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EPISODE · Aug 4, 2026 · 7 MIN

The $5 Meal Economy: Why Fast Food Is Thriving

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Greg Portell and Bryan Gildenberg discuss McDonald's (MCD) earnings and the growing importance of value for consumers navigating economic uncertainty. They highlight stronger international performance, rising consumer stress in the U.S., and why chains like McDonald's and Taco Bell are benefiting as shoppers prioritize affordability and convenience.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

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