Wintrust Business Minute: McDonald’s global sales are up 3.8% year-over-year

Wintrust Business Lunch

Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute.

McDonald’s reported positive sales growth in the second quarter as it expanded its menu in an effort to bring back customers who are concerned about rising prices. Global sales are up 3.8% year-over-year as of June, well above market expectations. McDonald’s did see some weakness in the latest earnings report, with its breakfast sales. The number of lower-income consumers dropped by double digits. The company’s shares have been higher in trading so far today.

Also, Claire’s has filed for bankruptcy. Listen for more below:

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