FactSet & McDonald s

FactSet: FactSet provided analyst consensus estimates that McDonald s beat on adjusted earnings, serving as a benchmark for the company's performance.

McDonald s: McDonald s reported strong Q2 earnings, beating profit estimates, but U.S. same-store sales growth slowed to 0.8%. The company named a new U.S. president and introduced value menu items to address cautious consumer spending.

FactSet: FactSet data shows strong earnings growth for S&P 500 companies, supporting stock valuations.

McDonald s: McDonald s also declined, contributing to the Dow's losses.

FactSet: FactSet data shows cuts in second-quarter net profit margin forecasts for S&P 500 companies.

McDonald s: McDonald s expects higher long-term cost inflation from ongoing supply-chain disruptions and elevated gas prices caused by the Iran war, which is hurting lower-income consumer demand.

FactSet: FactSet provided the analyst consensus estimates that Starbucks beat. Its role is as a data provider, and it is not directly affected by the event.

McDonald s: McDonald s is mentioned as a competitor that added fruity drinks to its U.S. menu, but Starbucks' Refreshers continue to see strong demand. This highlights competitive pressure in the beverage market, though McDonald s is not directly impacted by this event.