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McDonald’s Corporation Stock Slides Before Earnings as Its Big Drink Bet Comes Due

McDonald’s Corporation Stock Slides Before Earnings as Its Big Drink Bet Comes Due

McDonald’s shares fell 2.37% to $286.64 on Friday, underperforming rivals ahead of its May 7 earnings report and a U.S. launch of six new McCafé specialty drinks. The company will begin selling the drinks nationwide on May 6, adding beverage specialist roles at 14,000 restaurants. Investors are watching whether the new drinks and value offers can boost traffic without slowing service or hurting margins.
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
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
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
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.

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  • Fuller, Smith & Turner PLC Completes Share Buyback Driving Treasury Shares Higher
    May 19, 2026, 3:15 PM EDT. Fuller, Smith & Turner PLC (FSTA) bought 7,504 of its own "A" Ordinary Shares at an average price of 630 pence per share on May 19, 2026, through Deutsche Bank's trading arm, Deutsche Numis, continuing its share buyback programme launched in January 2026. The total listed issued shares now stand at 36.45 million, with 5.31 million shares held in Treasury. Treasury shares are those that the company repurchases and holds rather than canceling, often to support share prices or for future use. This latest transaction adjusts the total voting rights to 31.14 million shares, as per FCA rules on Disclosure and Transparency. Fuller's plans to retain the repurchased shares in Treasury as part of its ongoing capital management strategy.

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Marvell Stock Is Jumping Again — The AI Chip Trade Has One Week To Prove It

Marvell Stock Is Jumping Again — The AI Chip Trade Has One Week To Prove It

19 May 2026
Marvell shares climbed 6.6% to $180.04 Tuesday, outperforming a falling Nasdaq as investors positioned ahead of its May 27 earnings call. Trading volume reached 15.3 million shares, with the company’s market value near $155.5 billion. The stock’s rally followed analyst price target hikes and speculation over AI data-center demand. Marvell last reported record annual revenue and forecast further growth led by its data-center business.
Enbridge Stock Hits a 52-Week High Even as Line 5 Fight Throws Up a Fresh Risk

Enbridge Stock Hits a 52-Week High Even as Line 5 Fight Throws Up a Fresh Risk

19 May 2026
Enbridge Inc. shares hit a 52-week high of C$78.25 on Tuesday, rising 2.76% even as the S&P/TSX Composite slipped 0.1% amid inflation concerns. The move came after the company reaffirmed 2026 financial guidance and despite a partial construction pause on its Line 5 project in Wisconsin. Pembina Pipeline shares also rose, though less sharply.
Amazon shares fall as $200 billion AI question lingers

Amazon shares fall as $200 billion AI question lingers

19 May 2026
Amazon shares fell 2.3% to $258.73 Tuesday, underperforming the S&P 500 and Nasdaq as investors trimmed tech holdings ahead of Nvidia’s earnings. AWS revenue jumped 28% to $37.6 billion last quarter, but Amazon’s free cash flow dropped to $1.2 billion over the past year from $25.9 billion, reflecting heavy AI spending.
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