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NASDAQ:WEN 5 November 2025 - 1 January 2026

Arby’s quietly closes more locations as fast-food chains retrench into 2026

Arby’s quietly closes more locations as fast-food chains retrench into 2026

Arby’s has closed at least 14 U.S. restaurants in 2025, with shutdowns reported in California, Delaware, Florida, Maryland, New Jersey, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Washington. The company has not released a full list of affected locations. Rising food, labor, and rent costs are pressuring fast-food chains to trim underperforming stores. Closures have been confirmed in cities including Memphis, Fresno, and North Charleston.
30 December 2025
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Wendy’s to Close 200–350 U.S. Restaurants as ‘Project Fresh’ Accelerates — What We Know Today (Nov. 10, 2025)

Wendy’s to Close 200–350 U.S. Restaurants as ‘Project Fresh’ Accelerates — What We Know Today (Nov. 10, 2025)

Wendy’s will close about 200 to 350 U.S. restaurants, or a mid-single-digit percentage of its footprint, starting late 2025 through 2026. The company cited a 4.7% drop in U.S. same-restaurant sales in Q3 and said closures will target underperforming locations. No list of affected stores has been released. The move is part of a broader turnaround effort called “Project Fresh.”
10 November 2025
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Wendy’s (WEN) pops after Q3 beat as ‘Project Fresh’ adds store-closure plan — Nov. 7, 2025

Wendy’s (WEN) pops after Q3 beat as ‘Project Fresh’ adds store-closure plan — Nov. 7, 2025

Wendy’s beat Q3 earnings estimates with adjusted EPS of $0.24 and declared a $0.14 per-share dividend. Revenue fell 3% to $549.5 million as U.S. same-restaurant sales dropped 4.7%. Management said a mid-single-digit percentage of U.S. locations—roughly 200 to 350 restaurants—could close under the new Project Fresh turnaround plan. Shares traded near $9.50 intraday.
7 November 2025
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Carl’s Jr. Drops $1 Meals Across SoCal as Shutdown Breaks Record—Who Qualifies, Where to Go, and What It Means for Fast‑Food Stocks

Carl’s Jr. Drops $1 Meals Across SoCal as Shutdown Breaks Record—Who Qualifies, Where to Go, and What It Means for Fast‑Food Stocks

The U.S. government shutdown reached Day 36, now the longest on record, after Senate talks failed overnight. Carl’s Jr. franchisee Akash Management LLC is offering $1 kids meals to federal workers, military families, and SNAP/EBT recipients at select Southern California locations during the shutdown. Courts ordered partial November SNAP funding, but delays and cuts are expected. L.A. County added $10 million to its food bank.
5 November 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • April FOMC US Index Levels Update: Dow Jones, Nasdaq, S&P 500
    April 29, 2026, 1:36 PM EDT. Stocks face volatility ahead of key earnings reports from tech giants Meta, Alphabet, Amazon, and Microsoft after market close. Investors seek signs that massive infrastructure spending and AI investments, fueled by trillions of dollars, are generating expected returns. This scrutiny recalls the 2025 AI/Tech crash triggered by unmet high expectations. Meanwhile, geopolitical tensions persist as the US-Iran standoff affects the Strait of Hormuz, pushing oil prices above $105 per barrel. Elevated crude prices raise concerns over inflation and market stability. The market waits on April FOMC signals and intraday performance metrics for the Dow Jones, Nasdaq, and S&P 500 to gauge risk appetite amid these economic and geopolitical pressures.

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Dow Jones Today: Why the Blue-Chip Index Is Sliding Before Powell, Big Tech and the Oil Shock

Dow Jones Today: Why the Blue-Chip Index Is Sliding Before Powell, Big Tech and the Oil Shock

29 April 2026
The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 320 points, or 0.65%, to 48,821.82 Wednesday afternoon, heading for a fifth straight loss as investors awaited the Federal Reserve’s rate decision and major tech earnings. Brent crude surged 7.14% to $119.20 after reports of a possible extended Iran blockade. Boeing and Goldman Sachs weighed on the Dow, while Amazon rose and Microsoft slipped in midday trading.
General Dynamics Corporation Stock Jumps After Submarine Orders, Gulfstream Jets Lift 2026 Outlook

General Dynamics Corporation Stock Jumps After Submarine Orders, Gulfstream Jets Lift 2026 Outlook

29 April 2026
General Dynamics raised its 2026 profit outlook after first-quarter earnings and revenue topped estimates, sending shares up 10.9% to $347.72. The company reported $1.4 billion in operating earnings and $13.5 billion in revenue, with Marine Systems revenue up 21% on submarine programs. Orders reached $26.6 billion, pushing backlog to $130.8 billion. General Dynamics ended the quarter with $3.7 billion in cash.
Teva Stock Jumps As Branded Drugs Start Carrying The Old Generics Giant

Teva Stock Jumps As Branded Drugs Start Carrying The Old Generics Giant

29 April 2026
Teva reported first-quarter adjusted earnings of 53 cents per share on $3.98 billion revenue, beating estimates as sales of Austedo, Ajovy, and Uzedy climbed. Shares jumped 11% in New York trading. The company agreed to buy Emalex Biosciences for $700 million upfront, adding a late-stage Tourette syndrome drug candidate. Global generics revenue fell 16% amid increased competition.
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