McDonald’s Corp. sales handily beat expectations as diners proved willing to pay more for their fries and burgers while grappling with inflation in their gas, grocery and energy bills. The results underscore why McDonald’s feels like it’s in a good position even as clouds gather in the economy. The company is picking up customers as rivals across the industry raise …

Ocado Group Plc surged after signing an exclusive deal with Lotte Shopping Co. to develop the South Korean retailer’s online grocery business. The UK developer of automated delivery systems will work with Lotte to build a network of robotic warehouses using Ocado’s Smart Platform, as well as providing technology for building online orders from Lotte’s stores. Lotte Shopping operates department …

Air France-KLM said it could be interested in taking a stake in Portuguese flag carrier TAP SA as the government in Lisbon seeks an industry backer for an airline it was forced to rescue during the coronavirus crisis. Chief Executive Officer Ben Smith said that the Franco-Dutch group would “definitely engage on a formal basis” with a view to some …