Driscoll said companies will continue to cut jobs as a way to prioritize profits, and now the U.S. government has also gotten on board. President Donald Trump announced on May 25 that he would delay imposing planned 50 percent tariffs on trade with the European Union from June 1 to July 9, following a request from European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
7NEWS
9 hours ago
- Business
- 7NEWS
Brisbane cracks open $75m mega Coca-Cola canning line to quench energy drink thirst
With energy drink demand bubbling over, Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) has poured $75 million into a new mega canning line in Australia. The state-of-the-art production line at the company's Richlands site in Brisbane, Queensland, was recently opened — and unveiled a rare glimpse inside the factory. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Coke's largest canning line unveiled in Brisbane. If canning at full capacity, the new line pumps out 2,000 cans per minute, 120,000 per hour, and nearly three million each day. It is set to keep up with the nation's craving for high-caffeine drinks such as Monster and Mother, as well as fizzy favourites such as Coca-Cola, Sprite and Fanta. 'This is a landmark moment for our operations in Australia,' CCEP Australia managing director Orlando Rodriguez said. 'Richlands is our largest manufacturing site in our Australian network, and now it's home to our most efficient and largest canning line to date in our global network — bolstering Queensland 's thriving manufacturing industry and supporting Aussie jobs.' The 18-month build provided work for more than 250 local contractors and the new line has already created 18 full-time jobs. 'It's a real win for Queensland manufacturing and a real win for local jobs, ' CCEP Australian director of manufacturing Tom Scheibling said. 'It really is a major investment in our people here in Richlands.' Rodriguez said the investment reflects the company's commitment to local production and reducing environmental impact. 'Our philosophy is centred on making it where we sell it — reducing the distance our products travel, cutting emissions and keeping shelves stocked more efficiently.' The new line is as smart as it is speedy, using room-temperature can filling to slash energy use by 23 per cent compared with older lines. A boosted water treatment system ups water efficiency by 67 per cent. Coca-Cola drinks have been made in Australia for nearly 90 years. The company now employs more than 3,000 people nationwide — more than 700 of them in Queensland.
NBC Sports
16 hours ago
- Automotive
- NBC Sports
Speedway executive on any schedule changes: 'Interesting to see what happens going forward'
LEBANON, Tenn. — Marcus Smith, CEO of Speedway Motorsports, told NBC Sports Saturday that 'we're always working on ways to make a positive impact on the schedule and sport' but was noncommittal about the status of the Charlotte Roval and if North Wilkesboro Speedway will host a points race next season. Former Cup champion Brad Keselowski said a couple of weeks ago that NASCAR should move the All-Star Race from North Wilkesboro and give that track a points race. Keselowski also said that NASCAR should move the All-Star Race back to Charlotte Motor Speedway and that the race on the track's Roval should go away. Ryan Blaney said he liked Keselowski's idea. Kyle Busch said the All-Star Race should stay at North Wilkesboro. Dustin Long, Speedway Motorsports operates both North Wilkesboro Speedway and Charlotte Motor Speedway among its 10 tracks that hold Cup races. Nashville Superspeedway, which is hosting Sunday's Cup race, also is a Speedway Motorsports track. 'I'm really glad that the race in North Wilkesboro was so exciting and the (Coca-Cola) 600 (at Charlotte) was so exciting,' Smith told NBC Sports. 'A lot of people probably didn't expect for Wilkesboro, for instance, to be such an exciting race. You never know what might happen.' Asked about North Wilkesboro hosting a points race instead of the All-Star Race, Smith told NBC Sports: 'Interesting to see what happens going forward. I don't know. We're certainly looking at ideas but still pretty excited about the last couple of weeks that we've had.' This was the third year that the All-Star Race has been held at North Wilkesboro. Kyle Larson won the event in 2023, Joey Logano won it in 2024, and Christopher Bell won the race this season. Charlotte Motor Speedway's playoff race has been held on its Roval since 2018. The track's fall race was moved off the oval and put on the Roval, which combines elements of the track's road course and oval when the racing on intermediate tracks was not as entertaining. With racing on intermediate tracks like Charlotte Motor Speedway arguably the best in the series, it's led to some calls about Charlotte Motor Speedway moving its playoff race back to the oval.
