McDonald's Corporation (MCD.BA)
- Yahoo Finance Video
What's taking the greatest toll on consumers?
In their quarterly reports, companies like Home Depot (HD), Starbucks (SBUX), and eBay (EBAY) have noted that consumers are beginning to pull back and become more discretionary with their spending. Walmart (WMT) reported growth in its eCommerce business, although in an interview with Yahoo Finance, Walmart CFO John David Rainey noted consumers' wallets are "stretched." Yahoo Finance Anchors Madison Mills and Seana Smith discuss the state of the consumer. For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Catalysts. This post was written by Nicholas Jacobino
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McDonald's to debut $5 value meal in the US
McDonald's (MCD) announced it will offer a $5 value meal in the United States. Yahoo Finance's Brooke DiPalma breaks down the news and the fast food giant's latest play to boost same-store sales. The $5 value meal is set to roll out on June 25th. It will most likely include a McChicken or a McDouble, a four-piece chicken nugget, small fries, and a small drink. McDonald's missed expectations in last quarter's earnings and the value meal is designed to get customers back in stores. For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode. This post was written by Melanie Riehl
- Fortune
McDonald’s $5 value meal is coming in June — but will only be around for a month
Fast food chain looks to lure diners back, but will limited-time deal prove a short-term bump?
