Fast Food

Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU) recently became the newest member of the $1 trillion market capitalization club. While it took many years for the technology giant to reach the milestone, it may never have been achievable without a $1 million investment from a potato farmer in Idaho. J.R. Simplot and...

Rising short interest in a stock can suggest that investors are betting against the future stock price of that company. One restaurant stock has seen a surge in the number of shares short in 2026, which comes during a potential buyout. Data suggests a short squeeze could be cooking up. Here's...

High gas prices could lead consumers to make tough decisions about where to cut back their spending to make ends meet. Benzinga recently polled viewers of our morning stock show to see where the spending habits could be most impacted. Higher Gas Prices Impact on Benzinga Viewers When it comes to...

McDonald's Inc (NYSE:MCD) stock recently hit new 52-week lows, despite beating analyst estimates for revenue and earnings per share in the recently reported first quarter. The bad news for investors is there could be more pain ahead due to the increasing pain at the pump. Gas Prices Hit Fast Food...

The Wendy’s Company (NASDAQ:WEN) stock surged 14.05% in the pre-market trading session on Tuesday, following reports of renowned investor Nelson Peltz‘s Trian Fund Management is rallying support for a potential bid to privatize the fast-food chain. Trian has been in discussions with...

Shares of McDonald’s Corp (NYSE:MCD) remained under pressure in early trading on Thursday, after the company Thursday reported its first-quarter results. • McDonald’s stock is testing key support levels. What’s pressuring MCD? Here are the key analyst insights: TD...

McDonald's Corp (NYSE:MCD) could see weaker visits in the first quarter, sending shares even lower when the fast-food company reports quarterly results before market opens on Thursday. Here are the earning estimates, analyst ratings and key items to watch. McDonald's Q1 Earnings Estimates Analysts...

In a bid to diversify its beverage offerings, fast-food behemoth McDonald’s (NYSE:MCD) is reportedly gearing up to add energy drinks and specialty sodas to its U.S. menus. McDonald’s is planning to introduce new beverages such as Red Bull Dragonberry Energizer, Dirty Dr Pepper...

Restaurant giant McDonald's (NYSE:MCD) has been known for offering value to consumers for decades. With consumers facing pressure to spend less amid higher grocery costs and other rising cost-of-living items, the restaurant giant is betting bigger on value later this year. McDonald's Plans New...

The market's latest bullish signal didn't come from AI, chips, or high-beta growth. It came from burgers, soda, and fried chicken. Over the past few sessions, Coca-Cola Co (NYSE:KO), McDonald’s Corp (NYSE:MCD), Yum! Brands Inc (NYSE:YUM) and Yum China Holdings Inc (NYSE:YUMC) have all flashed...

Jack In The Box, Inc. (NASDAQ:JACK) shares rocketed higher after the company released its fourth-quarter earnings report after Wednesday's closing bell, missing the analyst earnings estimate. Here's a look at the details in the report.  JACK stock is moving. Watch the price action here. The...

The first days of October have brought new statistics about Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) for shareholders and customers. Along with sharing third-quarter deliveries on Thursday, the company recently shared some third-quarter statistics for its Supercharger stations. Find out how TSLA stock is doing here...

McDonald's Corp. (NYSE:MCD) aims to restore its image as an affordable fast-food option. The pivot comes as consumers complain about the increasing cost of Big Macs. In some locations, Big Mac meals cost as much as $18. Now, McDonald’s and its U.S. franchisees plan to reduce the cost of...

The Wendy's Company (NASDAQ:WEN) could show a turnaround from the first quarter or another quarter of slower traffic when the fast food giant reports second-quarter financial results before market open Friday. Here are the analyst earnings estimates and key items to watch. Earnings Estimates:...

Who knew a burger, fries, and a drink could become Wall Street's next big macro hedge? In a world where tariffs are inflating grocery bills and global uncertainty is seeping into every shopping cart, McDonald’s Corp (NYSE:MCD) has found the perfect economic combo meal: a $5 deal that's not...