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Planning the local stops now can be as labor-intensive for campaign staff as putting on a full event, the sources said. The limitations on local stops is the new reality as both candidates race across battleground states in what polling has shown to be a contest that hangs within the margin of error. “In order to maintain operational security, the U.S. Secret Service does not discuss the specific means and methods used to conduct its protective operations. However, in this increased threat environment, the Secret Service is constantly adjusting our protective posture to ensure the highest levels of protection at all times and in all places,” U.S. Secret Service spokesperson Special Agent Matt Young said in a statement to NBC News. The McDonald's was closed for normal business, and the cars that went through the drive-thru were pre-selected and screened by Secret Service in advance.

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A mid-October poll by The Associated Press measured which of the two candidates voters trust on a variety of economic issues. Harris’ campaign declined to say where she wants to set the federal minimum wage, which is currently $7.25 per hour. Former President Donald Trump answers questions as he works the drive-thru line at a McDonald's on Oct. 20 in Feasterville-Trevose, Pa. “Donald Trump is running on a middle-class tax hike, Kamala Harris is running on a middle-class tax cut,” Harris campaign spokesperson James Singer said. “Working families like rank-and-file Teamsters overwhelmingly support President Trump because only he will Make America Wealthy, Strong, and Great Again.”

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☆ McDonald's tells U.S. restaurants it's not a 'political brand' after Trump visit
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-21 | by ( Amelia Lucas | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump works behind the counter during a visit to McDonalds in Feasterville-Trevose, Pennsylvania, U.S. October 20, 2024. Though President Donald Trump visited a Pennsylvania McDonald's location on Sunday, the fast-food giant is trying to stay neutral in the presidential race. Trump often accuses Harris of lying about working at McDonald's for a summer in her twenties, but has offered no proof backing up the claim. "Though we are not a political brand, we've been proud to hear former President Trump's love for McDonald's and Vice President Harris's fond memories working under the Arches," McDonald's said. To quell the controversy, McDonald's U.S. President Joe Erlinger wrote an open letter and released fact sheets about the company's pricing.

Persons: Donald Trump, we've, Trump, Kamala Harris, Harris, Trump's, McDonald's, Derek Giacomantonio, Davidson, Joe Erlinger, CNBC's Kate Rogers Organizations: McDonalds, CNBC, Corporate America, Ford, Gallup, University of Bentley Locations: Feasterville, Trevose , Pennsylvania, U.S, Pennsylvania, , Pennsylvania, McDonald's, Connecticut

☆ Chick-fil-A is releasing its own entertainment app, with family-friendly shows and podcasts
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-21 | by ( Amelia Lucas | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

A sign hangs outside of a Chick-fil-A restaurant on May 06, 2021 in Chicago, Illinois. Chick-fil-A plans to launch a new app on Nov. 18, with a slate of original animated shows, scripted podcasts, games, recipes and e-books aimed at families. And for the last five years, it's released animated shorts on YouTube during the holiday season as part of its "Stories of Evergreen Hills" series. Why Chick-fil-A is betting on contentPeople walk past a Chick-fil-A restaurant on 8th Avenue on December 30, 2023, in New York City. Restaurants as media brandsA Chick-fil-A meal is displayed at a Chick-fil-A restaurant on June 01, 2023 in Novato, California.

Persons: Scott Olson, –, it's, We've, we've, Dustin Britt, Chick, Gary Hershorn, Khalilah Cooper, McDonald's, Cooper, We're, Britt, Justin Sullivan Organizations: Getty, U.S, YouTube, CNBC, Evergreen, Corbis, Lions Locations: Chicago , Illinois, mealtime, Evergreen Hills, New York City, Novato , California

☆ McDonald's is the latest election battleground for Trump and Harris
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-21 | by ( Alex Bitter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

It was the latest in a long tradition of presidential candidates invoking the fast-food chain. On Sunday, former President Trump reportedly served fries and handed them out at the drive-thru window of McDonald's in Feasterville, Pennsylvania, for about 15 minutes. Visitors to the drive-thru had to be screened by the Secret Service and didn't get to choose what Trump handed them, the Post reported. AdvertisementIn response, Harris' campaign has confirmed her early job at McDonald's — and questioned Trump's familiarity with the middle class. Candidates like Harris and business leaders like Jeff Bezos have often mentioned their work at McDonald's as a formative experience.

