UPDATE: McDonald's Reports 6% Surge In April Global Comparable Sales, Shares Rise In Pre-Market Trading

McDonald's Corp (NYSE: MCD) reported a 6% rise in its April global comparable sales.

The company's sales increased 4% in the US. Its sales rose 6.5% in Europe and surged 6.5% in Asia, Middle East and Africa. However, analysts were expecting total comparable sales to increase 3.4%.

McDonald's shares gained 1.21% to $79.65 in pre-market trading.

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