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The Wall Street Journal1d agoneutral

McDonald’s Presses Ahead in Fast Food’s Value-Menu Wars

The burger giant’s quarterly profit increased despite tough economic conditions. Revenue outpaced analysts’ forecasts.

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Zacks1d agoneutral

Jobless Claims Increased Less Than Expected

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Yahoo Finance1d agoneutral

Burger King president says fast food is 'a zero-sum game' — and BK is winning

Burger King went on a listening tour and said it took customers' feedback to heart.

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Proactive1d agoneutral

McDonald’s Q1 earnings top estimates, driven by global growth and higher check sizes

McDonald's Corp (NYSE:MCD, XETRA:MDO) reported first quarter results that surpassed analyst expectations, supported by steady international demand and continued strength in loyalty-driven sales, even as the company described a “challenging” consumer environment. For the quarter, adjusted...

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Moby1d agoneutral

McDonald's and Shake Shack Are Fighting Different Burger Wars

Value meals are doing what value meals are supposed to do while premium burgers… less so

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Yahoo Finance1d agoneutral

McDonald's will 'probably' continue offering free refills as self-serve soda machines disappear

Worried about being able to get a free refill as McDonald's phases out self-serve drink machines? According to one McDonald's executive, you should still be able to go back for more.

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Yahoo Finance Video1d agobullishVIDEO

BK Pres. on burger wars: 'We're outperforming the industry right now'

The burger wars are heating up. Burger King (QSR) is taking a slightly different approach, focusing on consumer input and evaluating the brand staples rather than launching new products. Tom Curtis, Burger King President US & Canada, joins Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi to discuss what’s new with the Whopper, the operational improvements driving the brand’s turnaround, and why he believes Burger King is outperforming rivals—including McDonald’s (MCD), which is signaling a potential slowdown next quarter.

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24/7 Wall St.1d agobullish

VIX Stands Firm as Fear Drains, Stocks Chase Records and Earnings Keep Dip-Buyers Engaged

The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) slipped about 1.2% Thursday morning to hover just above the 17 level, extending a steady drift lower from the 31.05 peak set on March 27. The fear gauge is down 28% over the past month and squarely inside the 15 to 20 normal band. With stocks perched near records, the ... VIX Stands Firm as Fear Drains, Stocks Chase Records and Earnings Keep Dip-Buyers Engaged

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Zacks1d agoneutral

Jobless Claims, Productivity, Earnings Keep Pre-Markets Buoyant

Q1 earnings results are setting records, riding the AI trade to new heights.

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The Wall Street Journal1d agobearish

Shake Shack Stock Plunges After Burger Chain Unveils Litany of Challenges

Investor confidence in Shake Shack is, er, shaken. Shares in the burger chain plummeted after the company posted disappointing quarterly sales and earnings, growing beef and development costs and uneven footfall.

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Yahoo Finance Video1d agoneutralVIDEO

Why McDonald's may be a better consumer story than an investment play

McDonald’s (MCD) topped Q1 estimates after four straight quarters of same-store sales growth, but CEO Chris Kempczinski warns business could slow next quarter. Yahoo Finance’s Julie Hyman and Head of News Myles Udland break down why McDonald’s may be a stronger consumer story than an investor story.

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Reuters Videos1d agobearishVIDEO

McDonald's misses US sales growth target as consumer spending tightens

<body>STORY: McDonald's missed its U.S. sales growth target in the first quarter.The world's biggest burger chain posted U.S. same‑store sales growth of 3.9% - below Wall Street estimates.Thursday's update showed low-price meal deals and limited-time offers struggled to draw diners.Consumers have recently pulled back on spending due to higher fuel and grocery costs.CEO Chris Kempczinski said the operating environment was still "challenging."That was depsite McDonald's beating quarterly estimates for revenue and profit.Several U.S. restaurant chains like Wingstop and Domino's have reported weaker quarterly sales growth.They cited a hit to customer spending from soaring gasoline prices caused by the Iran war.Wall Street analysts also argue lower-income consumers have turned more selective.It's seen buyers trade down to simpler, single‑item orders rather than full meals.Data from Placer.ai showed U.S. traffic was uneven at McDonald's through the first quarter.Same-store visits fell 1.3% in January due to winter storms.Traffic bounced back just under 4% in February on pent‑up demand, but slipped again in March.On a global scale, McDonald's found comparable sales rose 3.8% - slightly behind analyst forecasts.Although it was an improvement on last year's numbers.The firm's total revenue of $6.52 billion beat estimates.</body>

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Barrons.com1d agoneutral

Dow Gives Back Gains After Topping 50,000

The stock market opened a touch higher on Thursday even though chip stocks finally lost some steam after Arm’s earnings. The Dow was flat. Just like yesterday, it lost steam after crossing 50,000. It hasn't closed above that level since Feb.

