Wall Street Bites the Dust? Lara Croft Sizes Up McDonald's Stock Tumble!

Another Fine Mess or Just Another Tuesday?

Right so Wall Street’s having a bit of a hissy fit over McDonald's. Apparently their stock is doing the limbo and not in a fun archaeological kind of way. Redburn Atlantic bless their cotton socks slashed McDonald’s rating faster than I can raid a tomb. Down to 'sell' from 'buy,' they say with a price target that makes my treasure hunting instincts tingle – downwards naturally. Seems they think those weight loss drugs are turning Big Macs into forbidden fruit. Honestly if I let every little setback deter me I'd still be stuck in boarding school. 'Adversity is part of the adventure,' as they say.

Cramer's Gambit: 'Buy the Stock!' He Shouts

Now Jim Cramer that excitable chap is having none of it. He's practically shouting 'buy the stock!' from the rooftops. Says McDonald’s will shrug off these downgrades like I shrug off booby traps. Which I must say is quite a lot. He reckons it’s tough to predict when McDonald's fortunes will turn around but he believes in the Golden Arches. Reminds me of trying to decipher ancient prophecies really. Sometimes you just have to trust your gut…and a well placed grappling hook.

The McStock Takes a Tumble... But Not a Fatal One?

Naturally the stock took a bit of a nosedive after Redburn's dramatic pronouncements. Down 1.3% which in the grand scheme of things isn't quite a cataclysm. The S&P 500 meanwhile is prancing along merrily. Other analysts are also feeling a bit lukewarm with Morgan Stanley and Loop Capital also downgrading the stock. It's like everyone's suddenly realized they can't live on Happy Meals alone. Shocking I know.

Chicken Strip Crisis: A Culinary Catastrophe?

Loop Capital's gripes stem from dodgy chicken strips and the looming snack wrap introduction. Apparently customers aren't exactly clambering for these poultry abominations. It's a lesson for us all really. Just because you *can* put something in a wrap doesn't mean you *should*. Reminds me of the time I found a suspiciously furry… well never you mind. The point is sometimes it's best to stick to the classics.

The CEO's Secret Weapon: 'He'll Kill It!'

But Cramer's got faith in McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski. Claims he'll 'kill' any failing menu items faster than I can disarm a pressure plate. Which let's be honest is pretty darn fast. According to Cramer this CEO isn't going to force bad chicken strips down anyone's throat franchisees included. A leader who knows when to cut his losses? Now *that's* an artifact worth digging up.

So What's a Tomb Raider to Do?

Alright so should you buy McDonald's stock? I'm no financial advisor darling. I usually advise people to invest in sturdy boots and a good grappling hook. But if Cramer's right and McDonald's bounces back it could be a lucrative adventure. Just remember even in the stock market 'the greatest treasures are guarded by the most fearsome traps.' Do your research and maybe just maybe you'll unearth a fortune.