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Investors are looking at a potentially tasty deal with McDonald's (NYSE: MCD) right now. The fast-food leader's stock has underperformed the market through the rally over the past year, even

Finding great companies while they are still small is a smart strategy to identify stocks that can potentially make you a millionaire investor. It's all about putting money to work in growing

Cava (NYSE: CAVA) just reported revenue of $175.5 million (up 52.5% year over year) and diluted earnings per share of $0.02 (compared to a $13.72 year-ago loss) for the 13-week period that ended

With its shares up a jaw-dropping 335% in just the last five years, investors clearly have a strong appetite for Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG). This monumental gain significantly exceeds both

Investors may feel uncertain about the economy, but that has not stopped consumer spending from growing. According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, consumer spending continues to trend higher

With the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite Index having risen by double-digit figures in 2023, some investors might be thinking that things are starting to get a bit frothy in the market from a

The economy is giving off mixed signals. Earlier this month, the CEO of Target said consumers were "buying less stuff," but despite that sentiment, the Bureau of Economic Analysis said consumer

Despite differing approaches to the restaurant business, McDonald's (NYSE: MCD) and Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) are similar in many ways. Both have benefited from high name recognition and

When Cava Group (NYSE: CAVA) came public in June 2023, it traded at a price-to-sales ratio well above that of much larger peer Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG). Although that situation has since

Bill Simon is worried about consumer spending. Once the CEO of Walmart's U.S. business, Simon currently sits on the board of directors for HanesBrands and Darden Restaurants, giving him high-level

It's been a wild ride for shareholders of Cava Group (NYSE: CAVA). The stock soared in the first month-and-a-half after its initial public offering (IPO). But as of this writing, it's down 44% from

Recent IPO stock Cava Group (NYSE: CAVA) has hit the ground running, offering a Mediterranean food concept that appears to be resonating with consumers. That's great news and could turn the brand

Fool.com contributor Parkev Tatevosian reviews Chipotle's (NYSE: CMG) latest earnings results to determine if the dip in the stock price is a buying opportunity.

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The best businesses for investors to own in the long run are those that have earned die-hard followings from their customers. This is because loyal customers are repeat customers, which fuels

Cava Group (NYSE: CAVA) is one of the big stories of 2023. It's one of the few companies that have decided to go public amidst a bear market and tumultuous economy, but the timing was right, and the

As of this writing, Cava Group's (NYSE: CAVA) share price is about 127% higher than the $22 it debuted at for its initial public offering (IPO) a month ago. To say that investors are excited about

After a disappointing year for stocks in 2022, the markets have rebounded this year. The best way to ensure you're always a step ahead of Wall Street is to hold shares of quality companies with

Both Chipotle (NYSE: CMG) and McDonald's (NYSE: MCD) stocks are trading near all-time highs as of mid-2023. The businesses brushed aside concerns about slowing consumer spending or weakening profits

Hot restaurant IPOs are more likely to burn investors than deliver great long-term returns. Occasionally, you get a Chipotle. But more often, you get a Noodles & Co.

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The S&P 500 is up 9% this year despite continued economic volatility and a looming recession. The market and the economy don't always move in the same direction, and it looks like investors are

The fast-food industry is highly competitive and exposed to jarring demand swings as consumers' tastes change. New rivals pop up every day and are often willing to price aggressively to establish

Make it two months in a row: The S&P 500 delivered a positive gain in both March and April after declining in February. 

As is always the case, some stocks in the major index were bigger winners