Wall Street Breakfast McDonald’s arching toward 50K
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Feb 12, 2026 McDonald’s pushes toward a 50,000-restaurant goal with new promos, a Big Arch test, and beverage plans. Apple stands out as the only smartphone growing in China this January. Southwest will add Starlink Wi-Fi to hundreds of planes and offer free connectivity to members. Other quick headlines cover tariffs, big AI orders from Cisco, and notable premarket stock movers.
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Promotions Drove Profitable Traffic Gains
- McDonald's boosted Q4 traffic and market share through promotional tie-ins like the Grinch and Monopoly events.
- The chain grew comparable sales without sacrificing operating income, signaling profitable demand recovery.
Aggressive Restaurant Expansion Target
- McDonald's is accelerating new restaurant openings and aims for 50,000 global restaurants by end of 2027.
- Faster development underscores growth confidence and long-term capacity expansion plans.
iPhone Stands Out In Weak China Market
- Apple was the only smartphone brand to grow sales in China in January amid a market decline of 23%.
- The iPhone 17 lineup drove an 8% sales increase and roughly a 20% market share, tying Huawei.