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According to Stocktwits data, McDonald’s is expected to report its fourth quarter earnings on Feb. 11.

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MCD Stock Touches All-Time Highs On Wall Street Optimism Ahead Of Q4 Earnings Report ↗

February 04, 2026

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McDonald’s Defies A Brutal Restaurant Cycle — But 2026 Won’t Be Easy ↗

January 13, 2026

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Golden Arches Defy Gravity: A Look Back at McDonald’s 2025 Surge

February 02, 2026

In a remarkable display of market defiance that occurred one year ago today, shares of McDonald’s Corp. (NYSE: MCD) surged nearly 5% on February 10, 2025. The rally, which saw the stock climb as much...

Nasdaq Defies Tariff Tensions: Tech Giants Lead Market Rebound Amid 'Wait and See' Trade Posture

Topics Earnings Economy

February 02, 2026

On February 10, 2025, the U.S. stock market staged a resilient recovery, shaking off a weekend of aggressive trade rhetoric from the White House. Leading the charge was the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite,...

Is casual dining the new growth engine for the restaurant industry?

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A Restaurant Rotation Is Underway: Traffic Tells the Story ↗

February 02, 2026

McDonald's stock has always had plenty of doubters.

Topics Economy

If You'd Put $100 into McDonald's 1965 IPO, Here's What It Would Be Worth Today ↗

February 01, 2026

The franchise model holds up well in today's restaurant environment.

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The More Defensive Way to Invest in Restaurant Stocks ↗

January 30, 2026

When Wall Street turns bearish on a stock, it’s worth paying attention. These calls stand out because analysts rarely issue grim ratings on companies for fear their firms will lose out in other...

January 29, 2026

As of January 29, 2026, the equity markets are witnessing a significant transformation in leadership. For years, the Information Technology sector acted as the undisputed engine of market growth,...

Sector Rotation 2026: Why Communication and Consumer Sectors are Outpacing Tech

January 29, 2026

Inflation Crossroads: High Stakes for Markets as Fed Pauses and Awaits Critical Price Data

Topics Artificial Intelligence Earnings Economy

January 28, 2026

The Federal Reserve has officially entered a period of strategic observation, opting to hold interest rates steady following its first meeting of 2026. This decision, announced today, January 28, 2026,...

While profitability is essential, it doesn’t guarantee long-term success. Some companies that rest on their margins will lose ground as competition intensifies - as Jeff Bezos said, "Your margin is my...

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2 Profitable Stocks Worth Investigating and 1 That Underwhelm

January 26, 2026

I Correctly Predicted That These 15 Dow Jones Stocks Would Boost Their Payouts in 2025. Here's Why It Can Happen Again in 2026. ↗

January 22, 2026

The Dow is chock-full of high-quality companies that pay growing dividends.

Q3 Earnings Highs And Lows: McDonald's (NYSE:MCD) Vs The Rest Of The Traditional Fast Food Stocks

Topics Stocks

January 21, 2026

As the craze of earnings season draws to a close, here’s a look back at some of the most exciting (and some less so) results from Q3. Today, we are looking at traditional fast food stocks, starting...

They haven't performed well in recent years, but don't let that scare you away.

2 Fintech Stocks to Buy Hand Over Fist in 2026 and Hold for 10 Years ↗

January 20, 2026

The Dow Jones (^DJI) is made up of 30 of the most established and influential companies in the market. But even blue-chip stocks can struggle - some are dealing with slowing growth, outdated business...

2 Dow Jones Stocks Worth Investigating and 1 We Question

January 19, 2026

Analysts are continuing to raise their price targets for McDonald's stock ahead of the company's earnings announcement. In addition, shorting out-of-the-money (OTM) puts is a great way to set a lower...

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McDonald's Is Worth Even More, Say Analysts - MCD Stock Looks Cheap Ahead of Earnings

January 16, 2026

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The Ultimate Growth Stock to Buy With $1,000 Right Now ↗

January 16, 2026

It's a coffee name, but not the one you might expect to be recommended.

The stocks have been raising their payouts for years and have solid underlying businesses.

These 3 Blue Chip Dividend Stocks Are Trading Near Their 52-Week Lows ↗

January 15, 2026

Warren Buffett Stepped Down, but His Timeless Investment Advice Can Help You Build Wealth for Years to Come ↗

January 14, 2026

Warren Buffett used a simple long-term investment strategy to turn Berkshire Hathaway into a trillion-dollar conglomerate.

McDonald's shares lagged in 2025, but the company could be months away from a milestone that barely 1 in 1,000 companies hit.

Topics ETFs

McDonald's Was Left Behind in 2025's Rally: Are Shares a Buy? ↗

January 13, 2026

Since July 2025, McDonald's has been in a holding pattern, posting a small return of 1.5% while floating around $306.50. The stock also fell short of the S&P 500’s 11.1% gain during that period.

Topics ETFs Earnings

McDonald's (MCD): Buy, Sell, or Hold Post Q3 Earnings?

January 12, 2026

WASHINGTON D.C. — The global financial order was pushed to the brink this morning, January 12, 2026, as the U.S. dollar plummeted following an unprecedented legal assault by the Department of Justice...

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US Dollar Plummets as DOJ Inquiry into Federal Reserve Sparks Constitutional Crisis

January 12, 2026

Consolidation in the Skies and Storms in the Shack: A Tale of Two Consumer Discretionary Giants

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January 12, 2026

The consumer discretionary sector witnessed a dramatic start to the week as two industry stalwarts, Sun Country Airlines and Shake Shack, moved in sharply opposite directions. On January 12, 2026, the...

A company that generates cash isn’t automatically a winner. Some businesses stockpile cash but fail to reinvest wisely, limiting their ability to expand.

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2 Cash-Producing Stocks with Exciting Potential and 1 We Ignore

January 11, 2026

Stability is great, but low-volatility stocks may struggle to deliver market-beating returns over time as they sometimes underperform during bull markets.

1 Safe-and-Steady Stock with Exciting Potential and 2 Facing Challenges

January 08, 2026

All It Takes Is $40,000 Invested in This Dow Dividend Stock to Help Generate $1,000 in Passive Income in 2026 ↗

January 07, 2026

Dividend-paying value stocks can add diversification to a growth-oriented stock portfolio.

It's not too late to reshape and optimize your portfolio for what could be a very different market environment than last year's.

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The Smartest Dividend Stocks to Buy With $3,000 Right Now ↗

January 07, 2026