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NYSE:EAT News 11 December 2025 - 2 January 2026

Chili’s jabs at McDonald’s ‘value meals’ with $10.99 deal as diners watch prices

Chili’s jabs at McDonald’s ‘value meals’ with $10.99 deal as diners watch prices

NEW YORK, January 1, 2026, 19:24 ET Chili’s Grill & Bar took a swipe at fast-food value meals this week, promoting a $10.99 burger-and-sides deal on X and saying there is little value left in the bundles many chains advertise. X (formerly Twitter) The exchange matters now because restaurant brands are fighting harder for price-conscious diners who are comparing what they pay at the drive-thru with what they can get sitting down. It also shows how social media is reshaping that fight, turning promotional pricing into a public, brand-versus-brand argument about what counts as a “deal.” In the post, Chili’s
2 January 2026
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Chili’s takes aim at McDonald’s value meals with $10.99 deal as diners balk at fast-food prices

Chili’s takes aim at McDonald’s value meals with $10.99 deal as diners balk at fast-food prices

NEW YORK, December 31, 2025, 18:14 ET Chili’s Grill & Bar took aim at McDonald’s, Wendy’s and Burger King on Wednesday, arguing that fast-food value meals no longer feel like a bargain and promoting its own $10.99 burger-and-sides deal. The post landed as McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski told investors, “We continue to see a bifurcated consumer base,” a reference to spending splitting between higher- and lower-income diners. Fox News+1 The exchange matters now because value is becoming a front-line battleground in U.S. dining, with more consumers watching every dollar as food inflation and higher menu prices squeeze budgets. For casual-dining
1 January 2026
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Brinker International (EAT) Stock: Fresh News, Analyst Forecasts and Turnaround Outlook as of December 11, 2025

Brinker International (EAT) Stock: Fresh News, Analyst Forecasts and Turnaround Outlook as of December 11, 2025

Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE: EAT) — the parent of Chili’s Grill & Bar and Maggiano’s Little Italy — is back in the market spotlight. On December 11, 2025, Brinker shares are trading around $146, up roughly 7% intraday, after bouncing between $135.85 and $146.00 so far in today’s session. That puts the stock about 24% below its 52‑week high near $192 and roughly 46% above its 52‑week low around $100, underscoring how volatile the turnaround story has been for investors over the past year. Investing.com+1 Company snapshot: a Chili’s‑powered turnaround Brinker operates more than 1,600 restaurants worldwide under the Chili’s
11 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

American Airlines stock jumps nearly 8% as airlines rally — what to watch next week

American Airlines stock jumps nearly 8% as airlines rally — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
American Airlines shares jumped 7.6% to $15.24 Friday, rebounding with a broad rally that sent the Dow past 50,000 for the first time. Investors are watching the carrier’s battle with United at Chicago O’Hare, where a summer capacity surge could trigger a fare war. American also announced new Philadelphia–Porto service for 2027 and launched a centennial inflight menu.
Apple stock price ends week higher as Dow hits 50,000; jobs and CPI loom next

Apple stock price ends week higher as Dow hits 50,000; jobs and CPI loom next

7 February 2026
Apple closed up 0.8% at $278.12 Friday, then slipped 0.3% after hours. The S&P 500 jumped 1.97% and the Nasdaq rose 2.18% as chipmakers rallied, while Amazon fell 5.6% on higher capex guidance. Investors await U.S. jobs data Feb. 11 and CPI Feb. 13. Apple’s next dividend is $0.26 per share, payable Feb. 12.
Broadcom Stock Gets a Google AI Spend Lift as Jefferies Sees 60% Upside

Broadcom Stock Gets a Google AI Spend Lift as Jefferies Sees 60% Upside

7 February 2026
Google raised its 2026 capital expenditure forecast to $175 billion–$185 billion, with most spending expected on data-center chips. Broadcom shares rose about 2% after the announcement, while Nvidia and AMD slipped. Jefferies reiterated a buy rating on Broadcom, maintaining a $500 price target, implying a 62% upside from Wednesday’s close.
No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

7 February 2026
The IRS has not announced new federal stimulus payments for February 2026, and Congress has not approved fresh checks. Trump told NBC he is considering $2,000 tariff rebate checks but has not committed, saying any payout would likely come later in 2026. The IRS warns taxpayers to ignore texts and emails about “stimulus payments” and verify notices through official channels.
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