Instrument NameMcDonald's CorpInstrument Symbol(MCD-N)

Instrument ExchangeNYSE

The fast food industry is turning to AI to deal with its labor problem. Companies like Presto Automation want to help robots take your order.

Shares are near all-time highs even though markets have dropped since early 2022.

These two Dow Jones components have handed out more than 100 years of dividend hikes combined.

People will always need to eat, and value never falls out of favor.

Investing in dividend stocks is more attractive when economic growth is slowing.

Customers have had their fill of increasingly expensive fast food.

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These Dow stocks are cooking with gas.

McDonald's Corp reported 12.6% higher Q1 sales on a comparable basis and significantly higher free cash flow. With its 2.1% yield and buybacks, these factors make MCD stock a value buy.

This defensive stalwart can add ballast to your investment portfolio.