Latest news with #McDonald's
CNBC
9 hours ago
- Business
- CNBC
Cramer's Lightning Round: 'It's the time to buy McDonald's'
Nebius Group: "....Nebius we are not going to trust." Sweetgreen: "The stock's down 57%, and they're not making money." Monster Beverage: "...You own is just one smoking hot stock." Okta: "You buy Okta...I want to own more Okta." McDonald's: "I've been saying that you must own McDonald's the time to buy McDonald's." Click here to download Jim Cramer's Guide to Investing at no cost to help you build long-term wealth and invest
Boston Globe
9 hours ago
- Sport
- Boston Globe
Brockton's AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, and Cameron Boozer headline list of top lottery candidates for 2026 NBA Draft
1. AJ Dybantsa, BYU The 6-foot-9-inch forward chose the Cougars over Kansas, North Carolina, and Alabama. Athleticism and versatility shine through his rangy scoring skillset, notably when he attacks off the dribble and finishes at the rim. The Brockton native spent last year with Utah Prep and is on this summer's USA Basketball Under-19 national team for the FIBA World Cup. Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up Advertisement 2. Darryn Peterson, Kansas The 6-5 guard from Ohio offers perimeter size with ability to play on or off the ball. He can attack off the dribble or step outside, offering potential to overwhelm smaller guards and impact games defensively. Peterson played last season with Prolific Prep in California and was co-MVP of the McDonald's All-American game. 3. Cameron Boozer, Duke The 6-9 forward joined twin Cayden in winning a high school national title and fourth straight Florida state title. The son of former Duke and NBA forward Carlos Boozer showed his inside-out game (22 points, 16 rebounds, 6 assists) leading the US past the World team in the Nike Hoop Summit. He joined Peterson as the McDonald's game co-MVP. Advertisement 4. Nate Ament, Tennessee The 6-9 forward is a McDonald's All-American and Gatorade player of the year for Virginia with versatile skills. He'll improve as he adds strength to his lean frame, though he stands out with ballhandling and shooting range. Related : 5. Caleb Wilson, North Carolina The 6-9 forward from Atlanta and McDonald's All-American offers two-way potential with his athleticism and length, including as a shot blocker. The McDonald's All-American announced his UNC commitment on TNT's 'Inside The NBA' show alongside former NBA players Shaquille O'Neal, Charles Barkley, and Kenny Smith. 6. Chris Cenac Jr., Houston ESPN and 247Sports rank Cenac as the nation's top center, offering rangy skills and outside shooting that made him the MVP of the NBPA Top 100 camp in summer 2024. 7. Karim Lopez, New Zealand Breakers (Australia) The versatile 6-8 wing from Mexico is part of the National Basketball League's 'Next Stars' program designed to develop high-end prospects, averaging 9.6 points and 4.7 assists in his 2024-25 debut season. He turns 18 in December. 8. Jayden Quaintance, Kentucky The 6-9 forward was a top-10 recruit last year entering Arizona State, where he averaged 9.4 points, 7.9 rebounds, and 2.6 blocks. He later transferred to join the Wildcats. 9. Mikel Brown Jr., Louisville The 6-3 McDonald's All-American is big signee for Pat Kelsey entering Year 2 of his tenure with the Cardinals, ranking as the No. 1 point guard prospect for Rivals. He joined Dybantsa in making the US U-19 team. Related : 10. Darius Acuff Jr., Arkansas The 6-2 Acuff is the top point guard prospect for 247Sports (No. 5 overall) and ESPN (No. 7). The McDonald's All-American operates smoothly in the pick-and-roll with the ability to attack defenders off the dribble and from 3-point range. Advertisement 11. Tounde Yessoufou, Baylor ESPN's ninth-ranked recruit offers a sturdy frame (roughly 6-5 and 210 pounds) and versatile athleticism while being known for a high-motor style. He had 24 points for the World team against the US in the Nike Hoop Summit in April. 12. Dash Daniels, Melbourne United (Australia) Like Lopez, the younger brother of Atlanta Hawks guard Dyson Daniels is will play for the NBL's 'Next Stars' program. Dash is a 6-6 point guard who has been through NBA Academy Australia. 13. Isaiah Evans, Duke The 6-6 guard withdrew from this year's draft and must add strength to a 175-pound frame. But there's clear upside with his explosive scoring potential, such as hitting six first-half 3-pointers out of nowhere against Auburn in December. Related : 14. Labaron Philon, Alabama The 6-4 freshman point guard was a last-minute draft withdrawal. He averaged 10.6 points and 3.8 assists for an Elite Eight team that just lost Associated Press first-team All-American Mark Sears from the backcourt. Others to watch: ⋅ Alijah Arenas — The son of former NBA guard Gilbert Arenas is a McDonald's All-American known for scoring and court vision, but the 6-6 guard's status is unclear as he's still working back from an April truck accident that had him placed in a medically induced coma. Arenas avoided major injury and said this week he works out daily, with the plan of soon joining USC summer workouts. ⋅ Miles Byrd — The 6-7 guard from San Diego State withdrew from the draft after averaging 12.3 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 2.7 assists as a redshirt sophomore. ⋅ Ian Jackson — The 6-4 guard averaged 11.9 points while shooting 39.5 percent from 3-point range at North Carolina as a five-star freshman before transferring to St. John's. Advertisement ⋅ Yaxel Lendeborg — The 6-9, 240-pound forward has gone from junior college to UAB and now Michigan. He withdrew from the draft after averaging 15.8 points and 11.0 rebounds in two seasons with the Blazers. ⋅ Tahaad Pettiford — The 6-1 freshman averaged 11.6 points and shot 36.6 percent on threes for Auburn's Final Four team. He's set for a leading role after withdrawing from the draft. ⋅ Meleek Thomas — The 6-4 guard averaged 33.5 points per 40 minutes with Overtime Elite. He's a McDonald's All-American who signed with Arkansas.
