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McDonald’s says US sales slowed after value deal push fell short

McDonald’s sales growth came in slower than expected when the company released its second quarter earnings on Tuesday, with leaders pointing to execution lapses they say hampered its push to promote value deals aimed at lower-income consumers. CEO Chris Kempczinski said that weak promotion of value deals and a pullback…

LARRY KUDLOW: Now’s the time for the GOP to message affordability

Ace pollster John McLaughlin, using an accurate survey of 1,000 likely voters, shows when Republican candidates clearly support free-market capitalism versus Democratic policies of big government socialism, the GOP moves from a virtual tie in the generic Congressional ballot, to a commanding 49 percent to 36 percent lead. Independent and…

Starbucks announces Pumpkin Spice Latte return date

Starbucks announced on Monday that its classic Pumpkin Spice Latte will be returning to store menus later this month. The popular drink will be joined by new beverages and food items, as well as limited-time merchandise collections.While the classic Pumpkin Spice Latte returns on Aug. 25, Starbucks will add new…

Steve Hilton warns California economy will ‘absolutely collapse’ under ‘insane’ billionaire tax

California Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton is warning that a proposed billionaire tax would further strain the state’s economy, arguing that California is already losing businesses, investment and tax revenue as residents grapple with high costs. California gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton joined FOX Business’ Maria Bartiromo on “Mornings with Maria”…

US soybean farmers race to meet global demand as farmland shrinks

CADIZ, Ky. – The U.S. soybean industry is working to meet growing global demand despite operating with less farmland and fewer farms. According to the Department of Agriculture, the U.S. had about 943 million acres of farmland in 2000. That figure has since fallen about 7% to 874 million acres.…