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Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARCO#NYSE">ARCO</a>) saw its shares rise on Thursday following the announcement of a renewed Master Franchise Agreement with McDonald&#8217;s Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCD#NYSE">MCD</a>).
The new 20-year MFA, effective January 1, replaces the previous agreement and includes an option for renewal at <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/01/b42761894/arcos-dorados-and-mcdonalds-renew-master-franchise-agreement-for-20-years" rel="noreferrer noopener">McDonald&#8217;s discretion for another 20 years, beginning January 1, 2045.</a>
The updated agreement includes a royalty fee structure based on gross sales: 6.0% for the first ten years, 6.25% for the next five years, and 6.5% for the final five years. This renewal reflects the long-standing partnership between the two companies.
Woods Staton, Executive Chairman of Arcos Dorados, expressed pride in the company&#8217;s role as McDonald&#8217;s primary franchisee in Latin America and the Caribbean, emphasizing the positive impact the company has had on the communities it serves.
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&#8220;Over the next 20 years, we will work even harder to consolidate our market leadership in all aspects of our business for the benefit of all our stakeholders,&#8221; he concluded.
Arcos Dorados will provide additional details on the new deal in accordance with US Securities and Exchange Commission requirements.
&#8220;In line with McDonald&#8217;s global growth strategy, we expect our restaurant opening pipeline to unlock even more shareholder value, as we capture the significant expansion opportunity over the next several years,&#8221; said &nbsp;Marcelo Rabach, Chief Executive Officer in <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/11/b41936043/arcos-dorados-reports-third-quarter-financial-results" rel="noreferrer noopener">a press release dated November 13, 2024.</a>
According to the company&#8217;s proprietary research, McDonald&#8217;s brand gained five points of value share across its operating footprint in the third quarter compared with the prior year period.
Price Action: ARCO shares are trading higher by 3.98% to $7.57 premarket at last check Thursday.
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The parties have finalized a new, 20-year MFA, that became effective on January 1, 2025, and replaced the previous MFA. The new MFA also includes a renewal option, at McDonald's discretion, for a new, 20-year MFA, beginning January 1, 2045.
As previously announced, the new MFA includes a royalty fee of gross sales of 6.0% for the first ten years, 6.25% for the subsequent five years and 6.5% for the final five years. &nbsp;

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Investors have many strategies when looking at stocks and options, including sector rotation, earnings strength and upcoming catalysts. Value investors often look for strong earnings strength <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/dividend-stocks">from dividend stocks.</a>
The Dow Jones Industrial Average includes many dividend-paying stocks, including many blue-chip companies that have consistently raised their dividends.
Here&#8217;s a look at the top-yielding Dow Jones stocks heading into 2025.
What Happened: The<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/dow-jones-industrial-average"> Dow Jones Industrial Average</a> hit a record high of 45,000 in December as one of many stock indexes to post gains after the 2025 presidential election.
As of Dec. 27, 18 of the Dow Jones Industrial Average stocks have gained year-to-date, while 12 components are trading lower compared to the start of 2024.
While investors can bet on the entire Dow Jones Industrial Average through ETFs like the Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>), investors can also pick individual stocks from the 30 components of the index. Through Dec. 27, the ETF is up 13.4% year-to-date.
One popular strategy is to look at the &#8220;Dogs of the Dow,&#8221; which often coincides with the beaten-down stocks of the index that also offer high dividend payouts.
Here are the highest-yielding Dow Jones Industrial Average stocks to start 2025, with the dividend yield and stock performance in 2024 listed below.
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<li>Verizon Communications (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VZ#NYSE">VZ</a>): 6.79% yield, +5.9% in 2024</li>
<li>Chevron Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</a>): 4.53% yield, -3.5% in 2024</li>
<li>Amgen Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMGN#NASDAQ">AMGN</a>): 3.62% yield, -8.8% in 2024</li>
<li>Johnson &amp; Johnson (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JNJ#NYSE">JNJ</a>): 3.42% yield, -7.5% in 2024</li>
<li>Merck &amp; Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRK#NYSE">MRK</a>): 3.25% yield, -8.5% in 2024</li>
<li>Coca-Cola Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KO#NYSE">KO</a>): 3.11% yield, +6.0% in 2025</li>
<li>International Business Machines (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBM#NYSE">IBM</a>): 3% yield, +36.2% in 2024</li>
<li>Cisco Systems (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSCO#NASDAQ">CSCO</a>): 2.68% yield, +18.0% in 2024</li>
<li>McDonald's Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCD#NYSE">MCD</a>): 2.41% yield, -1.0% in 2024</li>
<li>Procter &amp; Gamble (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PG#NYSE">PG</a>): 2.37% yield, +15.7% in 2024</li>
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Seven of the top 10 highest-yielding stocks heading into 2025 also appeared on the top 10 list to start 2024 with Merck, McDonald's and Procter &amp; Gamble the newcomers to the Dogs of the Dow list for the new year.
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Component Changes Impact Yields: It's worth noting that dividend investors will have to look elsewhere to chase some of the higher-yielding stocks they have become accustomed to.
Walgreens Boots Alliance (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WBA#NASDAQ">WBA</a>), which yields 10.40% and Dow Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DOW#NYSE">DOW</a>), which yields 6.99% have been replaced and removed from the index.
New 2024 Dow Jones Industrial Average components don't come with high dividend yields. Sherwin-Williams Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHW#NYSE">SHW</a>) has a dividend yield of 0.80%, NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) has a dividend yield of 0.03% and Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) does not pay a dividend.
This means that the yield on ETFs that track the Dow Jones Industrial Average will be lower, with the goal of potentially stronger returns by replacing the underperforming stocks with stocks that have performed better over the past five years.
The latest 30 Dow Jones Industrial Average components see 28 stocks paying out dividends with Amazon and Boeing Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>) the exceptions.
The average dividend yield of the Dow Jones Industrial Average is around 2%.
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Dogs Of The Dow: Top 10 High-Yield Stocks Offering Dividends Up To 6.8% In 2025

