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Both chains launched new energy drinks just days apart. The real fight is over who can stand out in a category getting crowded fast.

While McDonald's has lagged behind the S&P 500 Index over the past year, analysts are moderately optimistic about the stock’s prospects.

These blue chips are down but continue to pay generous dividends to shareholders.

McDonald's stock has been under pressure over the past year, yet the picture on valuation checks is more balanced, with the intrinsic value estimate sitting close to the current share price while traditional multiples suggest the stock may be on the cheap side. Over the last 5 years the stock has returned about 23.8%, which points to a moderate long term gain rather than an aggressive rerating. Expectations for ongoing cash generation from McDonald's franchise focused model may support the...

McDonald's has quietly beaten the market during that time, and its approach to the restaurant business may surprise you.

The fast-food giant showered its owners with cash, yet the stock fell far behind the market. Here’s the accounting of what that trade-off actually bought.

Traffic at US restaurants remained depressed in the second quarter amid a difficult consumer environ

Wendy’s stock is trading at a steep discount to fast-food rivals. Turnarounds at Domino’s and McDonald’s show what the burger chain needs to fix.

Wendy's short interest has climbed to one of its highest readings on record, and a sudden 4% snapback after a brutal single-session collapse is raising an uncomfortable question for anyone still holding a short position in the burger chain.

A familiar product could test McDonald's traffic strategy

Cautious consumers and rising competition are squeezing companies’ profits.

MCD and DPZ pursue growth through global expansion, digital initiatives and customer engagement, with distinct strategies.

Trian Fund Management just pulled the plug on a deal that had sent Wendy's stock soaring, and now investors are staring at a business the CEO has openly called a disappointment with no buyout floor to fall back on.

Kohl's, McDonald's, and Walmart are all flashing the same warning sign, and it points to a crisis already swallowing half the country before most economists will admit it exists.

The fast-food giant is ending a 13-year tradition as it brings an all-American flavor to its fall menu.

Trump's 90-day beef tariff waiver could lower costs for fast-food chains and meat distributors, benefiting ETFs with exposure to these companies.

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The Bahnsen Group CIO, David Bahnsen, talks with Market Domination's Josh Lipton about how dividend growth investing can build long-term wealth and outperform inflation. Bahnsen emphasizes that young investors benefit from a dividend growth strategy because of its compounding potential.

The fast-food giant is standing out in a down market, but its real value for your portfolio is a story told over years, not days.

McDonald's stock triggered by digital platform integration progress McDonald's (MCD) is back in focus after management highlighted progress on a unified digital platform that links its app, loyalty program, pricing engine, HR and finance systems across major markets. For investors, this system level integration raises fresh questions about how digital ordering, personalized offers and back office efficiencies might influence McDonald's revenue, margins and the long term appeal of the stock at...

McDonald's unified digital platform could unlock growth, personalization and productivity as integration across major markets nears completion.

Chipotle's focus on digital engagement, menu innovation and unit expansion bode well. Yet high costs pose concerns.

She has previous experience at Steak n Shake and McDonald’s.

The RBI chain updated its breading, marinade, sauces and packaging in a comprehensive overhaul to make its nuggets juicier and crispier.

SBUX's 27.2% YTD rally reflects stronger traffic, margin recovery and raised guidance, but consumer uncertainty and input costs remain key risks.

The fast-food chain has named the former McDonald’s marketing executive to a key role as it works on its comeback.

DPZ's 15.3% six-month slide reflects weak ticket trends and margin pressure, but order growth, loyalty gains and a discounted valuation support a hold.

Bob Wright said that the chain has traded quality for cost savings and that a former McDonald’s executive is joining as marketing chief.

Tariq Hassan will succeed Lindsay Radkoski, U.S. CMO since 2023, as the chain continues to execute a turnaround plan.

McDonald’s energy-drink push could give MCD stock a fresh catalyst after a roughly 11% 2026 decline.