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McDonald’s reports largest U.S. same-store sales decline since 2020
McDonald’s on Thursday reported mixed quarterly results as its U.S. same-store sales fell for the second straight quarter, posting their largest domestic decline since the onset of the Covid pandemic. McDonald’s U.S. same-store sales shrank 3.6% as the chain faced bad weather and a more cautious consumer. That drop is the worst in McDonald’s home […]
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Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: Microsoft, CVS Health, Meta Platforms, Qualcomm and more
Check out the companies making headlines before the bell. Microsoft — The tech giant jumped nearly 9% after beating Wall Street’s earnings and revenue expectations driven by its Azure cloud business. Microsoft issued strong guidance for the year. Meta Platforms — Shares popped 6% after the social media company reported first-quarter earnings of $6.43 on […]
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These are 3 big things we’re watching in the stock market this week
The stock market bounce last week showed once again just how dependent Wall Street has become on the whims of the White House. Case in point: The S & P 500 sank more than 2% this past Monday as President Donald Trump was attacking Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell and providing scant details on tariff […]
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Corporate sponsors are backing away from LGBTQ+ Pride organizations
Revelers attend the annual LGBTQ+ Capital Pride parade in Washington D.C., U.S., June 8, 2024. Leah Millis | Reuters Companies that were once loud and proud in supporting LGBTQ+ community celebrations are pulling back. LGBTQ+ Pride festivals across the country have faced significant sponsorship challenges this year, with some losing corporate partners that collectively provided […]
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Corporate America shelled out millions for Trump’s inauguration. Now he’s upending many of their businesses
U.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks at the Business Roundtable’s quarterly meeting at the Business Roundtable headquarters on March 11, 2025 in Washington, DC. Andrew Harnik | Getty Images America’s richest and most powerful companies shelled out millions to fund President Donald Trump’s inauguration festivities. Three months later, some may be asking whether the famously […]
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Target CEO Cornell to meet with Sharpton to discuss DEI rollback as civil rights leader considers boycott
People walk past Target Store in Midtown Manhattan on March 6, 2025 in New York City, United States. Mostafa Bassim | Anadolu | Getty Images Target CEO Brian Cornell will meet with the Rev. Al Sharpton this week in New York as the retailer faces calls for a boycott and a slowdown in foot traffic […]
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Danish shoppers boycott U.S. products as Greenland — and trade — tensions escalate
Passers-by walk along Nyhavn, the harbour with its colourful little houses popular with tourists. Picture Alliance | Getty Images COPENHAGEN, Denmark — Incensed by President Donald Trump’s posturing over Greenland and sweeping trade tariffs, Danish shoppers are turning their backs on American products in a show of national protest. The small European nation and longtime […]
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Restaurant stocks fall as investors fear recession, sales slowdown
Following announcements of layoffs, a Starbucks store is shown in Encinitas, California, U.S., February 24, 2025. REUTERS/Mike Blake Mike Blake | Reuters Restaurant stocks fell in morning trading Monday, fueled by investors’ fears that a recession is coming. U.S. stocks have tumbled for three consecutive days after President Donald Trump shocked the markets with high […]
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Why it suddenly feels like every fast-food restaurant has fun, flavored drinks
Chick-fil-A pineapple dragonfruit beverages. Courtesy: Chick-fil-A Fast-food chains are going all in on fun beverages to attract younger consumers. Chick-fil-A, known for its straightforward menu of fried chicken and waffle fries, is selling seasonal Pineapple Dragonfruit drinks. Yum Brands’ Taco Bell installed a beverage concept called Live Mas Café inside one of its California locations. […]
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Ad spending on women’s sports more than doubled last year
The New York Liberty celebrate after winning the 2024 WNBA Finals at Barclays Center. Wendell Cruz | Usa Today Sports Via Reuters Con Women’s sports enjoyed a marquee year across the board in 2024, but especially in television advertising, according to TV marketing firm EDO. In a report released Tuesday, EDO found that TV advertisers […]
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