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Starbucks taps childhood nostalgia with 5 new drinks
10.07.2026 00:03
Starbucks (SBUX) is looking to chase a feeling that doesn’t start in a coffee shop. In fact, it typically starts with summer, orange-and-vanilla frozen treats, and the sort of dessert most people remember from childhood before they ever knew what espresso was. That’s what makes the coffee-shop ...
What McDonald's (MCD)'s Index Exit and Oil Shock Reveal About Its Resilience to Macro Risks
09.07.2026 11:13
In late June 2026, McDonald's Corporation was removed from several Russell growth and defensive indexes, while renewed U.S.–Iran tensions pushed up oil prices and pressured fuel‑sensitive companies like McDonald's. This combination highlights how a global consumer brand can be affected simultaneously by index reclassifications and macro shocks tied to energy and geopolitical risk. We'll now examine how heightened energy‑cost concerns from renewed U.S.–Iran tensions could influence...
1 Cash-Producing Stock with Competitive Advantages and 2 We Brush Off
09.07.2026 09:49
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 competitive positioning.
Kroger (KR) Names McDonald's Veteran Emilee De Martino Chief People Officer
07.07.2026 12:13
Kroger (NYSE:KR) has appointed Emilee De Martino as Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer. De Martino joins Kroger from McDonald's, where she worked on culture change and large scale transformation. The new role places her in charge of Kroger's people strategy and human capital agenda. Kroger enters this leadership change with its stock at $58.25 and a mixed return profile, with the share price up 32.7% over the past 3 years and 69.1% over 5 years, but down 16.8% over the past...
Restaurant Brands International Price Target Lowered to $85 at RBC
07.07.2026 11:43
RBC Capital Markets lowered its price target on Restaurant Brands International (QSR.TO, QSR) to $85
WEN Stock Up 28% in a Month: Should Investors Chase the Rally or Wait?
06.07.2026 14:25
Wendy's 28% gain in a month is fueled by retail-trader buzz, Project Fresh optimism and valuation appeal, but weak U.S. sales and cost inflation loom.
Are Options Traders Betting on a Big Move in McDonald's Stock?
06.07.2026 14:12
Investors need to pay close attention to MCD stock based on the movements in the options market lately.
McDonald's: The Technological Advantages Are Hiding In Plain Sight
06.07.2026 09:26
Discover why McDonaldâs (MCD) app and loyalty ecosystem could be a hidden growth driverâplus how customer data may be undervalued by Wall Street.
7-Eleven enters chicken sandwich war
06.07.2026 02:03
7-Eleven is stepping into perhaps one of fast food’s toughest fights in recent memory. The chain built its U.S. food identity around Slurpees, Big Bite hot dogs, and roller-grill stops. However, of late, it’s tried to become more of a real meal destination, using hotter, heavier handhelds to ...
Wendy's Eyes China Expansion: Can It Unlock the Next Growth Cycle?
03.07.2026 13:10
WEN's China franchise deal for up to 1,000 restaurants offers a new growth catalyst as international sales rise and U.S. traffic pressures linger.
The Real Risk Squeezing McDonald's Stock
03.07.2026 12:28
The company is fighting to win over cash-strapped customers, but the cost of that fight is starting to strain the very franchise system that powers its business.
Restaurant Brands International (QSR) Is Winning U.S. Traffic Where Rivals Are Slipping
03.07.2026 09:11
Restaurant Brands International (NYSE:QSR) saw strong U.S. restaurant traffic trends in late June. Burger King and Popeyes traffic outperformed major competitors such as McDonald's and Wendy's. The relative strength came during a challenging period for the broader quick service restaurant sector. Restaurant Brands International, the parent of Burger King, Popeyes and other quick service chains, is seeing U.S. traffic hold up better than some of the largest peers. In late June, customer...
Why McDonald's (MCD) Stock Is Up Today
03.07.2026 00:20
Shares of fast-food chain McDonald’s (NYSE:MCD) jumped 3.6% in the afternoon session after a report from UBS highlighted the company as an attractive defensive dividend stock for investors looking for opportunities outside of the technology sector.
McDonald’s unexpectedly adds 10 new chicken menu items
02.07.2026 16:17
The return of the long-requested Snack Wrap after nearly a decade missing from menus generated strong consumer interest and became part of McDonald's broader effort to reignite menu momentum. The relaunch sparked strong demand across the U.S., with some restaurants experiencing temporary shortages ...
McDonald’s (MCD) Leaves Russell Growth Indices And Its Investor Profile Shifts
02.07.2026 14:07
McDonald's (NYSE:MCD) has been removed from multiple Russell growth indices, marking a shift in how the stock is classified in key benchmarks. This index reshuffle affects McDonald's status within major growth-focused equity indices that many institutional and index-tracking funds follow. The change highlights a move in how the market groups McDonald's between growth and value styles, with potential implications for investor perception. For investors, this reclassification arrives at a time...
10 Consumer Discretionary Stocks With Whale Alerts In Today’s Session
02.07.2026 13:35
This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities. Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner. Traders often
CMG Stock Rises 22% in a Month: Should You Buy Now or Hold Steady?
02.07.2026 12:55
Chipotle's menu innovation, rewards momentum and expansion plans support growth. Yet, food and labor inflation remain headwinds.
Despite Franchisees Struggling, McDonald’s Dividend Keeps Rising
02.07.2026 12:30
McDonald’s (NYSE:MCD) just paid its latest quarterly dividend of $1.86 per share on June 16, extending one of the most reliable income streams in the Dow. Yet the same company sending checks to shareholders is presiding over a franchisee system buckling under inflation, tariff disruption and the weakest consumer sentiment reading in years. Both stories ... Despite Franchisees Struggling, McDonald’s Dividend Keeps Rising
McDonald’s taps Raising Cane’s vet to lead development
02.07.2026 08:55
Bryan Brown will help advance the fast food giant’s NEXT strategy, which includes restaurant redesigns and improved hospitality.
Jollibee’s new chicken nuggets could juice sales
02.07.2026 08:46
A buzzy new menu launch may help the chain win diners and market confidence as it eyes a U.S. IPO and franchised growth.