According to Reuters Business, affordable meal offers lifted McDonald’s Q3 global comparable sales above estimates, signaling steady demand even as consumers remain selective with spending and giving traders a clear read on the effectiveness of value-focused promotions for MCD. Reuters Business also indicates the outperformance occurred in the third quarter, a data point traders tracking restaurant comps and consumer sentiment can use for near-term positioning and peer read-throughs. Reuters Business did not mention any direct crypto market impact.

According to @StockMKTNewz, McDonald's declared a new quarterly cash dividend of $1.86 per share, up 5% from the prior $1.77 payout. Source: https://twitter.com/StockMKTNewz/status/1981104184511352855 This implies an annualized dividend of $7.44 per share if maintained, a key input for dividend yield and income models. Source: https://twitter.com/StockMKTNewz/status/1981104184511352855 The announcement does not reference cryptocurrencies, and no direct crypto market impact is cited. Source: https://twitter.com/StockMKTNewz/status/1981104184511352855