The S&P 500 has seen a strong rally supported by record corporate profits, with Q2 2026 earnings per share rising over 50% year-over-year. However, stock prices have outpaced earnings growth, partly because gains from companies like Alphabet and Amazon include unrealized equity gains rather than core business profits, creating a disconnect between profits and cash flow. Market expectations for long-term earnings growth are at historic highs, often a warning sign for potential market corrections. Investors are advised to diversify beyond AI-heavy sectors and consider defensive stocks like McDonald's, equal-weight ETFs, or balanced dividend funds to manage risk.
McDonald's faces a federal class-action lawsuit accusing its AI pricing tool of coordinating prices among franchisees, leading to higher menu costs. The suit claims McDonald's shares nonpublic sales data and uses it to generate price recommendations ...
McDonald's is bringing back its popular Monopoly promotion starting October 6, allowing customers to win prizes including $1 million in cash, vehicles, vacations, and gift cards. The game pieces will be available on eligible food items and gameplay w...
McDonald's is being sued in a federal class action accusing the company of using an AI-powered system to coordinate menu prices across its franchises and company-owned restaurants. The lawsuit alleges this AI system illegally fixes prices by using pr...
The U.S. Supreme Court is considering whether a climate change lawsuit by Boulder County against Exxon and Suncor can proceed in state court, with potential nationwide impact. Meanwhile, Mattel faces activist investor pressure to explore strategic op...
McDonald's faces a proposed nationwide class action lawsuit in Chicago accusing the company of illegally coordinating menu prices across its franchises using an AI-powered pricing system. The lawsuit claims McDonald's violated US antitrust laws by co...