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Consumer Discretionary sector: 
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<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
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<td>TSLA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/27/24</td>
<td>$430.00</td>
<td>$36.1K</td>
<td>11.9K</td>
<td>94.1K</td>
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<td>AMZN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/27/24</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$37.4K</td>
<td>4.1K</td>
<td>744</td>
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<td>FUN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$37.5K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
<td>634</td>
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<td>GME</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/07/25</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$59.2K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>227</td>
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<td>LEVI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$13.00</td>
<td>$37.8K</td>
<td>2.6K</td>
<td>170</td>
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<td>BIRK</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$32.7K</td>
<td>165</td>
<td>111</td>
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<td>MCD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$255.00</td>
<td>$53.5K</td>
<td>129</td>
<td>100</td>
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<td>HD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/03/25</td>
<td>$440.00</td>
<td>$334.9K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>70</td>
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<td>ABNB</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$45.1K</td>
<td>228</td>
<td>46</td>
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<td>BKNG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$4650.00</td>
<td>$41.0K</td>
<td>761</td>
<td>34</td>
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<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be neutral, is expiring today. Parties traded 190 contract(s) at a $430.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $36.1K, with a price of $191.0 per contract. There were 11932 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 94113 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AMZN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, is expiring today. Parties traded 30 contract(s) at a $210.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 9 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $37.4K, with a price of $1243.0 per contract. There were 4125 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 744 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For FUN (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FUN#NYSE">FUN</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 21 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 300 contract(s) at a $50.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $37.5K, with a price of $125.0 per contract. There were 2006 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 634 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding GME (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 42 day(s) on February 7, 2025. Parties traded 75 contract(s) at a $25.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $59.2K, with a price of $790.0 per contract. There were 0 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 227 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding LEVI (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LEVI#NYSE">LEVI</a>), we observe a call option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 21 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 90 contract(s) at a $13.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $37.8K, with a price of $420.0 per contract. There were 2612 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 170 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BIRK (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIRK#NYSE">BIRK</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 111 day(s) on April 17, 2025. Parties traded 111 contract(s) at a $55.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $32.7K, with a price of $295.0 per contract. There were 165 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 111 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MCD (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCD#NYSE">MCD</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 266 day(s) on September 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $255.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 37 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $53.5K, with a price of $535.0 per contract. There were 129 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 100 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For HD (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 7 day(s) on January 3, 2025. This event was a transfer of 70 contract(s) at a $440.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $334.9K, with a price of $4785.0 per contract. There were 0 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 70 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ABNB (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABNB#NASDAQ">ABNB</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 56 day(s) on February 21, 2025. Parties traded 44 contract(s) at a $130.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $45.1K, with a price of $1026.0 per contract. There were 228 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 46 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BKNG (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BKNG#NASDAQ">BKNG</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 21 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 1 contract(s) at a $4650.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $41.0K, with a price of $41000.0 per contract. There were 761 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 34 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
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Consumers were focused on value in 2024 as inflation drove many shoppers to stretch their dollars, cut back on unnecessary purchases, and trade down to less expensive alternatives. Here's a look at emerging trends that could drive consumer <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/12/42686215/2025-crypto-policy-preview-warns-clarity-will-come-from-congress-not-the-sec">behavior in 2025. </a>
Bulk Buyers: Wholesale clubs like Costco Wholesale Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COST#NASDAQ">COST</a>) and Sam's Club are gaining popularity as consumers are spending less time at traditional grocery stores. According to data from Placer.ai, the share of traditional grocery store visitors who also visited a Costco at least three times during the third quarter grew across chains.
The wholesale clubs are also benefitting from Millennials who have reached the family-rearing stage and are looking to purchase larger quantities at lower prices.
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Restaurant Innovation: Placer.ai sees fast food and quick-serve restaurants leaning further into robotics to streamline service and lower costs in 2025.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMG#NYSE">CMG</a>) recently unveiled the "Autocado" avocado-peeling robot at a California location. The Autocado location is drawing 10% more visits than other locations in the same metro area and has reduced customer wait times with 43.9% of visits lasting less than 10 minutes.&nbsp;
McDonald&#8217;s Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCD#NYSE">MCD</a>) is also testing the waters with its first &#8211; almost &#8211; fully automated, takeaway-only restaurant in Texas where customers order at self-serve kiosks and orders are delivered by robots. Humans are still preparing the food, but the customer experience is interaction-free.&nbsp;
Small-Format Stores: Retailers are rethinking store formats as a smaller footprint can make stores more accessible, reduce costs and allow new locations in smaller growth markets.&nbsp;
Macy's, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/M#NYSE">M</a>) announced a turnaround plan in 2024 that includes a pivot towards smaller-format Macy's locations. Macy's also continues to expand its highly-curated, small-format Bloomie's concept, which features a mix of established and trendy pop-up brands tailored to local preferences.
The smaller, more accessible Macy's locations drew a higher share of weekday visitors and local customers than Macy's traditional stores in the third quarter of 2024, according to Placer.ai.  
Dollar Dips: The new year may bring a slower rate of growth to discount and dollar stores like Dollar Tree, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DLTR#NASDAQ">DLTR</a>) and Dollar General Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DG#NYSE">DG</a>).&nbsp;
Placer.ai's data shows the average number of visits to each discount and dollar store location remained essentially flat compared to 2023, while visits to superstores and grocery stores grew by 2.8% and 1%, respectively.&nbsp;
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Elon Musk has shared a preview of the collaboration between McDonald&#8217;s Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCD#NYSE">MCD</a>) Japan and the iconic anime series Neon Genesis Evangelion.
What Happened: This partnership was first announced on Dec. 19, 2024. On Wednesday, McDonald Japan's official X, formerly Twitter, page posted a follow-up preview video featuring original voice actors.
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&mdash; マクドナルド (@McDonaldsJapan) <a href="https://twitter.com/McDonaldsJapan/status/1872047167419920837?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 25, 2024</a></blockquote>
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The collaboration&#8217;s highlight is the McDonald&#8217;s Evangelion Value Set, offering three unique transforming figurines.
These figures morph from McDonald&#8217;s items—a Big Mac, French fries, and McShake—into EVA units. The set is priced at 3,900 yen (about $24) and requires a lottery registration via the McDonald&#8217;s Japan app, running until Jan. 10.
Winners will be notified on Jan. 16, with collection available from Jan. 20 to 26.&nbsp;
Why It Matters: McDonald&#8217;s Japan is renowned for its anime-themed promotions. Considering Evangelion, which debuted nearly 30 years ago, remains a cultural phenomenon, this latest venture has captured massive attention.
Previously, Guillaume Huin, senior marketing director at McDonald's U.S., said on X that he was eagerly attempting to get his hands on a set.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">man I am trying to help myself already. Literally emailed the entire company to try to get a set.
&mdash; Guillaume Huin (@HuinGuillaume) <a href="https://twitter.com/HuinGuillaume/status/1869802393887748457?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 19, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Musk has previously also interacted with McDonald&#8217;s. He once famously <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/10/41148843/much-wow-how-elon-musk-went-from-promising-to-eat-a-happy-meal-if-mcdonalds-adopts-dogecoi">promised to eat a Happy Meal</a> on live television if the fast-food chain adopted Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>) as a payment method.
This <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/22/01/25206297/elon-musk-says-hell-eat-a-happy-meal-on-tv-if-mcdonalds-accepts-dogecoin-is-there-somethin">playful challenge</a> sparked significant interest within the Dogecoin community.
Rumors of a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/restaurants/24/10/41198120/elon-musk-vs-mcdonalds-tesla-fans-wanted-collaboration-instead-they-get-new-product-launch-co">potential collaboration</a> between McDonald&#8217;s and Tesla Inc. had circulated earlier in 2024, coinciding with the Robotaxi Day. However, these rumors did not materialize.
Price Action: McDonald&#8217;s stock has fallen 1.03% year-to-date, <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/lxquj26b2sag">according to Benzinga Pro data</a>. However, analyst reports from BofA Securities, Truist Securities, and BMO Capital have set an average price target of $333.67 for MCD, indicating a potential upside of 13.60%.
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Tech

