Zana Möhlmann from Singapore crowned Global Bartender of the Year 2026 at the prestigious Diageo World Class Global Finals event in Edinburgh

EDINBURGH, United Kingdom, Oct. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Zana Möhlmann from Singapore has been crowned Diageo World Class Global Bartender of the Year 2026 at the world's biggest cocktail competition, taking top place among finalists from six continents. Möhlmann of East47 at Conrad Singapore Orchard combined technical mastery and creative flair with the warm, intuitive hospitality that defines a truly world class bartender.

GlobeNewsWire • 5 hours ago

Diageo: Gen Z Is Drinking Again, And They Want Cocktails

Diageo is reiterated as a Buy, with restructuring nearing completion and earnings growth expected to rebound strongly. DEO's premium global brand portfolio and improving Gen Z consumption trends position the company for solid long-term appreciation. Analyst consensus forecasts net income to rise from $1.7B in 2026 to $4.6B by 2031, with margins rebounding above 20%.

Seeking Alpha • a day ago

4 Low-Beta Defensive Stocks to Grab on Declining Consumer Sentiment

Declining consumer sentiment and inflation fears put ADM, DOLE, DEO and HSY in focus as low-beta defensive stocks with earnings growth potential and dividend yields.

Zacks Investment Research • Oct 12, 2026

Best Income Stocks to Buy for October 12th

EQNR, JBL and DEO made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) income stocks list on October 12, 2026.

Zacks Investment Research • Oct 12, 2026

70 Million Luxury Shoppers Vanished, and 5 US Stocks Are in the Blast Radius

The global luxury market shed tens of millions of shoppers in just a few years, and the shockwaves are still moving through five American stocks with very different chances of surviving the reset.

24/7 Wall Street • Oct 8, 2026

Zacks Industry Outlook Anheuser-Busch InBev, Constellation Brands, Brown-Forman and Molson Coors

Anheuser-Busch InBev, Constellation Brands, Brown-Forman and Molson Coors have been highlighted in this Industry Outlook article.

Zacks Investment Research • Oct 8, 2026

5 Alcohol Stocks to Watch as Innovation Fuels Industry Growth

Beverages - Alcohol industry players are tapping RTD cocktails, and low- and no-alcohol innovation, while tariffs and softer consumption could pressure costs, volumes, pricing power and industry margins.

Zacks Investment Research • Oct 7, 2026

SMIRNOFF ICE PARTNERS WITH BRITTANY BROSKI TO BRING THE PARTY TO HALLOWEEN, THE HOLIDAYS AND BEYOND

Comedian, creator and podcast host joins Smirnoff Ice for exclusive merch, original content and the brand's first-ever Halloween bash NEW YORK, Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Smirnoff Ice and Brittany Broski are making it official. The two are joining forces for a partnership that kicks off with Halloween and only gets more delightfully absurd from there.

PRNewsWire • Oct 1, 2026

WORLD CLASS IS BACK: DIAGEO RETURNS WITH TALES OF THE COCKTAIL FOUNDATION TO FIND THE NEXT US BARTENDER OF THE YEAR

The 2027 World Class US competition is now accepting applications, bringing bartenders together for another season of competition, education and community building NEW YORK, Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The search for the next US Bartender of the Year is officially underway. Now in its 15th season in the US, Tales of the Cocktail Foundation Presents World Class Sponsored by DIAGEO returns in 2027, inviting bartenders from across the country to put their skills to the test, grow their careers and become part of one of the industry's most esteemed bartending communities.

PRNewsWire • Oct 1, 2026

Jefferies backs Diageo CFO swap

Jefferies has urged investors to buy any weakness in Diageo PLC (LSE:DGE) shares, arguing the market is likely to take the departure of its finance chief negatively but that it changes little for the drinks group's turnaround. The broker reiterated a "buy" rating and a 2,200p price target on the FTSE 100 company, implying about 34% upside from 1,638.5p.

Proactive Investors • Sep 23, 2026