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’ customers include restaurants and retailers. Its onions were linked to a 2024 outbreak of E. coli.

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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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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 ...

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McDonald's and Starbucks have moved in sharply opposite directions this year, and the gap between their valuations tells a story that surprises most investors who assume the turnaround story is the safer bet.

McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE:MCD) is one of the 8 Worst Blue Chip Stocks to Buy Now. On July 9, 2026, Deutsche Bank lowered the firm’s price target on McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE:MCD) to $325 from $350 and kept a Buy rating on the shares ahead of the company’s Q2 report. On July 2, McDonald’s announced that Bryan […]

McDonald's (NYSE:MCD) shares have entered bear market territory after a prolonged period of underperformance. In response, the company has introduced its "McDonald's NEXT" plan, centered on menu changes, technology upgrades, and refreshed marketing. The initiative targets profitability pressures and weaker customer traffic that have raised questions for investors. McDonald's, trading at $268.94, is coming into this shift after the stock declined 11.3% year to date and 8.1% over the past...

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Investors are worried about the fast-food restaurant chain’s uncertain recovery plans.

While running a fast-food giant might seem easy, few legacy chains have stood the test of time like McDonald’s (founded 1940) or KFC (founded 1952). Survival requires constant adaptation. According to Placer.ai, Q1 2026 U.S. quick-service restaurant (QSR) traffic grew just 0.1% year-over-year as ...

McDonald's (MCD) reached $268.94 at the closing of the latest trading day, reflecting a -1.35% change compared to its last close.

SBUX's Channel Development revenues jump 39% YoY in Q2, adding momentum beyond company-operated stores through packaged coffee and ready-to-drink products.

WEN is advancing Project Fresh, digital initiatives and menu upgrades as it works to improve margins despite cost pressures.