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Natasha Sharma

McDonald's U.S. Comps Jump 3.9%: What's Driving Momentum?

MCD's U.S. comps rise 3.9% in Q1 2026 as McValue and new under-$3 deals draw cost-conscious diners, while margin pressure lingers.

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The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights Casey's General Stores, Starbucks, Tapestry, Five Below and Levi Strauss

Retail sales rose for a third straight month in April, boosting outlooks for Casey's, Starbucks, Tapestry, Five Below and Levi Strauss.

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Viavi Solutions and Dave & Buster have been highlighted as Zacks Bull and Bear of the Day

Viavi Solutions surged on strong AI data center demand and 42.8% revenue growth, while Dave & Buster's faced losses and falling sales.

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Kevin Cook

Bear of the Day: Dave & Buster's (PLAY)

Earnings decline continues as new QSR, health-focused, and entertainment options multiply in a vibrant economy

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Ark Restaurants Stock Slips Post Q2 Earnings Amid Sales Weakness

ARKR's second-quarter fiscal 2026 loss narrows, but revenues soften as traffic decreases, and Bryant Park lease litigation clouds key New York venues.

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Flanigan's Stock Gains Post Q2 Earnings on Higher Sales Growth

BDL delivers stronger second-quarter fiscal 2026 sales and earnings as menu price hikes and higher traffic lift restaurants and package liquor stores.

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Zacks Equity Research

Do Options Traders Know Something About Starbucks Stock We Don't?

Investors need to pay close attention to SBUX stock based on the movements in the options market lately.

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Mrithunjoy Kaushik

McDonald's Company-Run Margins Draw Focus: Can Ownership Mix Help?

MCD's Q1 sales momentum remains strong, but weaker U.S. company-run margins put pricing, costs and ownership mix in focus.

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Mrithunjoy Kaushik

Starbucks' Margin Recovery Takes Shape: Can Cost Leverage Build?

SBUX's Q2 FY26 margin rises 110 bps to 9.4%, and EPS jumps 22%, with cost savings and moderating pressures key to sustaining earnings leverage.

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Zacks Equity Research

Rave Restaurant Stock Up Post Q3 Earnings, Pizza Inn Sales Strong

RAVE posts stronger third-quarter fiscal 2026 results as Pizza Inn drives growth, adds new stores and menu innovations and ends Uber Eats to protect franchisees.

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