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SBUX's Channel Development revenues jump 39% YoY in Q2, adding momentum beyond company-operated stores through packaged coffee and ready-to-drink products.

WEN is advancing Project Fresh, digital initiatives and menu upgrades as it works to improve margins despite cost pressures.

Dutch Bros has rallied on strong growth, store expansion and digital momentum, leaving investors weighing its premium valuation.

MCD's valuation slips below the industry, but can value deals, beverage bets and global expansion offset traffic and margin pressures?

Jen Bacchus, a former WME executive, is leading the specialized offering that aims to help clients drive deeper cultural relevance.

The math on replacing $60,000 of annual income looks simple until you ask a different question. At a 3.5% yield, you need roughly $1.7 million. At 6%, you need about $1 million. At 12%, you need around $500,000. Three tiers, three price tags, and three very different risk profiles. The trap is treating that choice ... The Dividend Growth Roadmap That Turns $60,000 a Year Into More Than $125,000

How would you like to buy three of the biggest drivers of global market returns since the turn of the century? What if they were on sale for the cheapest valuation in a decade or more?

Wendy's just posted a quarter where beating Wall Street estimates still meant losing customers fast, and yet the stock is surging while McDonald's quietly bleeds year to date. The reason why changes how you should position in fast food right now.

McDonald's stock has delivered a 31.2% gain over the past five years, yet today its valuation signals are mixed, with the Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) intrinsic value estimate sitting close to the current market price while earnings based multiples still lean supportive. Over five years, McDonald's has returned 31.2%, which points to moderate long term wealth creation rather than an explosive run. Recent marketing and menu moves tied to events such as the FIFA World Cup can support...

PepsiCo has now raised its dividend for more consecutive years than most investors have been alive, and the streak is drawing serious attention from income-focused portfolios hunting for shelter in a volatile market.

Tap into archives of IBD founder Bill O'Neil for unique insight on how to invest in stocks now and in the future.

Both McDonald's and Pfizer are blue-chip laggards trading at a discount, both cut reliable dividend checks, and both promise retirees a place to park serious money. But one of them carries hidden risks that could quietly wreck an income portfolio.

The Wendy’s Company (NASDAQ:WEN) was among the stocks Jim Cramer discussed during Mad Money, as he called the growing wave of stock offerings and debt issuance a threat to the bull market. When a caller expressed bullishness on the stock during the lightning round, Cramer remarked: Jeez, I don’t know. I mean, take a look […]

One trades at a steep discount on valuation metrics; the other commands a premium for its digital-first model and cash generation.

An investor who bought Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) ten years ago paid closer to $50 per share than $45. Those shares now pay $3.64 per year in dividends, based on Microsoft’s current $0.91 quarterly payout. That is a yield on cost of roughly 7%, even though the stock’s current yield is about 1%. The starting yield helped, ... The 20-Year Dividend Strategy Built For Investors Who Don’t Need Income Yet

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 ...

McDonald's (MCD) US comparable sales likely reached a new low during the second quarter amid a weak

The restaurant brand has struck a deal to open 30 new restaurants in Atlanta and 20 in Nashville.

Consumer sentiment just hit 44.8 in May 2026, down 5 points from April and firmly in recessionary territory. Yet the actual spending data tells a different story: Total personal consumption expenditures climbed to $22,059.8 billion in May 2026, with recreational goods, clothing and food services all showing year-over-year growth. That gap between mood and money ... 3 Beaten-Down Consumer Stocks to Buy in July

The retirement income math often starts in the wrong place. A retiree who wants $60,000 a year might divide that figure by a portfolio yield and assume the highest yield is the most efficient path: about $1.71 million at 3.5%, $857,000 at 7%, or $500,000 at 12%. On day one, the 12% portfolio looks like ... Why the Best Retirement Paycheck May Start Smaller Than You Expect

MCD aims to turn 2026 FIFA World Cup buzz into stronger engagement and traffic by tying event marketing to value, McCafe and menu pushes.

McDonald's (MCD) was recently removed from several Russell growth benchmarks, including the Russell Top 50 Index and Russell 1000 Growth. This index reshuffle can shift how index funds and growth-focused investors treat the stock. See our latest analysis for McDonald's. These index removals come after a mixed period for McDonald's share price, with the stock down 10.11% on a 90 day share price return and 8.25% on a year to date share price return, while the 5 year total shareholder return of...

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...

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.

A share of Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) paid $0.25 per quarter in dividends in 1999. That same share pays $1.34 per quarter in 2026. The stock price has moved through plenty of cycles since then, but the income stream alone has more than quintupled without the investor doing anything except holding. That trajectory is ... The Case For Buying Smaller Dividends That Grow Faster

McDonald's (MCD) closed at $278.25 in the latest trading session, marking a -1.4% move from the prior day.

Everyone from coffee chains to fast-food giants are boosting drinks menus to bring in more customers.

Wall Street Slides After Trump's Iran Warning Ignites Oil Rally

SBUX is nearing its 52-week high as stronger traffic, loyalty growth and turnaround efforts keep investors focused on the next move.

The average American household spent $78,535 in 2024, according to the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Expenditure Survey. Round that to $80,000, and you have a useful starting point for the retirement paycheck many households may need to replace. Gross salary can overstate the target because it includes payroll taxes, retirement contributions, and expenses ... How A 2.5% Yield Can Turn Into A Retirement Paycheck That Keeps Growing