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Global Markets & Equities 08 Oct 2026, 10:58 AM IST

Lululemon Names Athleta Chief as Product Chief in Leadership Shakeup

Lululemon Athletica has appointed Athleta chief executive Hillary Super as its new chief product officer, a significant leadership move as new CEO Calvin McDonald seeks to sharpen the brand’s merchandising and product strategy. The hire underscores the company’s effort to regain momentum after a period of softer growth and intensifying competition in premium athletic wear.

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Society, Crime & Public Affairs8h ago

'Neagley' Review: A Lean, Jolly Good Comfort Watch That Lets Maria Sten Lead

Amazon Prime Video's new Reacher spin-off, Neagley, arrives as a brisk, self-contained crime thriller that keeps Alan Ritchson's Reacher at the edges while putting Maria Sten's Frances Neagley firmly at the center. Built around a personal mystery, a quirky investigative team and a suitably twisty conspiracy, the series aims less for reinvention than for dependable, high-velocity entertainment.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy09 Oct 2026, 04:19 AM IST

Trump Discloses $1 Million-Plus Bets on Meta, Microsoft and McDonald’s, Adds SpaceX Debt

Donald Trump reported buying more than $1 million in stakes across Meta Platforms, Microsoft and McDonald’s during August, while also adding SpaceX-related debt to his portfolio. The disclosures add fresh scrutiny to the financial activities of a sitting U.S. president, particularly as his trades touch sectors ranging from artificial intelligence to consumer spending and private space infrastructure.

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Frontier AI & Machine Learning08 Oct 2026, 08:40 AM IST

McDonald’s Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged AI-Driven Franchise Pricing Practices

McDonald’s is facing legal scrutiny over allegations that it used an artificial intelligence tool to influence pricing decisions across its franchise system, according to reports cited by The Guardian. The case adds to a growing global debate over whether algorithmic tools are quietly reshaping consumer prices, franchise economics, and corporate accountability in the fast-food sector.

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Frontier AI & Machine Learning08 Oct 2026, 01:37 AM IST

McDonald's Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged AI-Driven Franchise Pricing Tool

McDonald's is facing legal scrutiny after reports alleged the company used an artificial intelligence tool to help determine pricing for U.S. franchisees, a claim that has intensified debate over algorithmic pricing in consumer-facing businesses. The case arrives as restaurants and retailers confront rising sensitivity to dynamic pricing, with critics warning that AI-assisted price recommendations could deepen tensions between franchisors, operators and customers.

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Global Markets & Equities05 Oct 2026, 07:39 AM IST

McDonald’s, Wendy’s and Burger King Face a Taste Test That Still Moves Markets

A consumer-facing comparison of signature burgers from McDonald’s, Wendy’s and Burger King has drawn fresh attention to the fast-food sector’s most valuable battleground: product perception. While the exercise is subjective, it underscores how menu identity, brand loyalty and value positioning continue to shape traffic, pricing power and investor sentiment across global quick-service chains.

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Global Markets & Equities05 Oct 2026, 02:36 AM IST

McDonald’s and Burger King Face Off as Breakfast Sandwich Rivalry Shapes Fast-Food Value Debate

A new consumer-facing comparison of McDonald’s and Burger King breakfast sandwiches is drawing attention to a familiar but commercially important question: which chain delivers the stronger morning menu? While the discussion centers on taste, texture, and customization, it also underscores how breakfast remains a high-stakes battleground for traffic, loyalty, and value perception in global quick-service dining. The debate arrives as investors continue to watch how major restaurant brands defend share in a cautious consumer environment.

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Global Markets & EquitiesRecently

McDonald’s Selloff Deepens as Inflation-Hit Customers Push Back on Prices

McDonald’s shares have come under renewed pressure as investors reassess the fast-food giant’s pricing power in an inflation-squeezed consumer environment. The latest selloff underscores a broader market concern: even category leaders may be finding limits to how far they can pass higher costs on to customers without damaging traffic.

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