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Recent earnings signal strain on low-income consumers, expert says
Reuters Videos141d agoneutralVIDEO
Recent earnings signal strain on low-income consumers, expert says

<body><p>STORY: McDonald's was among the companies on Thursday that said higher gas prices linked to the Iran war were disproportionately hurting low‑income consumers, as the burger chain warned of a weak start to its second quarter.</p><p>"The lower end seems to be really struggling at this point," Buchanan said. "And this earnings season really has highlighted that. From Whirlpool to McDonald's, we've seen some of these names and corporations really communicate [that] in a very direct way."</p><p>"The tipping point is an inflection in labor," Buchanan continued. "If we have a labor blip where jobs aren't as plentiful... we really feel like there's a lot of stress that could emanate throughout our marketplace" that could pressure U.S. stock prices.</p></body>

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McDonald's (MCD) Q1 2026 Earnings Transcript
Motley Fool141d agoneutral
McDonald's (MCD) Q1 2026 Earnings Transcript

Christopher Kempczinski: Good morning, everyone, and thank you for joining us. In a challenging environment, our system stayed focused on what we can control, delivering on the things that matter most to our customers, compelling value that brings customers in the door, breakthrough marketing that gives people a reason to choose McDonald's and great tasting menu innovation that keeps us relevant and gives customers more of what they want.

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Shake Shack stumbles as fast‑food demand softens; shares plunge
Reuters Videos141d agobearishVIDEO
Shake Shack stumbles as fast‑food demand softens; shares plunge

<body><p>STORY: Shares of Shake Shack plunged as much as 30% on Thursday and were heading for their worst day ever&nbsp;after the restaurant chain reported a quarterly profit loss and missed Wall Street's revenue estimates.</p><p>Shake Shack said it was hurt by rising commodity costs, including beef, and weak consumer spending.</p><p>And it's not the only fast‑food chain seeing consumers tighten their belts.</p><p>McDonald's, Domino's and Papa John's all reported weaker quarterly sales growth, signaling pressure on consumer spending from rising gas prices driven by the U.S. war in Iran.</p><p>Companies like Chipotle and Restaurant Brands International have also flagged rising beef prices, which have set records due to dwindling U.S. cattle supplies.</p><p>Shake Shack executives said on a post-earnings call that the company's short-term results will continue to be impacted by the ongoing war in the Middle East.</p></body>

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Krispy Kreme 1Q Adjusted EBITDA Jumps 38% Amid Turnaround
Exec Edge141d agobullish
Krispy Kreme 1Q Adjusted EBITDA Jumps 38% Amid Turnaround

By Daniella Parra Krispy Kreme, Inc. (Nasdaq: DNUT) said adjusted EBITDA rose 38 percent in the first quarter to $33.1 million from a year earlier amid a company turnaround. Net revenue fell 2.2 percent to $367 million, it said, adding that the company is seeing wider adoption of its capital-light international franchise model. “The first […]

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BK Pres. on burger wars: 'We're outperforming the industry right now'
Yahoo Finance Video141d agobullishVIDEO
BK Pres. on burger wars: 'We're outperforming the industry right now'

The burger wars are heating up. Burger King (QSR) is taking a slightly different approach, focusing on consumer input and evaluating the brand staples rather than launching new products. Tom Curtis, Burger King President US & Canada, joins Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi to discuss what’s new with the Whopper, the operational improvements driving the brand’s turnaround, and why he believes Burger King is outperforming rivals—including McDonald’s (MCD), which is signaling a potential slowdown next quarter.

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VIX Stands Firm as Fear Drains, Stocks Chase Records and Earnings Keep Dip-Buyers Engaged
24/7 Wall St.141d agobullish
VIX Stands Firm as Fear Drains, Stocks Chase Records and Earnings Keep Dip-Buyers Engaged

The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) slipped about 1.2% Thursday morning to hover just above the 17 level, extending a steady drift lower from the 31.05 peak set on March 27. The fear gauge is down 28% over the past month and squarely inside the 15 to 20 normal band. With stocks perched near records, the ... VIX Stands Firm as Fear Drains, Stocks Chase Records and Earnings Keep Dip-Buyers Engaged

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Why McDonald's may be a better consumer story than an investment play
Yahoo Finance Video141d agoneutralVIDEO
Why McDonald's may be a better consumer story than an investment play

McDonald’s (MCD) topped Q1 estimates after four straight quarters of same-store sales growth, but CEO Chris Kempczinski warns business could slow next quarter. Yahoo Finance’s Julie Hyman and Head of News Myles Udland break down why McDonald’s may be a stronger consumer story than an investor story.

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McDonald's misses US sales growth target as consumer spending tightens
Reuters Videos141d agobearishVIDEO
McDonald's misses US sales growth target as consumer spending tightens

<body><p>STORY: McDonald's missed its U.S. sales growth target in the first quarter.</p><p>The world's biggest burger chain posted U.S. same‑store sales growth of 3.9% - below Wall Street estimates.</p><p>Thursday's update showed low-price meal deals and limited-time offers struggled to draw diners.</p><p>Consumers have recently pulled back on spending due to higher fuel and grocery costs.</p><p>CEO Chris Kempczinski said the operating environment was still "challenging."</p><p>That was depsite McDonald's beating quarterly estimates for revenue and profit.</p><p>Several U.S. restaurant chains like Wingstop and Domino's have reported weaker quarterly sales growth.</p><p>They cited a hit to customer spending from soaring gasoline prices caused by the Iran war.</p><p>Wall Street analysts also argue lower-income consumers have turned more selective.</p><p>It's seen buyers trade down to simpler, single‑item orders rather than full meals.</p><p>Data from Placer.ai showed U.S. traffic was uneven at McDonald's through the first quarter.</p><p>Same-store visits fell 1.3% in January due to winter storms.</p><p>Traffic bounced back just under 4% in February on pent‑up demand, but slipped again in March.</p><p>On a global scale, McDonald's found comparable sales rose 3.8% - slightly behind analyst forecasts.</p><p>Although it was an improvement on last year's numbers.</p><p>The firm's total revenue of $6.52 billion beat estimates.</p></body>

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Dow Gives Back Gains After Topping 50,000
Barrons.com141d agoneutral
Dow Gives Back Gains After Topping 50,000

The stock market opened a touch higher on Thursday even though chip stocks finally lost some steam after Arm’s earnings. The Dow was flat. Just like yesterday, it lost steam after crossing 50,000. It hasn't closed above that level since Feb.

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S&P 500 Gains Unleashed on Chip Stock Strength, Falling Oil and Return to Optimism
24/7 Wall St.141d agobearish
S&P 500 Gains Unleashed on Chip Stock Strength, Falling Oil and Return to Optimism

The S&P 500 (^GSPC) punched to a fresh record Wednesday, with the broader market index now perched above 7,300. With a 7.6% YTD gain in the S&P 500 (^GSPC), bulls are back in control, citing a roughly 15% rally off the March low as AI earnings, easing Iran tensions, and softer crude combine to push ... S&P 500 Gains Unleashed on Chip Stock Strength, Falling Oil and Return to Optimism

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