$DOGE

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Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on McDonald's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCD#NYSE">MCD</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the positions showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with MCD, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 8 options trades for McDonald's.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 37% bullish and 62%, bearish.
Out of all of the options we uncovered, there was 1 put, for a total amount of $42,340, and 7, calls, for a total amount of $774,629.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $265.0 to $320.0 for McDonald's over the recent three months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of McDonald's stands at 355.71, with a total volume reaching 1,917.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in McDonald's, situated within the strike price corridor from $265.0 to $320.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>McDonald's Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735067723_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>MCD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$18.15</td>
<td>$16.9</td>
<td>$18.15</td>
<td>$310.00</td>
<td>$179.6K</td>
<td>161</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MCD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$2.26</td>
<td>$2.12</td>
<td>$2.12</td>
<td>$320.00</td>
<td>$168.5K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MCD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/10/25</td>
<td>$6.05</td>
<td>$6.0</td>
<td>$6.05</td>
<td>$290.00</td>
<td>$151.8K</td>
<td>504</td>
<td align="right">476</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MCD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/03/25</td>
<td>$3.2</td>
<td>$3.1</td>
<td>$3.1</td>
<td>$292.50</td>
<td>$124.0K</td>
<td>64</td>
<td align="right">479</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MCD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/10/25</td>
<td>$6.05</td>
<td>$6.0</td>
<td>$6.05</td>
<td>$290.00</td>
<td>$65.3K</td>
<td>504</td>
<td align="right">211</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About McDonald's</h3>
McDonald's is the largest restaurant owner-operator in the world, with 2023 system sales of $130 billion across nearly than 42,000 stores and 115 markets. McDonald's pioneered the franchise model, building its footprint through partnerships with independent restaurant franchisees and master franchise partners around the globe. The firm earns roughly 60% of its revenue from franchise royalty fees and lease payments, with most of the remainder coming from company-operated stores across its three core segments: the United States, internationally operated markets, and international developmental/licensed markets.
In light of the recent options history for McDonald's, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Where Is McDonald's Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 1,418,822, the MCD's price is up by 0.59%, now at $293.0. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 41 days.</li>
</ul>
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Trading options involves greater risks but also offers the potential for higher profits. Savvy traders mitigate these risks through ongoing education, strategic trade adjustments, utilizing various indicators, and staying attuned to market dynamics. Keep up with the latest options trades for McDonald's with <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a> for real-time alerts.

