Diageo

DEO

Capitalización de mercado USD 52.9 mil M

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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.

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.

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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.

Diageo PLC (LSE:DGE) has appointed WPP PLC (LSE:WPP) chief financial officer Joanne Wilson as its new CFO, with Wilson set to join the drinks group's board and executive committee in 2027. She will replace Nik Jhangiani, who joined Diageo from Coca-Cola Europacific Partners in September 2024 and also served as interim chief executive between July and December 2025.