Scottish Sun
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
McDonald's makes major change to its Filet-O-Fish for first time in 50 years – and it's dropping in just DAYS
The new burger will even be available for a bargain price on launch day LOVIN' IT McDonald's makes major change to its Filet-O-Fish for first time in 50 years – and it's dropping in just DAYS MCDONALD'S has made a major change to its Filet-O-Fish for the first time in 50 years and it's dropping in just days. The fast-food chain is bringing a brand new twist to the iconic burger for the first time since it came to the UK. 1 The Filet-O-Fish has been an iconic staple of the McDonald's menu for decades Credit: Alamy From 11am on July 1, you'll be able to get your hands on the Double Filet-o-Fish at any Maccies restaurant nationwide. With twice the taste, this new product will feature two delicious Pollock fish patties in crispy breadcrumbs, melted cheese and creamy tartare sauce in a steamed bun. This isn't a one-off either as the Double Filet-o-Fish will be a permanent addition to the menu. It will join other new items on the menu too such as the Big Arch. What's even better is that on launch day, for one day only, it will be available for just £2 when you order from the McDonald's app, which is less than half price. After that it will cost £5.29 individually or £7.39 as part of an Everyday Value Meal. And that's not all as a vintage character comes out of retirement to celebrate the new burger. Phil A. O'Fish has made a stunning return to settle the debate on how to correctly pronounce the product's name. According to new research, 33 per cent of Brits are pronouncing the famous burger incorrectly. And it's not just everyday diners who get it wrong either with Simon Cowell famously calling it a "fish burger" during a 2016 X-Factor audition. Nicole Scherzinger prompty reminded him it was the Filet-O-Fish so even the most confident among us can stumble over tricky pronounciations. The research also discovered the nervousness extends beyond just the Filet-O-Fish with one in five admitting to avoiding dishes in restaurants because they can't pronounce them correctly. And Gen-Z diners are the most likely to play it safe when faced with ordering a tricky menu item. But McDonald's have finally settled the score days before the tasty new burger becomes available so fans can order in confidence. So if you've ever wondered if its Fil-LAY or Fil-LET, McDonald's have now provided an official answer. McDonald's launches brand-new burger featuring never-before-seen sauce The correct answer is Fil-LAY and we're sorry to say you've been getting it wrong if you've been saying Fil-LET. So you no longer have to worry about saying it wrong when you go to make your order next week. The answer has united fans in the now-viral Facebook group, The Filet-O-Fish Society from 2012. In just a few days, the previously dormant group has racked up almost 3,000 members after fans flooded the page to share their love for the iconic burger. McDonald's are now looking for a new admin to take over from Phil A. O'Fish with a lucky fan to be in for a chance of winning some great prizes. This isn't the only menu change McDonald's have introduced recently either. Alongside the new Big Arch Burger, four new items were added this month. But the launch of the new menu means some items have to go. That includes the Cheesy Garlic Bread Dippers, Lotus Biscoff McFlurry Steakhouse Stack and the McSpicy® x Frank's RedHot burger. It is not uncommon for Maccies to switch up its menu to make way for new products.