Looking At McDonald's's Recent Unusual Options Activity

McDonald's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCD#NYSE">MCD</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 3.36% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 11.59%. Currently, McDonald's has a market capitalization of $209.53 billion. 
Buying $100 In MCD: If an investor had bought $100 of MCD stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $904.32 today based on a price of $290.74 for MCD at the time of writing.
<h3>McDonald's's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734624012_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Here's How Much You Would Have Made Owning McDonald's Stock In The Last 20 Years

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Consumer Discretionary sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>TSLA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$460.00</td>
<td>$72.1K</td>
<td>7.2K</td>
<td>53.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GME</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
<td>$32.1K</td>
<td>75.0K</td>
<td>4.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GLBE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$57.8K</td>
<td>4.0K</td>
<td>485</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>W</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$126.8K</td>
<td>543</td>
<td>310</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$86.5K</td>
<td>10.2K</td>
<td>180</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ADNT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$27.8K</td>
<td>104</td>
<td>107</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SBUX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/24/25</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$30.0K</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>101</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MCD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$280.00</td>
<td>$32.1K</td>
<td>726</td>
<td>20</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TOL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$33.2K</td>
<td>25</td>
<td>16</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RH</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/27/24</td>
<td>$377.50</td>
<td>$37.1K</td>
<td>15</td>
<td>15</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 4 day(s) on December 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 51 contract(s) at a $460.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $72.1K, with a price of $1416.0 per contract. There were 7249 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 53747 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GME (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 32 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 1000 contract(s) at a $125.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 48 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $32.1K, with a price of $32.0 per contract. There were 75014 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4174 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GLBE (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLBE#NASDAQ">GLBE</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 32 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 170 contract(s) at a $55.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 36 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $57.8K, with a price of $340.0 per contract. There were 4035 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 485 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding W (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/W#NYSE">W</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 396 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 86 contract(s) at a $55.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $126.8K, with a price of $1475.0 per contract. There were 543 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 310 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AMZN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), we observe a call option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 186 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 20 contract(s) at a $200.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $86.5K, with a price of $4329.0 per contract. There were 10226 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 180 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ADNT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADNT#NYSE">ADNT</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 368 day(s) on December 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 96 contract(s) at a $20.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.8K, with a price of $290.0 per contract. There were 104 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 107 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SBUX (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBUX#NASDAQ">SBUX</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 39 day(s) on January 24, 2025. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $95.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.0K, with a price of $300.0 per contract. There were 1 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 101 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MCD (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCD#NYSE">MCD</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 186 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 10 contract(s) at a $280.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $32.1K, with a price of $3211.0 per contract. There were 726 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 20 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding TOL (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TOL#NYSE">TOL</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 396 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 16 contract(s) at a $140.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $33.2K, with a price of $2080.0 per contract. There were 25 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 16 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding RH (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RH#NYSE">RH</a>), we observe a call option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 11 day(s) on December 27, 2024. Parties traded 8 contract(s) at a $377.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $37.1K, with a price of $4645.0 per contract. There were 15 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 15 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

ADNT

GLBE

SBUX

McDonald's's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCD#NYSE">MCD</a>) short percent of float has risen 11.2% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 9.97 million shares sold short, which is 1.39% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.42 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>McDonald's Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734096612_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for McDonald's has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing McDonald's's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, McDonald's's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 9.44%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

Short Sellers

(MCD) - Analyzing McDonald's's Short Interest

Luigi Mangione, who is being charged with the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/health-care/24/12/42316904/unitedhealthcare-ceo-brian-thompson-fatally-shot-outside-nyc-hotel">Dec. 4 murder</a> of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, apparently kept a diary of sorts.
Law enforcement officials who <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/health-care/24/12/42398524/person-of-interest-named-in-unitedhealthcare-ceos-murder-ghost-gun-found">arrested Mangioni in Pennsylvania</a> on Monday found not only a ghost gun and false IDs, they also discovered a handwritten note and a spiral notebook detailing his plans and a militantly expressed motive for Thompson&#8217;s shooting, <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/11/nyregion/luigi-mangione-assassination-plan-notebook.html?campaign_id=190&amp;emc=edit_ufn_20241211&amp;instance_id=141940&amp;nl=from-the-times&amp;regi_id=136109156&amp;segment_id=185442&amp;user_id=e415429009fa21c5b8b4141c24d72bca">reported</a> the New York Times Wednesday, citing local police officials. 
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">For Starters, Kill A CEO</h2>
"What do you do? You wack the C.E.O. at the annual parasitic bean-counter convention. It's targeted, precise and doesn't risk innocents," was one passage in the notebook, officials said. 
Thompson was shot and killed outside a UnitedHealth Group Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>) investor day event. UnitedHealthcare is the insurance unit of UnitedHealth Group. 
After Mangione was arrested after being <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/restaurants/24/12/42427146/pennsylvania-mcdonalds-where-unitedhealthcare-ceo-murder-suspect-arrested-gets-review-bombed-more-like-narc-donalds">recognized by customers and employees</a> at a McDonalds (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCD#NASDAQ">MCD</a>) in Altoona, Pennsylvania, authorities found a 262-word handwritten note, which seemed to be construed as taking responsibility for shooting Thompson on a midtown Manhattan street.
According to a New York Police Department internal report, which referred to Mangione&#8217;s note as a manifesto, the 26-year-old suspect viewed Thompson's murder as a "symbolic takedown," per the NY Times. The NYPD opined that Mangione "likely views himself as a hero of sorts who has finally decided to act upon such injustices" and expressed concern that others might see him as a "martyr and an example to follow."
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Fingerprints Match Up</h2>
Local<a href="https://ktvl.com/news/nation-world/luigi-mangiones-fingerprints-match-prints-found-at-the-scene-of-unitedhealthcare-ceo-brian-thompson-killing-law-enforcement-sources-midtown-manhattan-altoona-pennsylvania-mcdonalds-arrest-health-insurance-motive-forensic-evidence"> Pennsylvania news outlets</a> also reported on Wednesday that Mangioni's fingerprints have been positively matched to those found at the New York City shooting. The fingerprints match those found on a water bottle and candy bar wrapper recovered near the crime scene, the New York Post <a href="https://nypost.com/2024/12/11/us-news/luigi-mangione-in-custody-12-11-2024/">reported</a>, citing a law enforcement official. 
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Lawyer Says No To Extradition</h2>
Mangione's lawyer, Thomas Dickey, denies his client's involvement in the New York murder, noted CNN, and says Mangione will likely plead not guilty to the murder charge, among other counts. Mangione also plans to plead not guilty to Pennsylvania charges related to the gun and fake ID police found on him, Dickey said.
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Photo courtesy of Pennsylvania State Police.

