McDonald’s beats earnings forecast on value menu strategy
McDonald's reported stronger-than-expected fourth quarter earnings, with revenue exceeding forecasts and comparable sales growth across all major markets.…
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US Retail Sales Flat in December, Missing Holiday Expectations
Retail sales across the US stayed flat in December 2025 at $735 billion, well below economist predictions of…
China Shifts to Services to Boost Consumer Spending
China's government has unveiled a new strategy to encourage spending on services such as trains, cruises and concerts.…
Winter Storm Splits Couples Over Spending on Emergency Supplies
A historic winter storm expected to affect 230 million Americans is forcing couples to navigate difficult conversations about…
App Downloads Slow as Users Become Pickier
The mobile app market showed a puzzling split in 2025: fewer apps being downloaded overall, but users spending…