Retailers, restaurants, apparel, packaged goods, household brands, and the consumer spending signals behind them.
Ahead of its Tuesday-morning earnings report, McDonald’s shares are already under pressure, and traders are looking to earnings for confirmation of whether the slide extends. Options markets are also being used to estimate how far the stock could move in the days immediately following the release.
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The retailer is rolling out a drone-delivery program in parts of Florida through Alphabet’s Wing, while also broadening access to prescription GLP-1 weight-loss medications paired with nutrition support, according to a report.
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The coffee chain lifted its fiscal 2026 expectations after better sales and margins, yet the durability of its earnings recovery depends on continuing growth and cost control.
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A 92.2% U.S.-Canada renewal rate and gains in higher-tier executive memberships suggest Costco members are continuing to renew even as the membership mix evolves, with digital tools also contributing to retention.
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The retailer is leaning further into its owned Good & Gather food and beverage brand with a new 100-recipe cookbook created by its in-store test kitchen.
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A recent market note highlights signs of improving growth at Starbucks, including rebounds in sales, store traffic and earnings, while warning that the stock’s premium price may limit how quickly the turnaround can be rewarded.
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As Tyson Foods looks to a tougher profit path amid higher beef costs, the same input pressures are expected to land in focus for McDonald’s next earnings update.
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The retail giant said it is launching its next phase of drone delivery through Wing, with service planned for five Walmart locations in the Orlando-area, as the two companies continue to widen their logistics partnership.
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A widely followed analyst revised ratings in two very different retail names, upgrading Starbucks while downgrading eBay, according to a report circulated by Yahoo Finance.