Legal

'Wack The CEO,' United Health Care Murder Suspect Luigi Mangione Says In Papers Found By Police

Google by Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) has taken action to remove a series of negative reviews targeting a McDonald&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCD#NASDAQ">MCD</a>) location in Altoona, Pennsylvania. This move comes in the wake of the arrest of&nbsp;Luigi Mangione, who is accused of murdering&nbsp;UnitedHealthcare&nbsp;CEO Brian Thompson. The arrest was made possible by a tip from a McDonald&#8217;s employee.
What Happened: The McDonald&#8217;s outlet faced a surge of negative reviews after Mangione&#8217;s arrest. These reviews often criticized the restaurant for using terms related to the healthcare industry and derogatory slang for informants, Reuters reported on Tuesday.
Examples include phrases like &#8220;rats in the kitchen&#8221; and &#8220;Narc-donalds,&#8221; as noted by CBS News. Google responded by removing reviews that breached its guidelines, which require authenticity. Despite the influx&nbsp;of one-star reviews, the restaurant&nbsp;maintains a 3.6-star rating from 1,890 reviews.
&#8220;These reviews violate our policies and have been removed,&#8221; a Google spokesperson told Reuters in an emailed statement.
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The murder of Thompson has ignited significant online discourse, with many sharing grievances about UnitedHealthcare, known for having&nbsp;the highest claim denial rate&nbsp;in the U.S., according to Value Penguin. Healthcare remains a divisive topic in the U.S., with a Gallup poll revealing that while 65% of Americans rate their own coverage positively, only 28% feel the same about the national healthcare system.
Why It Matters: The incident at the Pennsylvania McDonald&#8217;s, where Mangione was apprehended, has drawn considerable attention.&nbsp;Reports&nbsp;indicate that Mangione was <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/restaurants/24/12/42427146/pennsylvania-mcdonalds-where-unitedhealthcare-ceo-murder-suspect-arrested-gets-review-bombed-more-like-narc-donalds">recognized by customers and employees</a> from surveillance images released by New York City police, leading to his arrest. This has sparked a backlash from some who disapprove of the police involvement.
Meanwhile, Mangione is resisting extradition to New York, where the crime took place. During a court appearance, he expressed his <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/legal/24/12/42423214/luigi-mangione-fights-extradition-to-new-york-on-murder-charge-shouts-at-press-outside-courthouse">intention to fight extradition</a>. The case continues to unfold, with significant public interest due to the high-profile nature of the crime and the involvement of a major corporation.
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Google Removes Negative Reviews Targeting Altoona McDonald's After Arrest Of Suspected UnitedHealthcare CEO Shooter Tip

