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What's Going on With Coca-Cola Stock Friday?

Jul 17, 2026, 9:51 AMLekha Gupta

Coca-Cola ($KO) shares rise as investors eye defensive stocks ahead of the July 28 earnings report. Get the technical outlook.

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