McDonald’s Says Algorithms Don’t Set Big Mac Prices. Franchisees Say They’re Pressured to Follow Them

The company calls the recommendations optional, but operators say tracking and follow-up questions make deviations difficult to defend.

The company calls the recommendations optional, but operators say tracking and follow-up questions make deviations difficult to defend.
Key insight: The former CEO of Nodus International Bank in Puerto Rico was sentenced to nine years in federal prison and ordered to forfeit more than $16.9 million. What’s at stake: The sentencing of Tomás Niembro Concha is the latest development in a wild saga involving the 2023 demise of Nodus International Bank. Forward look:…
Indian stock markets are likely to remain under pressure on Thursday, August 20, 2026, as weak global market signals, elevated crude oil prices and persistent geopolitical tensions continue to weigh on investor sentiment. The benchmark indices have already extended their losing streak, with the Nifty 50 falling for the seventh consecutive session in the previous…
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Binance was hacked with an estimated impact of $6.3 billion, raising questions about the recovery of stolen funds and the broader fallout for crypto markets. Around $3 billion in cryptocurrency assets have been frozen so far. The exchange pledged to cover all losses, while blockchain investigators linked the attack to North Korea and analysts assessed…
ZA Bank reached a defining milestone in 2025, becoming the first digital bank in Hong Kong to surpass one million users while also reporting its first interim profit of HKD49 million ($6.25 million). Achieving profitability within four years of launch highlights the scalability and robustness of its business model, proving that a digital-only bank can…
Antisemitism in Britain Near Record Levels as Hate Incidents Surge in 2024 Rising Antisemitic Incidents and Community Response in Britain Overview of Recent Antisemitic Incidents LONDON, Aug 5 (Reuters) – Antisemitism in Britain remains close to record levels, a charity which provides security for Jewish communities said on Wednesday, with almost 2,000 incidents recorded in…