A McDonald's Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCD#NYSE">MCD</a>) restaurant in Pennsylvania became the location of a police arrest for the suspect now <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/legal/24/12/42423214/luigi-mangione-fights-extradition-to-new-york-on-murder-charge-shouts-at-press-outside-courthouse">charged with the murder</a> of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
The arrest, which came from customers and employees recognizing suspect Luigi Mangione from surveillance photos released by New York City police, has some people upset that police were called.
What Happened: Mangione has been charged with the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/health-care/24/12/42316904/unitedhealthcare-ceo-brian-thompson-fatally-shot-outside-nyc-hotel">death of Thompson, </a>the CEO Of UnitedHealthcare, a unit of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>).
His arrest came after a McDonald's employee called police as patrons recognized the suspect, which led to his arrest.
With a potential motive for the murder of Thompson being related to the high cost of insurance premiums and high rate of insurance claim denials, the insurance sector is seeing an increased spotlight that has also made some sympathetic to whoever completed the murder.
Some who were upset with the handling of Mangione being arrested at the McDonald's used the power of the internet and social media reviews to take down the Pennsylvania restaurant location.
A large amount of one-star reviews began popping up on Google for the Pennsylvania McDonald's, as <a href="https://nypost.com/2024/12/10/business/google-removes-bad-mcdonalds-reviews-after-worker-reports-luigi-mangione/?utm_medium=social&amp;utm_campaign=nypost_business&amp;utm_source=twitter">reported </a>by the New York Post. Google, which is a unit of Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>)(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) removed one-star reviews.
"These reviews violate our policies and are being removed," a Google spokesperson told The New York Post.
While many of the one-star reviews, which are part of a process known as "review bombing" had been removed, the news outlet found several still remained.
"More like Narc-donalds…I hope obesity and heart disease are in-network in PA," one review said.
Review company Yelp Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/YELP#NYSE">YELP</a>) also saw a rush of new reviews on the Pennsylvania McDonald's and put a warning on the location's page that said "Unusual Activity Alert."
Here are some of the <a href="https://www.yelp.com/biz/mcdonalds-altoona?start=90">reviews </a>left on Yelp for the McDonald's location:
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<li>"Avoid this McDonald's location, they're out of your network. The food will send you to an early grave and no health insurance will cover that — they're in the business of denials."</li>
<li>"Major rat problem in this most anti-American establishment. Never going to eat here again."</li>
<li>"The staff was rude and they called the police on my friend Luigi. There were rats everywhere."</li>
<li>"One of the employees told me because I'm poor I don't deserve healthcare."</li>
<li>"Horrible service and the patrons today were McSnitches. Home they McStitches and their insurance doesn't pay for it."</li>
</ul>
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Why It's Important: The Pennsylvania McDonald's had private security at the location Tuesday as it saw an increased influx of customers and media. &nbsp;
Regulars at the location thought Mangione looked familiar and their conversation heard by an employee prompted the employee to call police.
"A guy came in the door, and I didn't really look at him, I thought everyone was kidding around. The one guy said, ‘That looks like the shooter from New York,'" a witness named Larry <a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/luigi-mangione-altoona-mcdonalds-witness/">told </a>CBS News.
The employee recognized Mangione while taking his order, according to the report.
McDonald's workers have said they are worried about their safety after Mangione's arrest. The Altoona Police Department, which arrested Mangione, has also received death threats, according to the report.
The sympathy that has shifted towards Mangione since his arrest comes with his social media accounts on Instagram and Facebook, which are owned by Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>)<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/social-media/24/12/42406434/meta-and-youtube-remove-accounts-of-luigi-mangione-but-x-reinstates-profile-elon-musk-says-happened-without-my-knowledge"> being shut down</a>. YouTube also deleted several channels linked to Mangione.
An account <a href="https://x.com/PepMangione">linked </a>to Mangione on X, a social media platform owned by Elon Musk, was shut down before being reinstated as Musk said he was "looking into it."
Mangione's account on X went from having under 1,000 followers to more than 300,000 at the time of writing. The last post made by Mangione was a retweet in June 2024 with his last original post made on May 14, 2024.
The May 14, 2024 post, now having millions of impressions, was centered on cellular agriculture and mentioned the company Agronomics Ltd. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AGNMF#OTC">AGNMF</a>), a penny stock that has seen a sizable boost to its share price this week.
The X account for Mangione was unverified on Monday, but is now verified Tuesday with users questioning who paid for or approved of the blue check and asking if the suspect will receive revenue similar to other accounts on the platform. 
A meme coin called Luigi was also launched and saw sizable action on Monday and Tuesday.
Users have also flocked to the GoodReads account reportedly belonging to Mangione. The profile features a reading history of books on back pain and a four-star review of the manifesto of Ted Kaczynski, also known as the Unabomber.
GoodReads, which is owned by Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) could end up a potential winner in the increased traffic related to Mangione on the site.
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Editor&#8217;s Note: This story has been updated with additional information.
Cava Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAVA#NYSE">CAVA</a>) has quickly emerged as a formidable player in the restaurant industry, with <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/content/42012024/can-cava-stock-be-the-next-chipotle-earnings-can-help">some speculating</a> it could rival the success of Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMG#NYSE">CMG</a>).
But what's behind this surge, and does Kevin Miles&#8217; legacy at Zoës Kitchen hold the key to its future success?
The Cava Explosion: The Mediterranean fast-casual brand has been making headlines with its explosive stock performance and investor interest.
Since its public debut in June 2023, Cava's market capitalization has skyrocketed to over $17 billion, more than five times its initial valuation.
Its stock has surged by 268.24% year-to-date, significantly outperforming the Nasdaq 100 index's 29.5% gain during the same period.
Last month, in the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/restaurants/24/11/41921564/cava-group-stock-rallies-on-better-than-expected-q3-results-details">third-quarter results</a>, Cava posted earnings of 15 cents per share, surpassing analyst estimates of 11 cents. It also reported sales of $243.82 million, exceeding expectations of $233.59 million.
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These strong results align with Cava's expansion plans, as the company continues to open new locations, expanding its footprint across the U.S.
As it grows, the question on investors' minds is whether Cava can sustain this momentum and eventually challenge the dominance of Chipotle Mexican Grill.
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The fast-casual dining sector has demonstrated significant profitability, as seen in Chipotle&#8217;s impressive 700% stock growth over the last decade.
Chipotle shares have risen by 45.26% year-to-date, <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?gspk=YWRhbWVja2VydDUzMzY&amp;gsxid=zBMR4PKmcgBw">according to Benzinga Pro</a>. It currently has a market cap of $88.86 billion.
Like Chipotle, Cava uses an efficient operational model, focusing on customizable, fresh meals in an assembly-line format.
Additionally, while competitors like McDonald&#8217;s Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCD#NYSE">MCD</a>) have raised <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2024/05/29/mcdonalds-cost-increases.html">prices</a> significantly, Cava has kept its price hikes minimal, planning only a 3% increase for 2024.
The Kevin Miles Legacy: Miles spearheaded Zoës Kitchen from 2012 through 2018, until it was acquired by Cava.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/sec/insider-trades/0001602831/kevin-miles">Miles rose through the ranks</a> at Zoës Kitchen &#8211; he was with the company for nearly a decade. While he joined it as executive vice president of operations in 2009, Miles&#8217; went on to head the company within three years.
As its CEO from 2012 to 2018, Miles expanded Zoës Kitchen&#8217;s footprint from 21 locations across seven states with $24 million in revenue to 268 locations generating $340 million a year.
However, in 2018, Zoës Kitchen was acquired by Cava, and Miles left the company.
The acquisition added over 250 locations to Cava's portfolio, expanding its footprint across the U.S., particularly in suburban markets where Zoës had established a presence.
The integration, however, was not without challenges. Cava's startup mentality clashed with Zoës' struggling financial state and low employee morale. Despite these cultural hurdles, Cava's CEO Brett Schulman previously <a href="https://fortune.com/2024/09/30/cava-food-ceo-merger-culture-acquisition/">described</a> the process as "painful" but transformative.
By converting many Zoës locations into Cava-branded restaurants, the company streamlined operations and capitalized on existing customer bases, while phasing out underperforming locations.
Over time, this strategy contributed to revenue improvements and bolstered investor confidence, particularly following Cava's IPO in 2023.
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Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) surge past $100,000 on Thursday coincided with McDonald's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCD#NYSE">MCD</a>) reintroduction of its fan-favorite McRib sandwich, reviving a pattern observed <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/bitcoin-price-prediction">in previous years</a>.
What Happened: According to crypto analyst internbrah, Bitcoin has historically doubled in price following the McRib's return.
In a tweet accompanied by a chart, internbrah <a href="https://x.com/internbrah/status/1864051568972362012">stated</a>, "The McRib is back. BTC historically goes up &gt;2x after the McRib returns. Don't fade the McRib."
The chart he attached illustrates a compelling correlation: Bitcoin experienced significant price rallies in 2020, 2021, and now in 2024, aligning with the sandwich's reappearances on McDonald's menus. 
This year, Bitcoin peaked at $103,679 before settling at $102,650 level, reflecting a 6.3% increase over the last 24 hours.
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Guillaume Huin, McDonald's Senior Marketing Director, joined the playful conversation on social media, <a href="https://x.com/HuinGuillaume/status/1864506238874112434">tweeting</a>, "Bitcoin reaching 100K the exact day McRib is back is f&#8212;ing hilarious."
The coincidental timing has sparked amusement and speculation across both crypto and fast-food communities.
McDonald's McRib returned to U.S. menus on Dec. 3, making its first nationwide comeback since 2022.
The 520-calorie sandwich, featuring seasoned pork drenched in tangy BBQ sauce and topped with onions and pickles, has a long history of limited-time releases. 
Despite a 2022 "farewell tour," the McRib's surprise reappearance coincided with Bitcoin breaking <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/12/42339670/youre-welcomedonald-trump-congratulates-bitcoins-100000-milestone-as-el-salvadors-president-nayib-bukele-takes-victory-lap">new price milestones.</a>
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French Prime Minister Michel Barnier faces a critical vote of no confidence tomorrow (Dec. 4) after invoking Article 49.3 to pass a controversial 2025 austerity budget <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/france">without parliamentary approval</a>.
The move, designed to address France's soaring deficit with $42 billion in spending cuts and $21 billion in tax hikes, has polarized the fractured National Assembly. Marine Le Pen's National Rally and the leftist New Popular Front have united in opposition, calling for Barnier's ouster. In on interview on TV today, Barnier warned that if the motion succeeds, millions of French citizens could face economic instability, including rising interest rates and tax hikes, <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2024/dec/03/france-no-confidence-motion-government-budget-michel-barnier-latest-updates">per</a> the Guardian.
A failure to secure support would result in Barnier's government being the shortest-lived in modern French history, he only took office in September, further destabilizing the eurozone. President Emmanuel Macron would then need to appoint a new prime minister to navigate the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/07/39657677/french-elections-take-a-surprising-turn-as-left-poised-for-victory-what-does-that-mean-for-the-marke">deeply divided parliament</a>.
France has often been a volatile market for foreign companies, but its size, manpower, favorable geographical position, and pole position in global tourism have made it a lucrative economy.
The following publicly listed companies have exposure to the French economy.
McDonald's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCD#NYSE">MCD</a>) has been operating in France since 1972. Since then, it has grown into a network of 1,485 restaurants — the most in Europe — generating billions in revenue. However, the franchise got caught evading taxes after a trade union asked the company to raise wages and introduce profit-sharing bonuses. Eventually, the firm <a href="https://drupal-cloudfront.benzinga.com/news/22/06/27724606/mcdonalds-agrees-to-settle-french-tax-case-for-1-3b-wsj">paid a $1.3 billion fine</a>.
Walt Disney Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>) opened its resort in Paris in 1992, growing it into one of the top attractions in Europe. Around 16.1 million tourists visited the park in 2023, generating $343 million in profits. The park is the largest single-site employer in the country, with 17,000 workers — making it prone to strikes that last occurred in 2023. Despite its popularity, the park has been a problematic part of Disney's portfolio and is often a drain on its resources.
IBM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBM#NYSE">IBM</a>) has a long-standing relationship with France as one of the IT pioneers that expanded overseas seeking foreign talent.  Nowadays, IBM has over 7,000 employees in the country, working on technology services, cloud computing, AI and digital transformation solutions for businesses.
Carmaker Stellantis NV (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STLA#NYSE">STLA</a>) has a vital presence in the country, owing to its origins in the French PSA Group. It is the fourth largest automotive firm by sales, managing established brands like Citroen, Peugeot and DS Automobiles. Stellantis currently has five operating factories in different regions, producing at least 14 different models.
For investors monitoring broad exposure to domestically incorporated French companies there is iShares MSCI France ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EWQ#NYSE">EWQ</a>). It holds 60 largest French companies, including market leaders such as LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LVMUY#OTC">LVMUY</a>), Schneider Electric, TotalEnergies SE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TTE#NYSE">TTE</a>) and Airbus SE (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EADSY#OTC">EADSY</a>).
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Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on McDonald's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCD#NYSE">MCD</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with MCD, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 19 uncommon options trades for McDonald's.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 15% bullish and 47%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 3 are puts, for a total amount of $132,091, and 16 are calls, for a total amount of $817,062.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $250.0 to $340.0 for McDonald's over the recent three months. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for McDonald's's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across McDonald's's significant trades, within a strike price range of $250.0 to $340.0, over the past month.
<h3>McDonald's 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1733253384_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