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InvestorsHub1d agobullish

McDonald’s (MCD) tops quarterly expectations as comparable sales strengthen worldwide

McDonald’s Corp. (NYSE:MCD) reported first-quarter results that exceeded Wall Street expectations, pushing shares approximately 3.

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24/7 Wall St.1d agobearish

S&P 500 Gains Unleashed on Chip Stock Strength, Falling Oil and Return to Optimism

The S&P 500 (^GSPC) punched to a fresh record Wednesday, with the broader market index now perched above 7,300. With a 7.6% YTD gain in the S&P 500 (^GSPC), bulls are back in control, citing a roughly 15% rally off the March low as AI earnings, easing Iran tensions, and softer crude combine to push ... S&P 500 Gains Unleashed on Chip Stock Strength, Falling Oil and Return to Optimism

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MT Newswires1d agoneutral

Peace Deal Hopes, Strong Earnings Nudge US Equity Futures Higher Pre-Bell

US equity futures were slightly higher pre-bell Thursday as hopes for a finalized peace deal between

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MT Newswires1d agoneutral

McDonald's First-Quarter Results Top Street Views Despite 'Challenging' Environment

McDonald's (MCD) reported better-than-expected first-quarter results on Thursday, while comparable s

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Zacks1d agoneutral

McDonald's (MCD) Q1 Earnings and Revenues Top Estimates

McDonald's (MCD) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of +3.22% and +0.49%, respectively, for the quarter ended March 2026. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

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Investopedia1d agoneutral

5 Things to Know Before the Stock Market Opens

News of the day for May 7, 2026

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MT Newswires1d agoneutral

Peace Agreement Hopes, Strong Earnings Nudge US Equity Futures Higher Pre-Bell

US equity futures were marginally higher pre-bell Thursday as hopes for a finalized peace deal betwe

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StockStory1d agobullish

McDonald’s (NYSE:MCD) Q1 CY2026 Sales Beat Estimates

Fast-food chain McDonald’s (NYSE:MCD) reported Q1 CY2026 results topping the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 9.4% year on year to $6.52 billion. Its GAAP profit of $2.78 per share was 1.6% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

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Investing.com1d agobullish

McDonald’s beats estimates as comparable sales rise

Investing.com -- McDonald’s Corp (NYSE:MCD) reported first-quarter results that exceeded analyst expectations, sending shares around 3.5% higher premarket on Thursday.

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MT Newswires1d agoneutral

Stocks Rise Pre-Bell as Traders Monitor Developments on Potential US-Iran Peace Deal

US equity markets were moving higher before the opening bell Thursday as investors monitor the lates

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The Wall Street Journal1d agoneutral

McDonald’s Value Machine Is Generating Higher Sales

The burger giant’s quarterly profit increased despite tough economic conditions. Revenue outpaced analysts’ forecasts.

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Quartz1d agobullish

McDonald's Q1 2026 earnings beat on value meals, Big Arch burger

The fast-food chain's global comparable sales rose 3.8% and revenue climbed 9% to $6.52 billion in the first quarter

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Associated Press1d agoneutral

McDonald's focus on value and a big new burger drive sales in the first quarter

McDonald’s posted better-than-expected sales in the first quarter as a new burger — and a continuing emphasis on value — brought in customers. McDonald's shares rose nearly 3% before the opening bell Thursday. The limited-time Big Arch burger —- a 1,610-calorie behemoth that went on sale in the U.S. last month — became a viral sensation after McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski posted a video of himself taking a nibble from one.

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Nation's Restaurant News1d agoneutral

McDonald’s sales rose last quarter, thanks to value and marketing

The fast-food giant’s U.S. same-store sales rose 3.9% in the first quarter, as the company cited its value, menu innovation and marketing

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The Wall Street Journal1d agoneutral

McDonald’s Value Machine Is Generating Higher Sales

The burger giant’s quarterly profit increased despite tough economic conditions. Revenue outpaced analysts’ forecasts.

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The Wall Street Journal2d agoneutral

Stocks to Watch: Whirlpool, Snap, Arm, McDonald’s

↘️ Whirlpool (WHR): The Michigan-based maker of refrigerators and washing machines roughly halved its full-year earnings guidance and suspeneded its dividend. The stock fell 15% in premarket trading. ↘️ Shell (UK:SHEL): The British energy giant said first-quarter earnings more than doubled, but warned of lower gas production due to the war with Iran.

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