McDonald’s posts strong earnings — but viral CEO warns gas prices may take bite out of future profits
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Source: New York Post
Published: 2026-05-08 01:16 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Transport, Energy, Financial Markets, Tax & Budget, Business & Economy
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McDonald’s on Thursday reported surprisingly upbeat quarterly earnings and revenue, but CEO Chris Kempczinski — who recently went viral for his weirdly timid nibble of his own company’s burger — warned consumer spending may get “a little bit worse” as high fuel prices slam wallets.
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