Coca-Cola isn't one giant corporation — it's a system of almost 275 companies

Unless you're an attentive investor or you work in the industry, you may not realize that Coca-Cola isn't just one giant corporation; it's a system of almost 275 independent small companies connected to The Coca-Cola Company.

Companies fight back against hedge funds

As activist investors intensify their efforts to shake up large firms, a new alliance has formed to hit back at the Carl Icahns and Dan Loebs of the world.