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McDonald’s stock price dips after a late-week swing as upgrades collide with a busy macro calendar

McDonald’s stock price dips after a late-week swing as upgrades collide with a busy macro calendar

McDonald’s shares fell 1.4% to $327.58 Friday after touching $335.50 earlier in the session, with about 3.6 million shares traded. The company posted Q4 global comparable sales up 5.7% and raised its dividend 5% to $1.86 per share. Analysts including Argus and Jefferies lifted price targets following earnings. The drop comes ahead of key U.S. economic data and Federal Reserve minutes next week.
15 February 2026
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McDonald’s stock: MCD pulls back from $335 high as Argus upgrades; traders watch new McCafé drinks

McDonald’s stock: MCD pulls back from $335 high as Argus upgrades; traders watch new McCafé drinks

McDonald’s shares fell 1.36% to $327.58 Friday, retracing part of Thursday’s 2.74% gain. Argus upgraded the stock to Buy with a $380 target, citing value menus and digital growth, while Jefferies raised its target to $375. McDonald’s is testing new McCafé drinks and plans a Shamrock Shake return Feb. 17. U.S. markets are closed Monday for Washington’s Birthday; trading resumes Tuesday.
15 February 2026
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McDonald’s stock slides after-hours as CEO share-sale filing and fresh Buy call hit tape

McDonald’s stock slides after-hours as CEO share-sale filing and fresh Buy call hit tape

McDonald’s shares fell 1.4% to $327.58 in after-hours trading Friday after CEO Chris Kempczinski filed to sell 26,277 shares, valued at about $8.5 million, under a pre-set plan. The company reported fourth-quarter global comparable sales up 5.7% and raised its dividend 5% to $1.86. Argus upgraded the stock to “buy” with a $380 target, citing value menus and digital investment.
13 February 2026
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McDonald’s stock dips before the bell despite earnings beat; here’s what’s driving MCD

McDonald’s stock dips before the bell despite earnings beat; here’s what’s driving MCD

McDonald’s shares fell 0.9% to $323.21 in premarket trading after Q4 results beat sales forecasts but included warnings that discounting won’t last. Global comparable sales rose 5.7%, topping analyst estimates, as value promotions drove U.S. traffic. Management cited margin pressures and flagged harsh winter weather as a risk for early 2026. Investors are watching Friday’s U.S. inflation data for broader market direction.
12 February 2026
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Dow Jones closes barely higher above 50,000 as jobs and inflation data loom

Dow Jones closes barely higher above 50,000 as jobs and inflation data loom

The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed up 17 points at 50,132.79 on Monday, holding above 50,000 after hitting an intraday record. Tech stocks rebounded, with Oracle rising after an analyst upgrade. Investors await Wednesday’s U.S. jobs report and Friday’s inflation data, both delayed by a government shutdown. The S&P 500 gained 0.47% and the Nasdaq rose 0.88%.
9 February 2026
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McDonald’s stock heads into CPI week after Friday dip — what’s next for MCD

McDonald’s stock heads into CPI week after Friday dip — what’s next for MCD

McDonald’s shares closed at $307.32 on Friday, down 0.51%, trailing gains in other major restaurant stocks. About 3 million shares changed hands ahead of key U.S. inflation and retail sales reports next week. The company is testing new menu items in the UK and Ireland, including a “Big Arch” burger and a “secret menu.” Investors remain focused on foot traffic and pricing power as inflation data looms.
11 January 2026
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McDonald’s stock heads into Monday near $307 after Truist target hike — here’s what could move it next

McDonald’s stock heads into Monday near $307 after Truist target hike — here’s what could move it next

McDonald's shares fell 0.5% to $307.32 on Friday, lagging behind fast-food peers as the S&P 500 rose. Truist Securities raised its price target to $356, citing menu initiatives and potential beverage rollouts but warned of cost pressures. Traders are watching the $300 level ahead of the company’s expected Feb. 9 earnings. Key U.S. inflation data is due Tuesday, likely to influence sentiment.
10 January 2026
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  • Asia Markets Open Mixed as Iran-U.S. Ceasefire Deal Remains Fragile
    April 8, 2026, 8:54 PM EDT. Asia-Pacific markets opened mixed Thursday amid uncertainty over a fragile Iran-U.S. ceasefire deal announced by President Trump. Trump agreed to a two-week suspension of attacks on Iran, contingent on Tehran reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global energy passage. Iran's parliamentary speaker accused the U.S. of violating the ceasefire, citing uranium enrichment restrictions and Israeli drone incursions. South Korea's Kospi fell 0.6%, Japan's Nikkei 225 gained 0.12%, and Australia's ASX 200 dropped 0.24%. Brent and West Texas Intermediate crude futures rose over 1.8%, reflecting ongoing energy concerns. U.S. stock futures dipped slightly after a sharp overnight rally, where the Dow surged nearly 3%, the S&P 500 rose 2.5%, and Nasdaq climbed 2.8% following the ceasefire announcement.

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