Persons: Donald Trump, McDonald's, —, Donald Trump's, Trump, Mitt Romney, Bill Clinton's, didn't, Kamala Harris, Harris, Ian Sams, Jeff Bezos, Paul Ryan, Mitt Romney's, Ryan, Derek Giacomantonio Organizations: Service, Washington Post . Visitors, Secret, Trump, Hobart, SEC Locations: Pennsylvania, Arkansas, Feasterville , Pennsylvania, McDonald's, America

Former President Donald Trump served up french fries Sunday at a Philadelphia-area McDonald’s, oversalting spuds and peppering in some jabs at Vice President Kamala Harris. Without evidence, Trump has accused Harris of lying about the experience as a way to improve her working-class credibility. “It was a big part of her resume that she worked at McDonald’s — how tough a job it was,” Trump said at the restaurant in Feasterville, Pennsylvania. “I wouldn’t mind this job,” Trump said. She gave them one french fry for 30 reporters.”Toward the end of his appearance, Trump was informed it was Harris' 60th birthday.

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☆ Trump works McDonald's drive-thru, Harris campaign scoffs at stunt
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-20 | by ( Rebecca Picciotto | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

The McDonald's logo is displayed at a McDonald's restaurant in Burbank, California, on July 22, 2024. She never worked here," Trump said to a crowd of reporters through the drive-thru window, donning a McDonald's apron over his dress shirt and tie. Trump regularly lobs the unproven claim that Harris is lying about working at McDonald's in her twenties. Trump's abbreviated fast food shift took place in Bucks County and included several tutorials from employees about how to operate the fry cooker and work the drive-thru. Trump took several reporters' questions while at the drive-thru window.

Persons: Donald Trump's, Kamala Harris, I've, Kamala, Trump, Harris Organizations: Republican Locations: Burbank , California, Feasterville , Pennsylvania, McDonald's, Bucks County

☆ Trump cooks fries at McDonald's as he attempts to cast doubt on Harris' earlier employment at the chain
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-20 | by ( John L. Dorman | Lauren Edmonds | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Donald Trump visited a McDonald's in a key Pennsylvania county on Sunday. Kamala Harris said she once worked at a McDonald's, which is a key part of her biography. For weeks, Trump has attempted to sow doubt — without providing evidence — that Vice President Kamala Harris ever worked at McDonald's, which has become a key part of her biography. Trump senior advisor Jason Miller also cast doubt on Harris' McDonald's employment on Saturday, telling reporters that Trump was going to the restaurant "so that one candidate in this race could have actually worked at McDonald's." Related stories"When Trump feels desperate, all he knows how to do is lie," Harris campaign spokesman Ian Sams told The New York Times.

Persons: Donald Trump, Kamala Harris, Trump, Harris, —, Jason Miller, Trump needled Harris, Kamala, Ian Sams, Joe Biden, Biden, Trump's, Derek Giacomantonio, McDonald's —, Mac Organizations: Service, Philadelphia International Airport, Howard University, San Francisco Bay Area, Trump, New York Times, Democratic, Business, Clemson University, White Locations: Pennsylvania, McDonald's, Feasterville, Trevose , Pennsylvania, Alameda , California, San Francisco Bay, Detroit, Chicago, Burger

☆ Minimum wage is on the ballot in 5 states this November. Here's how the votes could go
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-18 | by ( Annie Nova | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

"Since 2014, 12 states have passed minimum wage increases through ballot measures," Martinez Hickey told CNBC. Meanwhile, voters in Arizona will decide on a ballot measure that would lower the minimum wage for tipped workers. Here's what's at stake for workers who make the minimum wage, and the employers who pay them, in next month's election. 1 would raise the minimum wage to $13 in 2025, and to $14 in 2026. Question 5 in Massachusetts would slowly phase out its tipped minimum wage of $6.75 per hour, until it eventually matches the state's standard minimum wage by 2029.

