In the spotlight: Nestle shares dip on commodity warning
By: Katy Askew | 10 June 2011
Shares in Nestle dipped following the company's annual investor meeting in Vevey this week, reflecting investor concerns over spiking commodity prices. However, while the Swiss food giant did provide some candid commentary on the outlook for its input costs, it was also upbeat on its ability to continue to improve margins and drive revenues. Katy Humphries reports.
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Shares in Nestle dipped following the company's annual investor meeting in Vevey this week, reflecting investor concerns over spiking commodity prices. However, while the Swiss food giant did provide some candid commentary on the outlook for its input costs, it was also upbeat on its ability to continue to improve margins and drive revenues. Katy Humphries reports.
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