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This story was originally published on Marketing Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily Marketing Dive newsletter. Qdoba this week launched its first national campaign, just days after promoting Vice President of Marketing Jon Burke to chief marketing officer. The effort comes as the Mexican fast-casual chain works to double its footprint by 2032. The first creative, which debuted on Oct. 1 and will run into November, is set to the tune of Hall and Oates’ “You Make My Dream ...

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights three companies—Lockheed Martin, ExxonMobil, and Starbucks—that are expected to grow their dividends in the near future, making them attractive options for investors seeking passive income [2]. Lockheed Martin - Lockheed Martin is known for its consistent dividend increases, having raised its payout for 22 consecutive years, with expectations for another increase this fall [3][4]. - The company has a high dividend yield of 2.7% and a forward price-to-earnings ratio of 22.2, indicating good value despite recent growth challenges [4]. - Lockheed's backlog stands at $166.5 billion, more than double its projected 2024 revenue, which is expected to generate significant free cash flow to support dividend growth [5]. ExxonMobil - ExxonMobil has a strong track record of dividend increases, having raised its dividend for 42 consecutive years, and is projected to continue this trend due to its focus on production quality [7]. - The company aims to increase earnings by $20 billion and operating cash flow by $30 billion by 2030, with a capital expenditure plan of $28 billion to $33 billion annually from 2026 to 2030 [8]. - ExxonMobil plans to return value to shareholders through $20 billion in stock buybacks and over $17 billion in dividends this year, with a current yield of 3.4% [9]. Starbucks - Starbucks has increased its dividend for 14 consecutive years, but faces challenges from competition and changing consumer preferences [10][12]. - The company is undergoing a turnaround strategy under new CEO Brian Niccol, focusing on improving the in-store experience while managing costs [12][13]. - Despite recent struggles, Starbucks maintains a dividend yield of 2.9%, making it a potential passive income opportunity for investors who believe in the brand's resilience [14][15].

McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE:MCD) is one of the Top Blue Chip Stocks to Buy At 52-Week Lows. On September 17, Jon Tower from Citi maintained a Buy rating on McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE:MCD) while raising the price target from $373 to $381. The analyst noted that the company is benefiting from its strong value-based promotions, which are attracting more customers in the short term. He also noted that there is an easier year-over-year comparison, which means that the company’s current results look stronger ...

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All right. Time now for a look at stories that are making headlines in China's domestic media. We're talking about golden week, right.That's a key focus of news outlets reporting. Get this, 23 million passenger trips estimated on the first day of the travel rush to get to our China correspondent Matt Lauer. She's tracking all things go the week, traffic spending patterns, what have you.Give us a flavor of what these preliminary numbers tell us. Yes, Chinese state media has really been highlighting some of t ...

The Wendy’s Company (NASDAQ:WEN) ranks among the top NASDAQ stocks with low P/E ratios. Argus lowered The Wendy’s Company (NASDAQ:WEN)’s from Buy to Hold on September 23 owing to weak U.S. sales and traffic that are affecting the company’s performance despite overseas gains. The fast-food giant reported second-quarter revenue 2% lower than the previous year, with global sales falling 1.8%. U.S. sales dipped 3%, while same-store sales fell 3.6%, partially offset by a 9% increase in overseas sales. Accord ...

A year after Chipotle's old CEO took the helm at Starbucks, here's what's changed.Former Chipotle executive Brian Niccol, who presided over a doubling of Chipotle's (CMG -0.60%) sales in his six-year tenure, was seen as such a big get for Starbucks (SBUX -0.24%) that shares surged 25% the day it announced he was the incoming CEO. But that was then. Since September 9, 2024, when Niccol took over as CEO, Starbucks shares have fallen by 6%. For context, the Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLY 0 ...

Diners stopped going to McDonald's, so the chain is embarking on a multibillion-dollar expansion to come to them https://t.co/ifoRpJa98R ...