Persons: Lucy Nicholson, Sebastian Martinez Hickey, Martinez Hickey, Here's, erick Pasquier, Joelle, Hall, Kati Capozzi, Capozzi, Richard von Glahn Organizations: California Labor, Reuters, Economic, Institute, CNBC, Alaska AFL, Alaska Chamber, Healthy Families, San Francisco, LAO, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Locations: Alaska , Missouri, California, Arizona, Alaska, United States, Bering Sea, Missouri, North America, U.S, Massachusetts Institute of Technology . Massachusetts, Massachusetts

☆ How to build up your bets – and your returns – in dividend-paying stocks
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-17 | by ( Darla Mercado | Cfp | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Dividend stocks could be poised to get their moment in the sun as interest rates fall – and investors only need to take a simple step to boost their long-term returns in these positions. "As rates fall, we might see people looking for longer-term alternatives and, in turn, dividend-paying stocks," he said. For starters, it's a form of dollar-cost averaging into a position, meaning you're buying the stock at regular intervals regardless of the price. "It allows them to reinvest this dividend on a regular scheduled timeframe and have a great opportunity for a larger total return over the long term." The ProShares S & P 500 Dividend Aristocrats (NOBL) has a total return of nearly 15% in 2024 and an expense ratio of 0.35%.

Persons: Dan Stein, Charles Schwab, Jay Spector, That's, would've, you'll, Stein, – CNBC's Chris Hayes Organizations: Federal Reserve, Investors, CFP, EverVest, Machines, IBM, Target Corp, Apple, Broadcom, Microsoft, Exxon Mobil, Internal Revenue Service Locations: Tysons Corner , Virginia, Scottsdale , Arizona

☆ Piper Sandler says own these expensive stocks and sell these others
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-17 | by ( Alex Harring | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Earnings momentum can mean the difference between whether to buy stocks that have expensive valuations or not, according to Piper Sandler. That group was named to the "hold" list, while the others were deemed part of the "fold" cohort. CNBC Pro compiled a handful of names from each list exclusively for subscribers: The 'hold' list Nvidia was one of several buzzy names on the list of hold stocks. While it has a price-to-earnings multiple for the next 12 months at 36.615, it has an earnings revision ratio of 0.597. The home improvement retailer has a negative earnings revision ratio of 0.589 on top of a forward price-to-earnings multiple of 26.691.

Persons: Piper Sandler, Michael Kantrowitz, Kantrowitz, LSEG, Berkshire Hathaway, McDonald's Organizations: CNBC, Nvidia, Berkshire, Depot, LSEG Locations: Chicago

☆ Russia confirms it's going to make it more painful for companies to quit the country
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-17 | by ( Mia Jankowicz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Russia has confirmed plans to raise a tax on foreign companies quitting the country. AdvertisementRussia has confirmed it will make it more expensive for foreign companies to quit the country. In March, RBC reported companies leaving Russia had already paid 35.7 billion rubles, or about $387 million, into Russia's budget. The process of leaving Russia is often complex, thorny, and costly. AdvertisementIn March, a Reuters analysis found that foreign companies had incurred costs of more than $107 billion in writedowns and lost revenue.

Persons: —, Anton Siluanov, Siluanov, McDonald's, Alexei Moiseyev, Yuri Nikolaev, Nikolaev, LeaveRussia Organizations: Service, RBC, Partners, Kyiv Institute of Economics Locations: Russia, Ukraine, Russian, writedowns, West

☆ Here are Tuesday's biggest analyst calls: Nvidia, Amazon, Alphabet, McDonald's, Adobe, Tesla & more
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-15 | by ( Michael Bloom | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +8 min

Mizuho upgrades Duke Energy to outperform from neutral Mizuho said investors should buy the dip in the energy company. Barclays upgrades Doximity to overweight from equal weight Barclays said it sees growth potential for the online networking services provider for medical professionals. TD Cowen upgrades SM Energy to buy from hold TD Cowen said the energy company has "multiple resource catalysts." Barclays initiates Bruker as overweight Barclays said it's bullish on the analytical biotech solutions company. " Goldman Sachs reiterates Adobe as buy The firm said it sees "growth tailwinds" after attending the company's Adobe MAX conference.

