3 Reasons to Buy McDonald's Stock Right Now

If you're hungry for a cheap stock to put in your portfolio, you're in luck. McDonald's (MCD -0.61%) shares have sat out of the market rally in the past year, barely rising since March 2023 compared to the 31% spike in the S&P 500. That performance is a bit surprising given that the fast-food titan was setting records around sales and earnings heading into early 2024.There are some clouds on the horizon, to be sure. McDonald's noticed weaker spending and sluggish customer traffic in the core U.S. market ove ...