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1 Surging Stock with Competitive Advantages and 2 We Find Risky
1 Surging Stock with Competitive Advantages and 2 We Find Risky The stocks in this article are all trading near their 52-week highs. This strength often reflects positive developments such as new product launches, favorable industry trends, or improved financial performance. But not every …
Wendy's has a massive problem: It's closing restaurants left and right
Wendy's (WEN) nearly two years of struggles competing with the likes of behemoths McDonald's (MCD) and Yum! Brands' (YUM) Taco Bell, plus upstarts such as Shake Shack, are creating one big problem. Franchisees are closing their locations and heading for the hills. The reality …
Stronger Burger King Goes After McDonald’s
For years, Wendy's (NASDAQ: WEN) was the No. 2 fast-food hamburger chain in the US. Burger King was No. 3. Recent earnings show that those positions have reversed, and the leader, McDonald's (NYSE: MCD), has a rival that is growing faster than it is. …
Is McDonald's Still a Good Stock to Buy in 2026?
Key Points McDonald's reported comparable sales growth of just 1.3% in Q2. The business has grown modestly in recent years. It continues to offer an attractive dividend, which pays more than double the S&P 500 average.10 stocks we like better than McDonald's › McDonald's(NYSE: …
Looking to Generate Passive Income From Stocks? 3 Unstoppable Dividend Stocks to Buy Now.
Key Points Consistency beats chasing yield when building long-term passive income. These three companies prove that. All three are consumer brands that generate the cash flow needed to keep dividends growing. Dividend growth and resilient businesses can be more powerful than a high starting …
Premium pet food maker Open Farm heads for an IPO
[IPO Concept with Stock Market Graphs] Premium pet food company Open Farm is preparing for a possible IPO on the Toronto Stock Exchange in the fall after delaying its initial public plans due to concerns over the market. Reports indicate the company is aiming …
Campaign Asia Agency of the Year Awards 2026 Unveils Its Most Extensive Regional Judging Panel as Final Entry Deadline Nears
More than 80 senior marketing leaders from leading brands across Asia-Pacific to evaluate the region's best agencies. HONG KONG, Aug. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Campaign Asia-Pacific, Haymarket Media Asia's leading media, marketing and advertising title, has unveiled its most extensive regional judging panel for …
Airbnb vs. McDonald's: Which Consumer Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?
Key Points Airbnb maintains an asset-light marketplace model with over 9 million active listings across 220 countries and regions. McDonald's leverages a global franchise network that generates high net margins and consistent free cash flow. Which of these consumer discretionary giants is the better …
Taylor Farms Pulls Salsa and Guacamole Over Salmonella Concerns
(Bloomberg) -- Taylor Farms is pulling more than a dozen prepared food items containing jalapeños, including salsas and guacamole, from retailers due to concerns over salmonella, just weeks after federal health officials tied the produce company to a separate outbreak of cyclospora. Most Read …
Starbucks shutters another Seattle store as closures and layoffs mount
Starbucks has closed another store in Seattle, this time downtown. The coffeehouse at 999 Third Ave. closed on Friday, The Puget Sound Business Journal reported. Starbucks closed the downtown location shortly after DocuSign made plans to move out of the building by next July. …
Why the 20% Sell-Off in Dutch Bros Stock Is a Massive Opportunity
Key Points Investors sold off Dutch Bros shares because its same-store sales growth is expected to decelerate in the second half as it laps tough comps. However, the stock is cheap, and its expansion story remains intact. 10 stocks we like better than Dutch …
Does McDonald's (MCD) Have A US Menu Problem After Weak Same Store Sales?
Never miss an important update on your stock portfolio and cut through the noise. Over 7 million investors trust Simply Wall St to stay informed where it matters for FREE. McDonald's (NYSE:MCD) is facing fresh questions in its core US market after Burger King's …
Can Starbucks (SBUX) Justify Its Valuation As Earnings And Guidance Move Higher?
Track your investments for FREE with Simply Wall St, the portfolio command center trusted by over 7 million individual investors worldwide. Starbucks earnings and guidance move back into focus Starbucks (SBUX) is back in the spotlight after reporting fiscal third quarter results on July …
McDonald's says it alienated its most loyal customers
Earlier this year, I reported on McDonald's launch of a $3 or less meal deal in an effort to win back its value status, targeting budget-conscious customers. McDonald's new "McValue 2.0" meals included: The $4 meal deal: Consumers can order breakfast options with a …
Earnings Scoreboard: 86% of S&P 500 reporting firms top EPS estimates as 79% post Y/Y profit growth
[Rolled newspaper with the headline Quarterly Results] Zerbor S&P 500 earnings activity accelerated this week, with more than 130 index members reporting quarterly results that provided key insights into corporate margin health, spending trends, and overall macroeconomic strength. EARNINGS ROUNDUP: * BOTTOM LINE (EPS): …
One Whopper of a win: Burger King takes market share from McDonald's
[Logo of Burger King, BK, an American fast food chain headquartered in Miami, Florida, founded by James McLamore and David Edgerton.] Manuel Milan One of the biggest rivalries in the fast food sector just had a decisive round based on recent earnings reports and …
Bear of the Day: Krispy Kreme (DNUT)
Krispy Kreme (DNUT), the iconic doughnut chain, has been a major disappointment since returning to the public markets in 2021. Shares have lost the vast majority of their value as weak unit economics, slowing US growth and an increasingly burdensome debt load overwhelmed what …
Jim Cramer Says There’s Merit To Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:SBUX)’s Turnaround Efforts
Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:SBUX)'s turnaround has seen Cramer discuss the firm on several occasions. On most of these, he has been optimistic about the firm and its prospects. The shares are up by 16% over the past year and by 26% year-to-date. On July 29th, …