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It has been a long haul back from the dead for McDonald's (MCD) , but signs of life on several fronts continue to emerge. Credit Suisse analysts raised their price target on McDonald's by $8 to $157 in a note Thursday, citing "continued momentum," as "SSS [same store sales] among our franchise contacts have accelerated from 1Q17 [first quarter], with each month better than the last." The stock closed Thursday's session at $151; a year ago, it was trading at $123.09. Among the menu offerings that have driven growth are $1 soft drinks and $2 small coffee. Additionally, franchisees told the analysts that improving food quality and operations may now be helping to lift market share. Other upcoming
NewsMarketWatch•9 hours agoMoney Milestones: This is how your finances should look in your 40s
Danny Kofke, a 41-year-old middle-school teacher outside of Atlanta, often looks at a picture of a family trip to Disney World from a few years ago — to him, it exemplifies what he’s working toward in his retirement: more trips and long-lasting happy memories. If a salary isn’t enough to support your lifestyle and retirement savings, there are two additional options: the first, create or look over your budget and see what can be cut — the second, consider a side hustle, said Jill Cornfield, who writes about retirement for personal finance site Bankrate.com.