Newsweek
12 hours ago
- Business
- Newsweek
McDonald's Exists for Food, Not Social Engineering
Advocates for ideas and draws conclusions based on the interpretation of facts and data. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Editor's Note: This article is a lightly edited transcript of an excerpt from an episode of Newsweek Radio. McDonald's is facing a nationwide boycott this week, fueled in part by the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. "As a brand that serves millions of people every day, McDonald's opens our doors to everyone, and our commitment to inclusion remains steadfast," the company told Newsweek. Since Tuesday, the company has been the subject of a boycott led by the People's Union USA, a grassroots movement that's accused McDonald's of price gouging, exploiting tax loopholes, corporate greed, and of walking away from its DEI commitments. The same group has also organized boycotts against Walmart, Amazon, and Target, and says it plans further action against McDonald's unless the company agrees to major changes in its corporate policy. This is all happening while McDonald's is battling declining sales in the U.S. In May, the company reported a 3.6 percent drop in same-store sales nationwide, the steepest decline since 2020, at the height of the COVID pandemic. Here's the part that needs to be said. Just because many of us are uncomfortable with public displays of DEI indoctrination in the workplace, and the quasi-religious nature of DEI seminars, does not mean we're not committed to the actual fundamentals of diversity, equity, and inclusivity. GLOUCESTER, UNITED KINGDOM - JUNE 13: The logo of the fast food restaurant McDonald's is displayed outside a branch of the restaurant, on June 13, 2025 in Gloucester, England. GLOUCESTER, UNITED KINGDOM - JUNE 13: The logo of the fast food restaurant McDonald's is displayed outside a branch of the restaurant, on June 13, 2025 in Gloucester, the opposite, actually. Many of us think the way DEI is being implemented contradicts and works against anything that actually resembles real diversity, equity, or inclusion. These words don't have a single definition. They're wide open to interpretation. What looks like diversity to you might look like uniformity to me. What looks like equity to me might look like inequity to you. What feels inclusive to both of us might feel exclusionary to someone else. These are complicated concepts, and there's no logical reason to expect a company like McDonald's to solve them by using its workforce as guinea pigs for corporate social experiments. McDonald's is here to bring us cheap food, hot and fast. That's what it does. That's what it's always done. If we want people to learn about DEI, then put it in a high school social studies class, where it belongs. Don't expect a fast-food chain, or any other corporation, to carry that load on behalf of the rest of society. McDonald's isn't hurting right now because it moved away from DEI training. It's hurting because it's getting too expensive to keep employees at a job most people don't want to do, at a time when costs are rising and people are more health-conscious than ever. It also doesn't help that the company has painted all the restaurants that weird drab gray color that matches the color of its beef patties. It's not exactly an inviting atmosphere. That said, McDonald's has still got the best fries, in my opinion. And I'm rarely disappointed in the Filet-O-Fish with a Coke. If McDonald's wants a quick rebound, it should focus on bringing costs back down on the original menu, restoring the customer experience, and maybe adding a little warmth and color back into the stores. Hopefully now that DEI isn't eating up so much time in the workday, it can get back to doing what it does best. At the end of the day, McDonald's doesn't exist to make us better people. It exists to feed us. And sometimes, that's enough. Jesse Edwards is director of Newsweek Radio & Podcasting, and the host of Newsweek Radio. The views expressed in this article are the writer's own.
Miami Herald
14 hours ago
- Business
- Miami Herald
McDonald's brings back unexpected breakfast items after 5 years
While the first McDonald's (MCD) restaurant opened its doors in 1940 as a California barbecue restaurant, the world's most iconic burger chain did not start serving breakfast items until the 1970s. In 1971, Pittsburgh franchise owner Jim Delligatti received corporate's permission to start selling donuts and pastries during early hours. After observing a strong flow of previously underestimated breakfast customers, McDonald's began testing different versions of a "Continental Breakfast" in the same year, while California franchisee Herb Peterson presented what would eventually become known as the Egg McMuffin. By 1975, the sandwich created by placing a fried egg and slices of American cheese and Canadian bacon on an English muffin was rolled out at McDonald's locations across the country. Its instant popularity prompted a gradual expansion to the breakfast menu customers know today. Don't miss the move: Subscribe to TheStreet's free daily newsletter While many of the breakfast items launched over the decades eventually get cut to make room for other dishes, some will also make periodic comebacks. Offering a piece of fried chicken on either a buttermilk biscuit or the chain's maple griddle cake, the McChicken Biscuit and Chicken McGriddle were launched nationwide in 2020 but quietly cut a few years later as the country emerged from a pandemic. An identical version of the latter sandwich was previously also marketed as the Southern Style Chicken Biscuit in the late 2000s. Related: McDonald's menu adds new happy meal fans will love After trial runs in Florida, Kansas, and parts of Canada last year, the two sandwiches are now available at McDonald's locations in Michigan through July 21. Each will sell for $2.50 and may see limited availability at different locations as the summer progresses (the existing supply is meant to gauge interest and demand for a wider rollout). "Our customers told us they wanted more chicken, more often - and especially at breakfast," local owner/operator Mike Rodewald said in a statement to Michigan press. "We're excited to bring two bold, flavorful choices that satisfy that craving in a big way." Both items are part of a wider "Chicken For Breakfast" campaign rolled out in the state for the first part of the summer. Although the nationwide breakfast menu only has the regular sausage versions, McDonald's has spent the last five years leaning into what it sees as higher customer demand for poultry. More Food News: McDonald's menu finally brings back most-wanted fan favoritePopular fast-food burger chain to open first store in new marketWalmart makes deal to open popular food chain in stores The Crispy Chicken Sandwich was added to the permanent menu in 2021, while the McCrispy Strips followed four years later in May 2025. Chains such as Wendy's (WEN) and Yum! Brands (YUM) -owned Taco Bell have used similar strategies with a range of new chicken items like the latter's chicken nuggets and Crispy Chicken and Cantina menus. "We're excited about the significant opportunity we see within our chicken portfolio and see the potential to add another point of chicken market share by the end of 2026," McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski told investors during the latest earnings call in April 2025. "We continue to roll out McCrispy, which is now in over 70 markets and will be available in nearly all markets by the end of 2025." Related: Veteran fund manager issues dire S&P 500 warning for 2025 The Arena Media Brands, LLC THESTREET is a registered trademark of TheStreet, Inc.