Persons: Stephens, it's, Wells, Tesla, Berenberg, it's bullish, Wedbush, Mizuho, Goldman Sachs, Goldman, BTIG, Morgan Stanley, McDonald's, TD, TD Cowen, Price, Crane Organizations: Valvoline Inc, YouTube, Cadence Design, Netflix, Nvidia, AMD, Citi, Consolidated Edison, Duke Energy, Mizuho, Barclays, Etsy, Global, RBC, BMW, Mercedes, Volkswagen, Energy, Holdings, TD Cowen, BMO, AIG, Adobe, MAX, Constellation Energy Locations: China, North America

☆ Don't expect as many Starbucks deals this year under its new CEO
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-14 | by ( Dominick Reuter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Starbucks is reversing a push into frequent promos on drinks and snacks, The Wall Street Journal said. It's part of CEO Brian Niccol's effort to reestablish the brand's upscale, premium vibe, it added. Narasimhan said on an earnings call earlier this year that 60% of the company's sales were from the nearly 34 million Starbucks Rewards members. Multiple baristas previously told BI that the size and frequency of rewards deals were getting out of hand. In curbing its discounts, Starbucks is bucking a wider retail trend that has seen companies such as McDonald's, PepsiCo, and Walmart cut prices.

Persons: Brian Niccol's, —, Laxman Narasimhan, Narasimhan, Sara Senatore Organizations: Starbucks, Street Journal, Service, Business, PepsiCo, Walmart, Global Research

☆ Sorry fast food fans — your burger is only going to get more expensive
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-14 | by ( Nora Redmond | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Beef prices in the US are rising due to a historic drought and herd liquidation. Fast food chains like McDonald's and Burger King have already raised prices due to inflation. AdvertisementInflation has not been kind to food prices — especially for eating out. AdvertisementThe USDA reported that this led to record retail beef prices, with an all-fresh value of $8.15 per pound for July. "The reality is over the next couple of years, beef prices are going to continue to go higher," Zimmerman said.

Persons: Burger King, —, Chris Kempczinski, Burger, Lance Zimmerman, Rabo AgriFinance, McDonald's, Erin McDowell, Zimmerman, Taco Bell, Jay Bandy, Bandy, Dudler Organizations: Service, Starbucks, McDonald's, KFC, Brands, Department of Agriculture, Goliath Consulting, Accenture Locations: Olive, Taco, Georgia

☆ Why Gen Z Loves Expensive Groceries, Treats, and Snack Foods
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-14 | by ( Eve Upton-Clark | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

In a McKinsey survey in February, groceries represented the top category that Gen Z and millennial respondents said they planned to splurge on, outpacing restaurants, travel, and fitness; in 2017, Gen Xers were the top spenders on groceries, followed by boomers. In June, Bank of America reported that its Gen Z customers spent more at premium grocery stores than any other generation. The trend picked up steam with Gen Z. Millennials and Gen Zers are driving demand for vegetarian and vegan food. In a recent YouGov survey for Whole Foods, 70% of Gen Z respondents indicated they were willing to pay more for high-quality foods. Related storiesTo be sure, Gen Z isn't the first generation to serve up food as a status symbol.

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☆ Elon Musk's net worth fell $15 billion after Tesla's robotaxi event
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-13 | by ( Katherine Tangalakis-Lippert | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Tesla stock fell more than 9% on Friday, reducing Elon Musk's net worth. Though his net worth dropped by about $15 billion, Musk remains the world's richest man. The company's stock tumbled in the aftermath — and with it, CEO Elon Musk's net worth. According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, updated after the close of trading in New York, Musk's net worth fell by $15 billion. The company's stock value had continued its downward trend through early August then rebounded in September — bringing Musk's net worth to more than that of McDonald's and Pepsi.

Persons: Tesla, —, Elon, Forbes, Musk, Tesla's, Morgan Stanley, Adam Jonas, Dan Ives Organizations: Elon, Service, Wall Street, Bloomberg, Pepsi, Business, Wall Locations: Los Angeles, Tesla, New York

☆ Warren Buffett's company website looks like a relic from the 1990s — but that's on purpose
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-13 | by ( Theron Mohamed | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Warren Buffett is the billionaire boss of one of America's biggest companies. Yet Berkshire Hathaway's website looks like it was built in the 1990s and hasn't been updated since. Yet you could never guess that from its website, which looks like a relic from the early days of the internet. Business InsiderFrankly, the website looks like a teenager slapped it together in the 1990s, and hasn't returned since. "Warren Buffett is demonstrating how he minimizes cost at Berkshire.