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<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
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<td>MCD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/18/26</td>
<td>$42.5</td>
<td>$41.4</td>
<td>$41.98</td>
<td>$285.00</td>
<td>$134.3K</td>
<td>91</td>
<td align="right">60</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MCD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/18/26</td>
<td>$42.25</td>
<td>$41.6</td>
<td>$42.14</td>
<td>$285.00</td>
<td>$96.9K</td>
<td>91</td>
<td align="right">137</td>
</tr>
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<td>MCD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/18/26</td>
<td>$43.0</td>
<td>$41.0</td>
<td>$42.0</td>
<td>$285.00</td>
<td>$79.7K</td>
<td>91</td>
<td align="right">19</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MCD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/18/26</td>
<td>$42.1</td>
<td>$41.65</td>
<td>$41.88</td>
<td>$285.00</td>
<td>$75.3K</td>
<td>91</td>
<td align="right">100</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MCD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$2.51</td>
<td>$2.5</td>
<td>$2.51</td>
<td>$290.00</td>
<td>$66.7K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td align="right">310</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About McDonald's</h3>
McDonald's is the largest restaurant owner-operator in the world, with 2023 system sales of $130 billion across nearly than 42,000 stores and 115 markets. McDonald's pioneered the franchise model, building its footprint through partnerships with independent restaurant franchisees and master franchise partners around the globe. The firm earns roughly 60% of its revenue from franchise royalty fees and lease payments, with most of the remainder coming from company-operated stores across its three core segments: the United States, internationally operated markets, and international developmental/licensed markets.
<h3>Present Market Standing of McDonald's</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 1,571,874, the MCD's price is down by -0.01%, now at $292.4. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 62 days.</li>
</ul>
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This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Consumer Discretionary sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>TSLA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/29/24</td>
<td>$330.00</td>
<td>$41.2K</td>
<td>12.1K</td>
<td>94.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$49.7K</td>
<td>26.5K</td>
<td>3.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CVNA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/29/24</td>
<td>$257.50</td>
<td>$29.7K</td>
<td>264</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MCD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$290.00</td>
<td>$83.0K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
<td>701</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PDD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$114.00</td>
<td>$48.8K</td>
<td>227</td>
<td>203</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BKNG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$4750.00</td>
<td>$63.9K</td>
<td>11</td>
<td>1</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• For TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 1 day(s) on November 29, 2024. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $330.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $41.2K, with a price of $206.0 per contract. There were 12190 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 94278 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AMZN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 22 day(s) on December 20, 2024. Parties traded 51 contract(s) at a $200.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $49.7K, with a price of $976.0 per contract. There were 26529 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3617 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CVNA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVNA#NYSE">CVNA</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 1 day(s) on November 29, 2024. This event was a transfer of 85 contract(s) at a $257.50 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 16 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.7K, with a price of $350.0 per contract. There were 264 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1079 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MCD (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCD#NYSE">MCD</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 50 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 191 contract(s) at a $290.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $83.0K, with a price of $435.0 per contract. There were 1518 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 701 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PDD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PDD#NASDAQ">PDD</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 22 day(s) on December 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 32 contract(s) at a $114.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 21 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $48.8K, with a price of $1525.0 per contract. There were 227 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 203 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BKNG (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BKNG#NASDAQ">BKNG</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 113 day(s) on March 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 1 contract(s) at a $4750.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $63.9K, with a price of $63940.0 per contract. There were 11 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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In the current session, the stock is trading at $296.37, after a 0.01% spike. Over the past month, McDonald's Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCD#NYSE">MCD</a>) stock increased by 1.66%, and in the past year, by 5.16%. With performance like this, long-term shareholders are optimistic but others are more likely to look into the price-to-earnings ratio to see if the stock might be overvalued.

