McDonald's Corporation

The company's bet on more budget-friendly and favorable offerings has started to yield results

McDonald's posted its best U.S. sales growth in two years. What's the secret? 

The Coca-Cola Company

Ferrari N.V.

This week, two crucial sets of economic data will be released in the United States - a rare coincidence caused by the recent government shutdown. First, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) will release its January employment report, followed by the Consumer Price Index. Thus, attention will be paid to both parts of the Federal Reserve's dual mandate: maximizing employment on the one hand and price stability on the other, Barron's <a href="https://www.barrons.com/articles/jobs-report-consumer-prices-coca-cola-cvs-ford-mcdonalds-earnings-7c16ca85?mod=RTA#:~:text=This%20week%20brings,will%20be%20covered.">notes</a>.

US inflation, Ferrari and Coca-Cola earnings: what investors need to know this week

Krispy Kreme, Inc.

This marked the first positive earnings following the end of the U.S. McDonald's partnership

Krispy Kreme rises as broad market falls on positive 3Q cash flow, turnaround news

A report from the largest fast food chain showed robust global demand, but growth has stalled in the U.S. as low-income shoppers continue to save money

The return of Snack Wraps helped boost McDonald's sales. What's next?

Palantir Technologies Inc.

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.

Super Micro Computer, Inc.

The US government shutdown is now in its second month and is about to become the longest in history. However, Wall Street does not seem to care: all three major U.S. stock indices reached highs last week. Quotes were supported by the US Federal Reserve rate cut, the de-escalation of trade tensions after the meeting between President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping, as well as the still high interest in stocks related to artificial intelligence, <a href="https://www.barrons.com/articles/palantir-amd-pfizer-robinhood-mcdonalds-stocks-dfd8631b?mod=RTA#:~:text=That%20is%20because,Jinping%20on%20Thursday.">writes</a> Barron's.

Palantir reports, AMD and rare employment data: what to expect for investors this week

The restaurant chain took reputational risks in order to regain interest in its establishments: in the past, the chain's employees were caught cheating in prize drawings

McDonald's is bringing back "Monopoly." Will the game help boost the chain's sales?

The investment bank's new target price was the highest among Wall Street analysts

Citi raised its target on McDonald's shares. Competitors are doing even worse, the bank says

Walmart Inc.

Consumers are cutting back on spending and shifting to budget goods and services due to uncertainty surrounding the impact of trade duties on prices

Goldman is betting on Walmart and McDonald's stock. Why is this a bad sign for the economy?

Domino's Pizza, Inc.

The fast-food restaurant chain is trying to win back low-income customers, whose flow is dwindling due to rising prices and a struggling economy

McDonald's is slashing prices on combo sets. This is a new twist in the fast food price war

The world's largest fast food chain is looking for a way to attract consumers and strengthen its position amid falling traffic

McDonald's cuts prices to win back customers. Why do analysts disagree?

Starbucks Corporation

Two world-famous chains - Starbucks and McDonald's - have different approaches to doing business. The former is struggling with falling sales and trying to regain customer loyalty, while the latter has already become more efficient. Independent analyst Mikhail Zavaraev discusses what an investor should consider when adding shares in these companies to his portfolio.

Starbucks vs McDonald's: which company is a better fit for the portfolio

Shares of doughnut chain Krispy Kreme fell 7% yesterday, August 7, after the company released its second-quarter financials, marking an end to the stock's "meme moment." It reported widening losses due to the termination of its partnership with McDonald's, which investors and analysts had had high hopes for. Krispy Kreme promises to start returning to profitability in the current quarter, but analysts remain cautious.