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Hershey

American  
[hur-shee] / ˈhɜr ʃi /

noun

  1. Alfred Day, 1908–97, U.S. biologist: helped lay the foundation of modern molecular genetics; Nobel Prize in Medicine 1969.

  2. Lewis B(laine), 1893–1977, U.S. Army general: director of the Selective Service System 1941–70.

  3. Milton Snavely 1857–1945, U.S. businessman: founder of chocolate manufacturing company.

  4. a town in central Pennsylvania.

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Hershey unveiled a plan to expand beyond chocolate into high-growth snacking categories and modernize its supply chain.

From The Wall Street Journal

Unfortunately for Hershey, current owner of the candy business, Reese also has bad days.

From The Wall Street Journal

Costco Wholesale trades at 48 times forward earnings; Walmart at 45 times; even candy bar maker Hershey trades at 27 times.

From Barron's

Hershey, one of the sector’s best performers, is up 26% in three months.

From Barron's

Win it from your couch: Hershey’s edible gold medals.

From MarketWatch

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