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☆ Elon Musk is about to reveal Tesla's Robotaxi. Uber and Lyft should be nervous.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-10 | by ( Ana Altchek | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Tesla is expected to unveil a new service at its Robotaxi event that will impact Uber and Lyft. The ride-hailing industry has so far been dominated by two major players — Uber and Lyft — and Gawrelski said Tesla's Robotaxi could mark a new challenger jockeying for market share. Uber, Lyft, and Tesla did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Ives said Tesla's Robotaxi event will be a historical day for the auto industry — and it will pressure Uber to seek out more partnerships. In September, Waymo announced that its Waymo One ride-hailing service would be available to users in Austin and Atlanta exclusively through the Uber app.

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☆ Chipotle's prices vary across the US. Here's how to see the difference.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-10 | by ( Alex Bitter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

One patron pulled pricing data and found some wide differences between Chipotle locations. It shows that the same meal can cost up to 40% more at some Chipotle locations than others. "Me and my friends loved going to Chipotle," Cohen said. It's common for prices to vary at US restaurants depending on the cost of living where they're situated. A five-minute drive away, another Chipotle location was charging $10.95 for the same order when Cohen pulled the data.

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☆ Here are Tuesday's biggest analyst calls: Nvidia, Tesla, Microsoft, Wells Fargo, Disney, Apple, First Solar & more
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-08 | by ( Michael Bloom | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

"We reiterate our Overweight rating on the name as NVDA remains our Top Pick." JPMorgan reiterates Charles Schwab as overweight JPMorgan raised its price target on the stock to $86 per share from $78. "We are initiating coverage of Morningstar (MORN) with a Buy rating and a $390 price target. Wells Fargo reiterates Tesla as underweight Wells says it remains "skeptical" heading into Tesla's robotaxi day later this week. "We are initiating coverage of MBX Biosciences with an Overweight rating and Dec 2025 price target of $30."

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☆ Trade Tracker: Brian Belski trims Home Depot, McDonald's, Chevron and buys Lululemon
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-07 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

In this videoShare Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailTrade Tracker: Brian Belski trims Home Depot, McDonald's, Chevron and buys LululemonBrian Belski, Chief Investment Strategist at BMO Capital Markets, joins 'Halftime Report' to break down his latest portfolio moves.

Persons: Belski, Brian Belski Organizations: Chevron, BMO Capital Markets Locations: McDonald's

☆ I ranked apple pies from 5 fast-food chains. My favorite was also the cheapest.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-05 | by ( Priyanka Rajput | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

I tried apple pies from Arby's, KFC, McDonald's, Panda Express, and Popeyes. But come fall, I ditch my go-to chicken potpies for the season's staple: apple pie. It found that apple pie consistently ranked in the top five most popular pies across the country. To find which fast-food chain serves the best apple pie, I tried pies from Arby's, KFC, McDonald's, Panda Express, and Popeyes and ranked them from my least favorite to my favorite based on flavor, texture, and value. Here's how every fast-food apple pie ranked.

Persons: —, Instacart Organizations: KFC, Panda Express, Service Locations: Arby's

☆ It's OK to date your office crush, HR experts say. Just follow these do's and don'ts of dating in the workplace.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-05 | by ( Jordan Hart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Still, it's no easy task — power imbalances and relationship drama are among the factors that could affect office culture. Sheekey added, "These types of relationships can often lead to complaints from other employees about favoritism and unfair treatment in the workplace." Now, they're getting to know their coworkers better as their bosses implement return-to-office policies, which could lead to romance. So, while an office crush might not be harmful, it's wise to approach it carefully to avoid drama worthy of the big screen. AdvertisementBI compiled a list of do's and don'ts based on advice from Swirnow and Sheekey.

Persons: Cheryl Swirnow, —, Steve Easterbrook, Melinda French Gates, Bill Gates, Swirnow, Christopher Sheekey, Sheekey, They've, Don'ts Organizations: Service, Microsoft, Engage

☆ Cramer says companies must roll back prices: 'It may be time for a giant reset'
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-02 | by ( Julie Coleman | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

CNBC's Jim Cramer on Wednesday opined on pervasive inflation, saying companies must bring down prices if they want to attract consumers in the current economic landscape. "Companies are so reluctant to take prices down because they don't want to hurt their treasured gross margins," he said. He also attributed some of the issues at Nike to inflation, saying they're "emblematic of how higher prices are changing the face of business." While consumers protest higher prices, Cramer said they — and Wall Street — are responding well to companies that offer bargains or have reduced prices. He added that companies that roll back prices can offset the costs with volume.

Persons: CNBC's Jim Cramer, Cramer Organizations: Nike, Costco, Walmart

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