McDonald's Corp (NY:MCD)

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Gallagher Fiduciary Buys $40 Million of Vanguard Long-Term Corporate Bond ETF ↗

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As of March 9, 2026, the United States economy presents a jarring paradox that has left analysts and policymakers grappling with a two-tiered reality. While the headline figures suggest a resilient...

Topics Bonds ETFs Regulatory Compliance

The Great American Divergence: A Deep Dive into the 2026 K-Shaped Consumer Recovery

March 09, 2026

The burrito chain's recent comparable restaurant sales declines suggest its struggles could go beyond just a tough macroeconomic environment.

Topics Credit Cards Economy World Trade

Chipotle Stock: Down More Than 40% From Its 52-Week High, Is It Time to Buy? ↗

March 09, 2026

NEW YORK — The American economic engine, which appeared resilient throughout much of 2025, is grinding toward a near-halt in the opening months of 2026. Market analysts and federal agencies are...

The Great Stall: U.S. GDP Braces for 0.2% Growth as S&P 500 Valuations Face Reality Check

March 09, 2026

Some consumer discretionary stocks are rallying while the market is sliding.

Topics Artificial Intelligence Economy Stocks

3 Surprising Stocks That Hit Fresh Highs Last Week ↗

March 09, 2026

Wall Street has issued downbeat forecasts for the stocks in this article. These predictions are rare - financial institutions typically hesitate to say bad t...

March 05, 2026

As the first quarter of 2026 draws to a close, a seismic shift in investor sentiment has fundamentally reshaped the landscape of the New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq. After three years of...

The Rise of the 'HALO' Trade: Why Wall Street is Pivoting from Algorithms to Atoms

March 05, 2026

The Greenback's Retreat: US Dollar Hits Four-Year Lows as 'Sell America' Narrative Clashes with AI-Driven Growth

Topics Artificial Intelligence Economy Energy

March 03, 2026

The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) has plummeted to its lowest levels since early 2022, breaching the critical 95.5 support level in late January and early February before settling into a volatile range of...

Chipotle Isn't Looking to Compete With McDonald's on Price, and Why That Could Be a Costly Mistake ↗

Topics Artificial Intelligence Bonds Economy

March 02, 2026

The company's growth rate has been falling drastically in recent years, and it might not improve anytime soon.

Why do companies with strong consumer appeal tend to outperform?

Are Unity and Zillow Resilient Brands? ↗

March 02, 2026

"Motley Fool Money" has some timely insight.

3 Stocks for a Tougher Economy ↗

March 02, 2026

Gas handling company Chart (NYSE:GTLS) fell short of the market’s revenue expectations in Q4 CY2025, with sales falling 2.5% year on year to $1.08 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $2.51 per share was...

Topics Economy

Chart (NYSE:GTLS) Reports Sales Below Analyst Estimates In Q4 CY2025 Earnings

March 02, 2026

While strong cash flow is a key indicator of stability, it doesn’t always translate to superior returns. Some cash-heavy businesses struggle with inefficient spending, slowing demand, or weak...

2 Cash-Producing Stocks to Research Further and 1 We Avoid

March 01, 2026

Investors are seeking out stocks that are less vulnerable to AI disruption.

What are HALO Stocks and Should You Invest in Them This Year? ↗

February 28, 2026

Middleby Is Spinning Off Its Food Processing Segment After a $540 Million Asset Sale. Can the Breakup Close Its Valuation Gap? ↗

Topics Artificial Intelligence Economy

February 28, 2026

Middleby is splitting up, and the sum-of-the-parts math looks promising if margins cooperate.

Dutch Bros and McDonald's look like strong companies to own.

2 Tariff-Proof Restaurant Stocks to Buy Now ↗

February 26, 2026

Shares of Mediterranean fast-casual leader Cava Group (NYSE: CAVA) skyrocketed on February 26, 2026, as the company delivered a "blowout" earnings report that shattered Wall Street's conservative...

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Cava Group (CAVA) Stock Jump: 2026 Sales Forecast Beats Estimates

February 26, 2026

As of February 26, 2026, Restaurant Brands International (NYSE: QSR / TSX: QSR) stands at a pivotal juncture in its corporate evolution. Known as the parent company behind four of the world’s most...

Topics Earnings Economy

The Doyle Era in Full Bloom: A Research Feature on Restaurant Brands International (QSR)

February 26, 2026

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Topics Economy World Trade

CAVA Shares Surge 20% as Mediterranean Powerhouse Surpasses $1 Billion Revenue Milestone

February 25, 2026

NEW YORK — Shares of Cava Group (NYSE: CAVA) skyrocketed more than 22% in Wednesday trading, hitting a record high after the Mediterranean fast-casual leader reported a blowout fiscal year 2025...

The S&P 500 (^GSPC) is full of established businesses, but only some continue to outperform the market. A few standout companies are thriving thanks to strong fundamentals and sustained competitive...

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3 S&P 500 Stocks to Target This Week

February 23, 2026

The Golden Arches Reclamation: How McDonald’s Rebuilt Its Value Fortress to Defeat Inflation

Topics Stocks

February 23, 2026

As of February 23, 2026, the "Great Value War" of the mid-2020s appears to have a clear victor. McDonald’s Corp. (NYSE: MCD) has successfully navigated a turbulent two-year period, transitioning from a...

Delivery Giant Delivers: Domino’s Shares Surge as 2026 Market Share Goals Take Center Stage

Topics Economy

February 23, 2026

Shares of Domino’s Pizza (NYSE:DPZ) jumped nearly 5% in early trading on Monday, February 23, 2026, after the world’s largest pizza company reported fourth-quarter same-store sales that exceeded Wall...

If investors are waiting for less market volatility, they’ll have to wait a little longer. The markets continued to oscillate between losses and gains as investors digested the impact of the U.S....

Topics Earnings Economy

From Missteps to Momentum: Jack in the Box’s Comeback Plan ↗

February 21, 2026

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MarketBeat Week in Review – 02/16 - 02/20 ↗

February 21, 2026

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Topics Government World Trade

McDonald's $120B Real Estate Portfolio Paves the Way to Its 50th Consecutive Dividend Hike ↗

February 21, 2026

McDonald's collects reliable royalties and rent from its vast footprint of restaurants around the world.

Each stock in this article is trading near its 52-week high. These elevated prices usually indicate some degree of investor confidence, business improvements, or favorable market conditions.

1 Surging Stock with Exciting Potential and 2 Facing Challenges

February 18, 2026

The livestock markets are witnessing a historic rally as the realities of a 75-year low in U.S. cattle inventories collide with resilient consumer demand. On Tuesday, February 17, 2026, April live...

Topics Supply Chain

Bullish Stampede: Livestock Futures Hit Record Highs Amidst Generational Supply Shortage

February 18, 2026

McDonald's Q4 results reflected robust momentum, with management attributing performance to a strengthened value proposition, broad-based marketing campaigns, and menu innovation. CEO Chris Kempczinski...

Topics Economy

The Top 5 Analyst Questions From McDonald's’s Q4 Earnings Call

February 18, 2026

A closing gap in price is seeing customers switch from fast-casual to dine-in options while fast-food chains push heavy discounts.

Topics Earnings

Restaurant Stocks See Traffic-Driven Rotation as Dining Patterns Shift ↗

February 17, 2026