Coke’s sales miss estimates as Diet Coke flags

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ATLANTA (AP) — Coca-Cola Co. reported sales that fell short of Wall Street estimates on Tuesday as demand weakened for Diet Coke in North America.

Globally, the world’s biggest beverage maker, said sales volume rose 3 percent in the second quarter — including a 2 percent increase in sodas — boosted by gains in places including China, India and the Middle East.

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