Yum! Brands Inc. stock rises 2.16% to $159.84 despite market downturn

9 articles · Updated · MarketWatch · Apr 29

Yum! Brands Inc. posted its second consecutive day of gains, closing at $159.84 with trading volume reaching 3.2 million, surpassing its 50-day average.
The stock outperformed major competitors as McDonald's fell 0.79%, Starbucks surged 8.45%, and Chipotle rose 0.37% during a session where the S&P 500 and Dow Jones declined.
Despite recent gains, Yum! Brands remains 5.64% below its 52-week high of $169.39 set on February 24, reflecting ongoing volatility in the broader market.

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