Beverage stocks setting the pace in consumer goods sector

• Monster Beverage (NASDAQ:MNST) is up 4.51% on a huge volume move.
• Other beverage stocks with a head of steam include National Beverage Corporation (FIZZ +4.2%), Boston Beer (SAM +2.2%), Molson Coors (TAP +1.9%), Dr Pepper Snapple (DPS-OLD +1.8%) and Jones Soda (OTC:JSDA +2.8%). Leading Brands (LBIX-OLD +12.1%) moved higher after a bullish Seeking Alpha article went live.
• It's not clear why the names are attracting so much attention today from investors (M&A intrigue?), but as a group beverage stocks are the top performer in the consumer goods sector.