McDonald’s is set to release its second-quarter earnings report, and analysts have projected some key figures that the company is expected to announce. Despite these projections, McDonald’s has faced a slew of challenges throughout the year, which have reflected in its stock performance. The company’s shares have dropped by 15% year-to-date, largely due to concerns
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Fast-food chains have been facing a tough time recently as consumers are cutting back on their spending and opting for more cost-effective options. With a decline in foot traffic and sluggish sales, many popular chains like McDonald’s, Taco Bell, Burger King, and Wendy’s have turned to $5 meal deals in hopes of attracting more customers
The assessment by Citi strategists on the potential impact of the 2024 US presidential election on oil prices suggests that under a Trump administration, the oil market could experience a net bearish trend. This could be attributed to factors such as trade tariffs, oil-and-gas-friendly policies/deregulation, and efforts to push OPEC+ to release more oil to
China recently announced a significant increase in subsidies to support specific consumer purchases, signaling a shift towards boosting domestic consumption. The government allocated the equivalent of 300 billion yuan ($41.5 billion) in special bonds towards trade-ins and equipment upgrades, expanding an existing program. According to Ding Wenjie, an investment strategist at China Asset Management Co.,
Apple, once a dominant player in the Chinese smartphone market, has seen its market share drop significantly in the second quarter. According to a report by Canalys, Apple’s market share in China shrank to 14% in the second quarter, down from 15% in the first quarter and 16% in the same period a year ago.
Imax recently reported a decrease in both revenue and profit for the last quarter. Sales fell by 9% to $89 million, but despite this decrease, the company managed to beat Wall Street estimates. The adjusted EBITDA was $31 million, down by 14%, and the adjusted earnings per share came in at 18 cents, compared to
ANZ Group recently disclosed that their investigations into bond sales, which are currently under regulatory scrutiny, have uncovered errors in data reporting. Despite these errors, the bank maintains that there is no evidence of market manipulation. The investigation aims to identify any irregularities in bond trading operations and hold accountable those responsible for any wrongdoing.
Chipotle Mexican Grill reported quarterly earnings and revenue that exceeded analysts’ expectations, showcasing a robust performance despite industry concerns. The company’s second-quarter net income increased to $455.7 million, or 33 cents per share, up from $341.8 million, or 25 cents per share, in the prior year. Chipotle’s profits were bolstered by price increases that helped
Recent data from the National Association of Realtors has shown a significant drop in sales of previously owned homes in June. The sales decreased by 5.4% compared to May, amounting to 3.89 million units on a seasonally adjusted, annualized basis. Additionally, the sales were 5.4% lower than June of the previous year, marking the slowest
Marvel Studio’s Deadpool & Wolverine is set to open this weekend, showcasing an impressive rebound for the post-strike box office and breathing new life into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Following a slump last November with The Marvels, the studio is gearing up for a potentially record-breaking opening with a projected range of $160M-$170M in domestic
McDonald’s recent decision to extend its $5 value meal beyond the initial four-week timeframe in the majority of its U.S. markets is a strategic move aimed at boosting traffic back to its restaurants. The offer, which includes a McChicken or McDouble, four-piece chicken nuggets, fries, and a drink, has been well-received by customers, leading to
Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway made a surprising move by trimming its significant Bank of America holding for the first time in over four years. The conglomerate sold a substantial amount of shares, totaling almost $1.5 billion, in separate sales over the course of a few days. This adjustment marked a significant shift in Berkshire’s investment
CrowdStrike, a cybersecurity stock, experienced a 4% drop after Guggenheim downgraded it to neutral from buy. This decision was based on the belief that the company may not come out unscathed from the recent global outage. This raises concerns about the future performance of the stock and its ability to recover from the setback. Nvidia
Upon analyzing the information provided by top Wall Street analysts, it appears that Costco Wholesale (COST) is receiving positive feedback despite its recent membership fee hike. Analyst Corey Tarlowe from Jefferies remains bullish on COST stock, expressing confidence in the company’s decision to increase its annual membership fees for both “Gold Star” and “Executive Membership”