Goldman Sachs surprisingly ranks Spain as the top World Cup contender, contradicting XP's preference for France to dominate the tournament. Retail and beverage stocks in tourist destinations are considered crucial investments by XP model.
The World Cup may have a clear leader in France, but in the financial arena, certain retail and beverage companies are emerging as top contenders to win investors' favour.
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Based on extensive modeling, XP's forecast predicted a 9% likelihood that France would claim victory in July, outpacing Spain at 6.4% and Argentina at 6.1%, while Brazil trailed closely behind at 6%.
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Goldman Sachs' rival model placed Spain at the top last week, assigning a significant 26% likelihood of victory, ahead of France, Argentina, and Brazil, illustrating the divergence that can occur in data-driven predictions for soccer's most unpredictable sport.
As pundits weigh their chances of winning the coveted trophy, investors are placing wagers on potential champions. The revamped 48-team World Cup, set to take place in the US, Canada, and Mexico, is expected to boost global tourism, transportation and streaming industries.
Brazilian analysts identify promising sectors beyond beverages: retail areas like clothing, electronics and food products.
Brazil's Grupo SBF, the distributor of Nike, which sponsors the Brazilian national team, has emerged as a prime candidate to capitalize on World Cup enthusiasm. Meanwhile, Ambev, a leading brewer, is gaining attention for its strong presence in the country's food and beverage market, according to analysts' observations.
Firms are preparing for a surge in orders.
Brazilian brokerage MBRF (MBRF3.SA) predicts that World Cup-related food sales will surge up to 50% higher than the last tournament in Qatar's late 2022 schedule, thanks to extended competition dates and promotional efforts opening new market opportunities.
The favorable match schedule is expected to boost gatherings, as Brazil will play on a weekend and a Friday in the group stage, potentially increasing interest in barbecues and snack sales significantly. The team's goal is to achieve their fifth quarter-final appearance.
According to MBRF's marketing vice president Manoel Martins, the World Cup will be a significant event for the company, rivaling its peak sales periods like year-end celebrations and Mother's Day.
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Brazilian brokerage MBRF(MBRF3.SA) predicts that World Cup-related food sales will surge up to 50% higher than the last tournament in Qatar's late 2022 schedule, thanks to extended competition dates and promotional efforts opening new market opportunities.
