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California woman got charged 10 cents for a McDonald’s bag. So she walked out with the tray instead: ‘Thank You’

McDonald's isn’t to be blamed for the bag charge, though.

We Got This Covered · Aug 10

Scott Bessent Says America's 'K-Shaped' Economy Is Dead, But Robert Reich Fires Back With a McDonald's Warning: 'Very Much Alive, Even CEOs are Admitting It's a Problem'

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the U.S. economy is moving beyond the K-shaped divide, but economists and corporate leaders continue to offer mixed views on the health of American consumers.

Benzinga · Aug 10

Biggest McDonald's in London set to open 24 hours a day

McDonald’s biggest London branch has the go-ahead to run as a 24-hour restaurant

Evening Standard · Aug 9

A Rain Check for Williams-Sonoma: How to Buy the Dip Before It Happens

WSM just hit a new 52-week high, but a stretched valuation and softening consumer sentiment argue for patience. Rather than chase the shares, a 90–120 DTE cash-secured call locks in possible future gains, up or down.

Barchart · Aug 5

McDonald's names company veteran Skye Anderson as new US head after sales miss

McDonald's replaced its U.S. business head after missing sales growth expectations. Skye Anderson, a company veteran, now leads McDonald's USA effective immediately. The CEO cited execution lapses and overwhelmed restaurant crews for the performance. A new under-$3 menu and digital discount cuts also impacted sales negatively. Anderson will now steer…

The Economic Times · Aug 5

McDonald's CEO turns to a trusted lieutenant with a turnaround record to revive its biggest market

CEO Chris Kempczinski is betting on Skye Anderson, the exec he's tapped for tough assignments before, to boost sales growth and improve its value push.

Fortune · Aug 4

How McDonald’s is hoping to win back customers with new value menu

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The Independent UK · Aug 4

McDonald’s fights to win back customers with cheaper food and a new boss

McDonald's has jostled its menu and has sought to lure some of those customers to stores through value meals and other specials

The Independent UK · Aug 4

McDonald’s Q2 profit rises despite slowdown in US sales growth

McDonald’s posted higher second-quarter profit and revenue, though sales growth in its US market slowed as cautious consumers curbed spending. The company appointed a new US president, expanded value offerings and aims to revive momentum in its largest market amid economic pressures.

The Economic Times · Aug 4

Stock Market Today: S&P 500, Dow and Nasdaq Futures Gain as Scott Bessent Says Hormuz Deal Could Come Soon— Caterpiller, Palantir in Focus (UPDATED)

(Editor’s note: The headline, lede and ETFs, stocks and futures data have been updated.)

Benzinga · Aug 4