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Stock market today: live updates


Stock market today: live updates

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading in New York City. Michael M. Santiago | Getty Images The S&P 500 was flat on Tuesday as investors prepared for key corporate earnings releases, including reports from big-name technology companies. The broad market index hovered just above the flatline during […]

The CDC says 75 people have fallen ill as the deadly E. coli outbreak at McDonald's grows


The CDC says 75 people have fallen ill as the deadly E. coli outbreak at McDonald's grows

A fatal outbreak of E. coli poisoning The toll linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders has been increasing, with at least 75 people sickened in 13 states, federal health officials said Friday. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a total of 22 people have now been hospitalized and two developed dangerous kidney disease. […]

5 things you should know before the stock market opens on Wednesday, October 23rd


5 things you should know before the stock market opens on Wednesday, October 23rd

Here are five important things investors need to know to start the trading day: 1. A difficult phase Stock futures fell on Wednesday after the S&P 500 posted its first consecutive loss since early September. Futures tied to the S&P 500 fell 0.1%, while Dow futures lost 0.4% and Nasdaq 100 futures fell 0.2%. The […]

McDonald's analysts hope the outbreak will be similar to Wendy's and not Chipotle's


McDonald's analysts hope the outbreak will be similar to Wendy's and not Chipotle's

Wall Street is considering what to do about McDonald's as its stock takes a tumble following the fast food giant's reported E. coli outbreak. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Wednesday that the McDonald's Quarter Pounder hamburger has been linked to 10 hospitalizations and one death. McDonald's said an initial investigation found some […]

McDonald's shares fall after CDC says E. coli outbreak linked to Quarter Pounders


McDonald's shares fall after CDC says E. coli outbreak linked to Quarter Pounders

A McDonald's on Route 66 in Azusa, California, on April 1, 2024. Robert Gauthier | Los Angeles Times | Getty Images McDonald's Stocks fell in extended trading Tuesday after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said an E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounder burgers led to 10 hospitalizations and one death. The […]