Episode

Whirlpool's Recession Warning, A Spending Split, and the Burger Battle 5/7/26

Podcast: The Exchange
Published: May 7, 2026
Duration seconds: 2648
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Summary

Whirlpool sinks on disappointing results, and management says the Iran war triggered a recession-level industry decline. New signs the K-shaped is widening. Plus, McDonald's stays afloat while Shake Shack stumbles.