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Surprise! America Has Chosen Its Favorite Fast-Food Restaurant -- and It's Not Wendy's or Burger King! ↗

Topics Economy

March 21, 2026

A digital transformation and a commitment to its core products have made it clear that this brand-name quick-serve restaurant chain isn't clowning around.

Stocks making big moves this week: Lemonade, Coherent, Restaurant Brands, Academy Sports, and Getty Images

March 20, 2026

Check out the companies making headlines this week: Lemonade (NYSE:LMND): Digital insurance provider Lemonade (NYSE:LMND) rose by 16.4% on Tuesday after Morg...

Restaurant Brands International (NYSE:QSR) Reports Mixed Q4 2025 Results, Meets Profit Expectations ↗

Topics Artificial Intelligence Earnings Economy

February 12, 2026

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Why Restaurant Brands (QSR) Stock Is Trading Up Today

March 16, 2026

What Happened? Shares of fast-food company Restaurant Brands (NYSE:QSR) jumped 3.2% in the afternoon session after a significant drop in crude oil prices hel...

Golden Arches at a Crossroads: How McDonald’s is Re-Engineering Value in a Volatile 2026

Topics Artificial Intelligence Economy World Trade

March 11, 2026

As of March 11, 2026, McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE: MCD) finds itself at a critical juncture, balancing the weight of global geopolitical instability against a domestic mandate to win back a...

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

Topics Artificial Intelligence Economy Supply Chain

3 Surprising Stocks That Hit Fresh Highs Last Week ↗

March 09, 2026

The stocks featured in this article have all approached their 52-week highs. When these price levels hit, it typically signals strong business execution, pos...

3 Overrated Stocks We Find Risky

March 04, 2026

Restaurant Brands has followed the market’s trajectory closely, rising in tandem with the S&P 500 over the past six months. The stock has climbed by 9.4% to $68.50 per share while the index has gained...

Topics Emissions

3 Reasons to Avoid QSR and 1 Stock to Buy Instead

February 26, 2026

Elliott Investment Management Takes 10% Stake in Norwegian Cruise Line, Demanding "Norwegian Now" Overhaul

Topics Stocks

February 26, 2026

The cruise industry’s post-pandemic era of record demand has met a new storm as Elliott Investment Management, one of the world’s most formidable activist investors, disclosed a more than 10% economic...

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

3 Big Dividend Stocks Just Raised Payouts—Here’s Who’s Leading in 2026 ↗

February 23, 2026

Dividends are moving up for three mid-to-high yield stocks that are big-time players in their respective industries. Their yields sit between 2.5% and 4%.

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Topics Artificial Intelligence Energy

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

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...

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

Topics Economy

February 21, 2026

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

Restaurant Brands' fourth quarter was met with a negative market reaction, as investors focused on margin compression and mixed profitability trends despite revenue and adjusted earnings surpassing...

Restaurant Brands’s Q4 Earnings Call: Our Top 5 Analyst Questions

February 19, 2026

The Golden Arches Strike Back: McDonald’s Rockets to Two-Year Sales High on $5 Value Pivot

Topics Earnings

February 16, 2026

In a decisive victory for the fast-food giant, McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE:MCD) reported a staggering surge in sales this February 2026, marking its most robust growth period in over two years. The...

The Value Pivot: McDonald’s Q4 Results Reveal a Defensive Masterclass in a Price-Sensitive 2026 Economy

Topics Artificial Intelligence Earnings Economy

February 16, 2026

On February 11, 2026, McDonald’s Corp (NYSE:MCD) reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 financial results that surpassed Wall Street’s most optimistic projections, signaling a dramatic turnaround...

Mid-cap stocks often strike the right balance between having proven business models and market opportunities that can support $100 billion corporations. However, they face intense competition from...

Topics Earnings Economy Supply Chain

3 Mid-Cap Stocks We Approach with Caution

February 15, 2026

The Golden Arches as a Fortress: Analyzing McDonald’s 2026 Value Pivot and the Resilient US Consumer

February 13, 2026

Following a tumultuous period of "fast-food fatigue" and inflationary pressure, McDonald’s (NYSE:MCD) has emerged from its fiscal 2025 fourth quarter as a definitive bellwether for the American...

Golden Arches Glimmer: McDonald’s Defies Economic Headwinds with Dominant Q4 Earnings Beat

Topics Economy

February 13, 2026

McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE: MCD) has silenced skeptics with a powerful fourth-quarter earnings report, signaling a robust recovery and a successful pivot to what executives call a "Value Leadership"...

McDonald’s Corp. (NYSE: MCD) shares climbed 1.9% on February 13, 2026, after the fast-food giant reported fourth-quarter earnings that surpassed Wall Street’s expectations. Despite a year defined by...

Topics Artificial Intelligence Earnings Economy

McDonald's ($MCD) Shares Rise on Q4 Earnings Beat: A Win for Value Leadership in 2026

February 13, 2026

Fast-food company Restaurant Brands (NYSE:QSR) beat Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q4 CY2025, with sales up 7.4% year on year to $2.47 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.96 per share was 1.3%...

Topics Artificial Intelligence Economy

AI: The Great Disruptor or the Great Divider? ↗

February 13, 2026

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QSR Q4 Deep Dive: Margin Compression and International Expansion Define the Quarter

February 13, 2026

Restaurant Brands QSR Q4 2025 Earnings Transcript

Restaurant Brands QSR Q4 2025 Earnings Transcript ↗

February 12, 2026

Fast-food company Restaurant Brands (NYSE:QSR) reported revenue ahead of Wall Street’s expectations in Q4 CY2025, with sales up 7.4% year on year to $2.47 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.96 per...

Topics World Trade

Restaurant Brands’s (NYSE:QSR) Q4 CY2025: Beats On Revenue

February 12, 2026

Golden Arches, Digital Future: A Deep Dive into McDonald’s (MCD) Following 2026 Performance Surge

Topics Artificial Intelligence Supply Chain

February 11, 2026

As of February 11, 2026, McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE: MCD) has once again asserted its dominance in the global Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) sector. Following a blockbuster Q4 2025 earnings report...

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Topics Artificial Intelligence Economy Supply Chain

Earnings To Watch: Restaurant Brands (QSR) Reports Q4 Results Tomorrow

February 10, 2026

Fast-food company Restaurant Brands (NYSE:QSR) will be reporting earnings this Thursday before the bell. Here’s what to look for.

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...

Topics Artificial Intelligence Economy World Trade

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

February 02, 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...

Topics Earnings Economy

1 Profitable Stock with Impressive Fundamentals and 2 We Avoid

February 01, 2026

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

The More Defensive Way to Invest in Restaurant Stocks ↗

January 30, 2026