What Disney and PepsiCo Said About the Consumer Economy

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That made news from Walt Disney (DIS -1.27%) and PepsiCo (PEP 0.95%) particularly important, as both companies get their business from consumers who are willing to pay for the products and experiences they offer. Below, you'll see what Disney and PepsiCo said, and how shareholders reacted to the latest news from the consumer stocks. Disney wins a battleShares of Walt Disney fell 1% on Thursday. PepsiCo makes inflation fighters happyShares of PepsiCo, meanwhile, rose 1%. Even better for shareholders, PepsiCo increased its dividend by 10% to $1.265 per share on a quarterly basis.
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