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SBUX raises its fiscal 2026 outlook as traffic growth, margin recovery and cost savings strengthen the turnaround.

Seventy companies have raised their dividends through every recession and rate shock for at least a quarter century, but a bruising few quarters for some of NOBL's most-watched names put that unbroken record under real pressure heading into mid-2026.

Three dividend growers with very different setups are quietly positioning long-term investors for decades of rising income, but each one carries a specific risk in the second half of 2026 that could shake out impatient holders before the real compounding begins.

New guidance links moderate caffeine intake to lower cardiovascular risk

A Chinese coffee giant with tens of thousands of locations worldwide is quietly planting its flag in New York City, and the timing could not be worse for a Starbucks already struggling to keep pace with the broader market.

The average brokerage recommendation (ABR) for McDonald's (MCD) is equivalent to a Buy. The overly optimistic recommendations of Wall Street analysts make the effectiveness of this highly sought-after metric questionable. So, is it worth buying the stock?

A new Deutsche Bank report highlights how defense spending bolstered the shekel and a weak yen helped Japan have the cheapest iPhones in the world.

Investing.com -- A sample of shredded iceberg lettuce supplied by Taylor Farms tested positive for the parasite behind a multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, Reuters and The Wall Street Journal reported Saturday.

Taylor Farms is a critical supplier to restaurants and retailers, with produce from a single processing facility often distributed to customers across multiple states.

Most investors chase the biggest yield they can find, but the portfolio that actually grows your income year after year is built on a completely different logic. Here is how dividend math quietly delivers something that usually requires a performance review.

DGRO's next index rebalance could quietly shift millions of dollars across healthcare and financials, and one overlooked holding sits at the center of the trade. Here is why the December reconstitution deserves more attention than investors are giving it.

July 17 () - Foodborne illness outbreaks have repeatedly disrupted U. restaurant chains, triggering recalls, lawsuits and heightened regulatory scrutiny while pressuring customer traffic and sales.

Over the past six months, McDonald’s stock price fell to $272.15. Shareholders have lost 10.1% of their capital, which is disappointing considering the S&P 500 has climbed by 11.4%. This might have investors contemplating their next move.

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Opening Bid host Brian Sozzi tackles the Question of the Day: Should investors rotate away from fast-food stocks amid the parasite outbreak?

MasTec is the Zacks Bull of the Day as infrastructure and energy demand support growth, while Papa John's is the Bear amid sales and margin pressures.

McDonald's is poised to report second-quarter earnings next month, with consensus estimates calling for modest single-digit profit growth.

J.R. Simplot never dealt with small potatoes. This is a man who dropped out of school in the eighth grade and went on to found the Boise, Idaho-based J.R. Simplot Company, one of the world’s largest potato businesses. His wealth soared during World War II when he secured military contracts to ...

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing posted its fifth straight quarter of record earnings earlier today, but that wasn’t enough to cheer investors. The Nasdaq slipped 1.5%, with Sandisk Western Digital and Marvell among the biggest losers. The PHLX Semiconductor index was off 4.3%.

McDonald's shares are being grilled by investors.

SBUX and MCD are strengthening customer engagement through loyalty, value offerings and operational improvements as they compete for growth.

Can MCD's global marketing strategy drive customer traffic through cultural relevance, entertainment partnerships and localized campaigns?

The VIX is spiking, consumer sentiment is cratering, and the yield curve is flashing warnings it has not shown in over a year. Three defensive stocks are quietly building the kind of cash flow that holds up when the rest of the market does not.

McDonald's stock hits a two-year low at $264 as the bear market turns official. See the key Fibonacci and RSI levels.

McDonald's (MCD) has received quite a bit of attention from Zacks.com users lately. Therefore, it is wise to be aware of the facts that can impact the stock's prospects.

“The U.S. is operating as two distinct consumer economies, requiring a very different investment approach than in a more uniform spending environment,” says one fund manager.

One company posted a $515.8 million net loss with negative free cash flow; the other generated $7.2 billion in operating cash.

US restaurant and food distribution companies likely saw a mixed second quarter, with largely stable

Taco Bell said it temporarily removed some ingredients at select restaurants as a precaution. Markets are quick to price in the possibility that a food investigation becomes a brand problem.

McDonald's has spent the past year quietly expanding its menu through regional tests, limited-time offerings, and new chicken concepts. Now, the company's latest moves offer one of the clearest signs yet of how its menu strategy is evolving. The latest rollout reflects changing consumer tastes ...