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Can MCD protect franchisee margins as beef inflation, energy costs and value pricing pressure restaurant economics?

UBS is sticking with a Buy rating on FedEx Corp (NYSE:FDX, XETRA:FDX) and a price target of $445, as the company gets ready to spin off its freight business into a standalone stock next week. The freight unit, set to trade under the ticker FDXF, enters when-issued trading on May 27, with...

Here is how Morgan Stanley (MS) and Federal Agricultural Mortgage (AGM) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

Retail earnings from Walmart, Home Depot, and TJX reveal a cautious consumer facing inflation, debt pressure, and economic uncertainty

The stock market is doing something that would have seemed impossible just weeks ago. Despite a global oil shock, rising inflation fears, and growing concerns the U.S. economy is drifting back toward stagflation, S&P 500 futures surged above 7,534 on Memorial Day — its highest level ever. The catalyst was reports that the Trump administration ... S&P 500 Blasts Above 7,500 as Iran Strait Deal Hopes Crush Oil Prices

Kevin Warsh takes the oath as Federal Reserve chair on Friday in a White House ceremony, only the second Fed swearing-in held at the executive mansion in nearly 40 years. The last was Ronald Reagan hosting Alan Greenspan in 1987, a tableau the Trump White House is happy to revive. The optics matter because Warsh ... Kevin Warsh Sworn In as Fed Chair With Lowest Senate Votes Ever Amid Independence Concerns

The conversation about the Federal Reserve has flipped in a way that should make anyone holding long-duration assets sit up. A few months ago, the debate was about the cadence of cuts. Now, market strategists are saying the question is how long the Fed will stay on hold, and the curve has actually drifted to ... Markets Now Pricing in Rate Hikes Through 2027 as Fed Cut Expectations Evaporate

Walmart stock has traditionally outperformed during recessions.

A third of auto production in this country has disappeared since the pandemic and challenges and competition mount daily. Can the industry survive?

Deputy Head of Blackrock’s Portfolio Management Group, Mike Pyle, shares his biggest market risks with Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi as the market ignores several geopolitical threats.

As global markets navigate a complex landscape marked by record-low U.S. consumer sentiment, rising inflation pressures, and geopolitical uncertainties, major indices like the Dow Jones and S&P 500 have nevertheless reached new heights. Amidst this backdrop, investors are increasingly drawn to growth companies with high insider ownership—an indicator that can signal confidence in a company's potential to achieve substantial earnings growth even in challenging economic conditions.

As global markets navigate a complex landscape marked by record-low consumer sentiment and persistent inflation concerns, major indices like the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 have reached new highs, fueled in part by enthusiasm for artificial intelligence stocks. In this environment of mixed economic signals, dividend stocks can offer a measure of stability and income potential, making them an attractive option for investors seeking to balance growth with reliable returns.

Dissent within the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) appears to be far greater than initially believed.

Investors should circle June 17 on their calendars.

These seemingly boring dividend stocks have crushed the S&P 500 and Nasdaq over the last five years.

Walmart (WMT) had a rough Thursday. The stock dropped roughly 7.3% on May 21, 2026, closing at $121.34 after a cautious second-quarter outlook overshadowed otherwise solid first-quarter results, CNBC reports. The selloff dragged shares more than 10% below their 52-week high, but Morgan Stanley ...

President Trump signed an executive order directing the Federal Reserve to consider granting crypto firms, including Circle Internet Group (NYSE:CRCL), direct access to U.S. payment rails. If Circle receives a Federal Reserve master account, USDC could be used within core payments infrastructure under closer regulatory oversight. This move could reshape how Circle operates across payments, settlement, and compliance within the regulated financial system. Circle Internet Group, trading on...

After the Memorial Day holiday, we will see economic data on consumer prices, GDP, and home sales and prices. Marvell, American Eagle, Gap, and Autozone will also report earnings.

Earlier this week, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) called for federal investigations into the environmental impact of data center construction after residents near Meta Platforms, Inc.'s Georgia facility reported discolored well water, declining water pressure and appliance damage. AOC Raises Concerns...

Walmart Inc. absorbed a $175 million blow from soaring fuel costs in its first quarter, intentionally shielding shoppers to build loyalty. However, executives warn that sustained energy inflation could force retail price hikes by the second quarter. Playing Offense On...

Boeing won a US federal jury verdict in its favor in a long running 737 MAX fraud case brought by LOT Polish Airlines. The company was selected for the US Air Force's Next Generation Air Dominance program, a key future fighter aircraft platform. Boeing also secured a substantial contract to upgrade C-17 Globemaster III systems in its defense business. NYSE:BA is trading around $219.02, with the stock up 8.2% over the past year but down 11.3% over five years. These mixed returns reflect how...

A consortium spearheaded by FedEx has put forward an approximately €7.8 billion (around $9.06 billion) acquisition proposal for Polish parcel locker firm InPost. The buyout proposal, initially announced in February and unanimously endorsed by InPost’s board, is anticipated to run...

(Bloomberg) -- For all the hand-wringing over war-related inflation fears, there are signs that other drivers are having as much a bearing on longer-term borrowing costs. Most Read from BloombergNvidia CEO Urges Super Micro to Tighten Up on ComplianceTrump Says He’ll Announce Negotiated Deal With Iran ShortlyIran, US Signal Progress in Peace Talks as Issues UnresolvedRubio Sees Good News Coming on Hormuz as Iran Talks ContinueTrump to Force Foreigners Seeking Green Cards to Go Home FirstIn the U

(Bloomberg) -- For all the hand-wringing over war-related inflation fears, there are signs that other drivers are having as much a bearing on longer-term borrowing costs. Most Read from BloombergTrump Says He’ll Announce Negotiated Deal With Iran ShortlyNvidia CEO Urges Super Micro to Tighten Up on ComplianceIran, US Signal Progress in Peace Talks as Issues UnresolvedTrump to Force Foreigners Seeking Green Cards to Go Home FirstRubio Sees Good News Coming on Hormuz as Iran Talks ContinueIn the U

Commodities have spent the past year doing something most equity investors barely noticed: compounding quietly while the headlines stayed fixated on AI capex and Fed cut paths. WTI crude sits at around $112 a barrel, up roughly 31% in a month, while CPI prints at the 91st percentile of its 12-month range. Three diversified commodity ... After Watching Commodities Move Quietly Higher These 3 ETFs Are Up Over 32 Percent and Belong in Every Inflation Hedged Portfolio

Weak consumer sentiment and surging inflation could derail the stock market's rebound.

Economic dynamics and the new Fed chair's strong views on monetary policy have Warsh and Trump on a collision course.

Jerome Powell is out as Fed chair; Kevin Warsh is in. And Warsh's actions could be critical to what happens with stocks.

Palantir Technologies (NasdaqGS:PLTR) is challenging the Pentagon's Defense Intelligence Agency analytics contract as competition for U.S. government data projects intensifies. The dispute centers on how the DIA sources and structures a major analytics engagement at a time when demand for AI driven tools is expanding across federal agencies. Palantir builds data analytics and AI software that is widely used by government and commercial customers, with federal contracts forming a core part...

New federal ethics disclosures show President Donald Trump traded shares of Broadcom (NasdaqGS:AVGO) while in office. The trading involved Broadcom and other large technology stocks that were affected by U.S. policy and diplomatic decisions. The overlap between these trades and ongoing government actions has sparked fresh public and regulatory concern about potential conflicts of interest. For Broadcom, which last closed at $414.14, this development adds a political and regulatory angle to...