DPS
"A Billionaire's Brand Strategy" - Washington Post Article on Buffett
In the eyes of many, the Oracle of Omaha -- whose Berkshire Hathaway holding company owns or has major stakes in many iconic brands, including Fruit of the Loom, Kraft Foods and Johnson & Johnson -- looks like a brand investor...
Spin-Off Buy: Dr Pepper Snapple Group
Why is the Street staying away from Dr Pepper Snapple Group (DPS)? Is this one of those classic misunderstood spin-offs that Peter Lynch always talks about? We definitely think so - this is a great company that holds a number of classic brands like:Dr Pepper, Snapple, 7 UP, Sunkist, A&W, Hawaiian Punch and a lot more.
Dr Pepper Snapple: Spin-off Bargain?
On Wednesday the 7th, Dr Pepper Snapple Group (DPS) officially began to trade. Its $25 price tag is lower than many expected after the soft-drink maker was spun-off of its parent company, Cadbury Schweppes.

