From Yahoo Finance: 2025-04-29 15:06:00

McDonald’s will report first quarter earnings, aiming to show signs of stabilization after a tough fourth quarter. Analysts project adjusted EPS of $2.68, revenue of $6.12 billion, and same-store sales growth of 0.8%. Previous quarter saw missed estimates, with declining sales and an E. coli outbreak.

Despite previous challenges, McDonald’s introduced new deals to compete and has seen stock outperformances. Analysts remain optimistic about the brand’s resilience in the face of consumer spending pressures. Concerns linger about potential anti-American sentiment affecting international growth amidst Trump’s trade war.

McDonald’s aggressive expansion plans could face setbacks due to escalating trade tensions. With over half of revenue coming from international markets, China is a crucial growth area. Analysts view McDonald’s as a defensive stock pick in an uncertain macroeconomic climate, despite potential risks from geopolitical pressures. 1. The stock market reached a record high today, with the S&P 500 closing at 4,200. This marks a significant milestone in the ongoing recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, as investors show confidence in the economy’s strength.

2. In international news, tensions are rising between Russia and Ukraine as Russian troops continue to amass along the border. The United States and European Union have expressed concerns over the potential for a military conflict, calling for a peaceful resolution to the situation.

3. A new study has found that the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine is highly effective in preventing transmission of the virus. The research shows that the vaccine reduces the risk of spreading the virus by up to 90%, providing hope for a return to normalcy in the near future.

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