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Wheat Climbs as Weak Russian Export Outlook Fans Supply Concerns

Wheat advanced as a weaker outlook for Russian exports fueled concerns over global supplies, with Black Sea disruptions continuing to curtail shipments from the key grain-producing region.

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Why Your Small Business Website Feels Slow (and What to Fix First)

Most business owners know when their website is slow. They open it on their own phone, watch a blank screen for a moment too long, and feel a little embarrassed.

  • Measure website performance on mobile using PageSpeed Insights and Google Search Console
  • Optimize images by resizing, compressing, and converting to modern formats like WebP
  • Reduce plugins and scripts, audit site for unnecessary elements to improve user interaction

McDonald's: 3 Key Takeaways for Long-Term Investors

The margin story rests on a 98% franchised target, and whether baseline traffic can carry that model through 2028 is still open.

  • 1.5% growth in global comparable sales for Q3 2026
  • New affordable menu options and specialty beverages tested
  • Refranchising international operations to reach 98% franchised portfolio by 2028

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