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In recent days, McDonald’s has rolled out its “McDonald’s NEXT” plan, new AI-powered drive‑thru pilots with Google, and FIFA World Cup 26 promotions, while also facing scrutiny after a severe workplace violence incident at a California restaurant left a shift manager badly burned. Together, these developments highlight how McDonald’s push into automation and experiential marketing sits alongside renewed questions about workplace safety and operational controls. We’ll now examine how...

For years, McDonald's would bring the McRib back in limited locations for a short period. The tactic created social media buzz whenever the sandwich was spotted, leading to people sharing sightings, and even the creation of a website that tracks releases around the world. "If McRibs were available ...

A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after the CPI data showed food away from home rose only 0.3% in May, well within manageable range for operators.

A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after the CPI data showed food away from home rose only 0.3% in May, well within manageable range for operators.

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McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE:MCD) was among the stocks Jim Cramer discussed on Mad Money, along with the recent sell-off in the market. When a caller mentioned that they are worried about the stock, Cramer said: You’re worried about McDonald’s? Nah, you don’t need to worry about McDonald’s. Look, McDonald’s, it does have a, it has a […]

Investors may be wondering if McDonald's current share price lines up with its underlying worth, or if the stock is offering a margin of safety right now. The stock last closed at US$282.25, with a 2.1% gain over the past week, a 2.4% gain over the past month, and returns that are down 6.9% year to date and down 3.8% over the past year, while still showing a 5.0% gain over three years and 34.0% over five years. Recent headlines have focused on McDonald's position in the global fast food...

New data suggests coffee and chicken are some of the hottest retail brands right now.

Although Yum! Brands has underperformed relative to the consumer cyclical Sector over the past year, Wall Street analysts maintain a moderately optimistic outlook on the stock’s prospects.

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McDonald’s (NYSE:MCD) has structural characteristics suited to multi-decade ownership, because its franchise-fee economics, dividend track record, and counter-cyclical value positioning make it one of the few consumer businesses that compounds quietly through every type of market. For an investor in their 50s or 60s who is tired of being whipsawed by every AI cycle, currency ... 1 Unstoppable Fast-Food Giant to Buy Hand Over Fist and Hold for 25 Years

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McDonald’s (MCD) shares have established a firming technical floor around the $275-$280 range following a period of consolidation. The stock currently carries a 100% “Sell” overall technical opinion from Barchart. This is understandable given the stock’s fall from grace, down from the $340 area just three months ago. Technical momentum...

McDonald's is facing fresh scrutiny after an employee in California was seriously injured in a workplace violence incident involving a coworker. At the same time, the company is again under public pressure over workplace harassment issues in the UK that have already drawn significant attention. These developments raise questions about workplace safety, corporate culture and operational controls across McDonald's global footprint. For investors tracking NYSE:MCD, these events come as the...

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A retiree’s $40,000 dividend income stream sounds modest next to a neighbor’s $90,000. But the growth rate often matters more than the starting number. A portfolio generating $40,000 today that grows its income by 8% annually produces roughly $86,000 in ten years and more than $186,000 in twenty. That is the power of compounding. The ... The Dividend Growth Portfolio That Starts at $40,000 a Year and Ends at $150,000

SBUX leans on a $2B savings plan as Q2 margins expand and FY26 EPS guidance rises, aiming to turn sales momentum into steadier earnings.

McDonald's is expanding beverages globally with new McCaf?? drinks and planned energy offerings, aiming to boost traffic, checks and sales in 2026.

The 2026 World Cup, to be played in North America, has been called the equivalent of 104 Super Bowls in a month. Who stands to gain—and what it will cost fans.

McDonald’s Corp (NYSE:MCD) is one of the best stocks to buy according to billionaire Bill Gates. Analysts see more than 20% upside potential on MCD stock from the current level. On June 1, McDonald’s Corp (NYSE:MCD) unveiled a new set of strategies designed to drive the next phase of its growth. The plan is called […]

U.S. consumers haven’t stopped spending money since the Iran war drove up fuel prices, but many shoppers are reassessing what they buy and where, according to company executives and retail analysts. During recent earnings calls with analysts, executives from American mainstays like Walmart, McDonald's and Dollar General cited overall shopper resilience as well as noticeable cutbacks by lower-income customers.

Recent share performance check-in McDonald's (MCD) has slipped in recent trading, with the stock down about 0.2% over the past day, nearly 1.9% over the past week, and about 4.4% over the past month. See our latest analysis for McDonald's. At a share price of $272.72, the stock has retreated in recent months, with the 90 day share price return down 16.87% and the 1 year total shareholder return down 9.59%, which marks a clear loss of momentum versus its modest 3 year and 5 year total...

One haven from Friday's selloff: Kimberly-Clark, whose stock had been battered over the past year. The Kleenex maker jumped 6.3% Friday, helping consumer staples to become the S&P 500's best-performing sector.

US stocks (^DJI, ^IXIC, ^GSPC) sink in Friday trading, the Nasdaq Composite leading losses and closing over 1,100 points lower (4.18%). The market is reacting to May's overwhelmingly positive labor data — 172,000 jobs added the US economy vs. estimates of 88,000 — raising investor concerns that the Federal Reserve may be inclined to hike interest rates. Yahoo Finance Markets and Data Editor Jared Blikre breaks down the day's biggest market moves.

CMG refreshes Rewards to convert app-heavy loyalty into in-store repeat traffic; Q1 2026 loyalty hits 32% of sales, and enrollees rise 25%.

Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM) was among Jim Cramer’s stock calls on Mad Money, as he highlighted several opportunities in out-of-favor sectors. Cramer discussed the possible sale of the company’s pizza business, as he said: Got two fast food companies that are down on their luck that we all know, McDonald’s and Yum! Brands… As for […]

McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE:MCD) was among Jim Cramer’s stock calls on Mad Money, as he highlighted several opportunities in out-of-favor sectors. Cramer mentioned the company during the episode and said: Got two fast food companies that are down on their luck that we all know, McDonald’s and Yum! Brands. The former missed the quarter, something that’s […]

“We’re seeing negative cash flows in the lower-income brackets where they’re dipping into savings.”

The fast-food chain wants to win over budget-conscious consumers.

The 2026 World Cup, to be played in North America, has been called the equivalent of 104 Super Bowls in a month. Who stands to gain—and what it will cost fans.