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1732735820_0.png" alt="Past Year Chart" />

<h3>A Look at McDonald's P/E Relative to Its Competitors</h3>
The P/E ratio measures the current share price to the company's EPS. It is used by long-term investors to analyze the company's current performance against it's past earnings, historical data and aggregate market data for the industry or the indices, such as S&amp;P 500. A higher P/E indicates that investors expect the company to perform better in the future, and the stock is probably overvalued, but not necessarily. It also could indicate that investors are willing to pay a higher share price currently, because they expect the company to perform better in the upcoming quarters. This leads investors to also remain optimistic about rising dividends in the future. 
McDonald's has a lower P/E than the aggregate P/E of 88.44 of the Hotels, Restaurants &amp; Leisure industry. Ideally, one might believe that the stock might perform worse than its peers, but it's also probable that the stock is undervalued. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1732735820_1.png" alt="Guage" />

In conclusion, the price-to-earnings ratio is a useful metric for analyzing a company's market performance, but it has its limitations. While a lower P/E can indicate that a company is undervalued, it can also suggest that shareholders do not expect future growth. Additionally, the P/E ratio should not be used in isolation, as other factors such as industry trends and business cycles can also impact a company's stock price. Therefore, investors should use the P/E ratio in conjunction with other financial metrics and qualitative analysis to make informed investment decisions.

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