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On this episode of Stock Movers: - Wayfair (W) shares jumped after the furniture retailer gave third-quarter guidance during its earnings call. The company said it expects high single-digit revenue growth in the current quarter. - McDonald's (MCD) is rising after the fast-food chain reported comparable sales for the second quarter that are slightly below the sell-side consensus estimate, while adjusted EPS was ahead. - Caterpillar (CAT) shares are surging after the company's second-quarter earnings blew past Wall Street's second-quarter expectations, easing concerns over the growth of power-generation equipment sales to data centers. - Palantir (PLTR) shares jumped after the company boosted full-year revenue and income forecasts and described commercial demand for its data analytics tools as "otherworldly." Palantir now expects $4.89 billion to $4.91 billion in adjusted income from operations this year.
McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE:MCD) reported second-quarter 2026 results that exceeded Wall Street earnings expectations, although revenue came in slightly below analyst forecasts. The fast-food giant delivered higher profit and positive comparable sales growth across all of its operating segments, helping lift the stock 2.
Earnings continue to be the market's engine, and a series of results this week from Palantir, SpaceX, and AMD are set to rev up stocks again.
Chipotle's own management spent billions buying back stock at prices well above where shares trade today, and Wall Street analysts see a 43% bounce ahead of this week's earnings report. The question is whether a traffic slump will overshadow the bull case or set up the buying opportunity of the year.
Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE:CMG) and McDonald’s (NYSE:MCD) just closed earnings cycles that exposed a widening split inside fast food. Chipotle posted its first full year of negative comps. McDonald’s printed broad traffic recovery powered by value menus. Both feed millions weekly, yet their balance sheets, customers, and pricing playbooks barely rhyme. Negative Comps for Chipotle, ... Chipotle vs. McDonald’s: Why the Stock with Negative Comps Is the Better Buy
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The cost of consuming beef is going to cost you more.
Grocery prices jumped 0.5% in April and restaurant menu prices climbed 0.7%, the biggest monthly moves in either category since late 2025. Before that, you would have to go back to 2022 to find a hotter print. The April CPI report, released Tuesday by the BLS, showed headline inflation running at 3.8% year over year, ... Grocery and Restaurant Prices Post Biggest Jump Since 2022
McDonald's stock is trading near its 52-week lows and has a dividend yield of aroudn 2.7%. However, the stock does not look like a compelling buy yet.
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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
Investing.com -- McDonald’s Corp (NYSE:MCD) reported first-quarter results that exceeded analyst expectations, sending shares around 3.5% higher premarket on Thursday.
The fast-food chain's global comparable sales rose 3.8% and revenue climbed 9% to $6.52 billion in the first quarter
For the three months ended in March, analysts polled by FactSet expect the company to report net revenue of $6.47 billion, up 8.4% from the year-ago quarter.
Wall Street is looking for McDonald's promotions to help it offset expected consumer weakness.
Wall Street is looking for McDonald's promotions to help it offset expected consumer weakness.
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