The Daily Money: Big day in earnings serves up different outcomes for two big players.

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The Daily Money ALL THE MONEY NEWS YOU NEED TO KNOW   Wednesday, January 29 Happy Hump Day, readers. It's Mike here dishing the morning's Money news for you. This is a big day for companies reporting quarterly earnings. McDonald's says that sales worldwide rose 6% in the October-December 2019 period and the fast food giant hit a landmark of $100 billion in sales for the year. And for Boeing, the grounding of the 737 Max resulted in the company reporting its first full-year loss in more than two decades. Tax season is upon us. We have the facts on how long it might take to get your refund.  So how long do taxpayers typically have to wait for their refund check after filing? Most refunds will be issued in less than 21 days, as long as the return doesn't require further review, according to the Internal Revenue Service. Holiday gatherings put you in the mood to upgrade your kitchen appliances? We have a guide to finding the right refrigerator, dishwasher or range for you. Scroll down for more Money news. Mike Snider, business and technology reporter McDonald's sales are up across the globe The fast food giant reaped more than $100 billion globally and system wide, the highest sales at restaurants open more than a year in over a decade. Here's how long it takes to get your tax refund 737 Max grounding pummels Boeing finances 7 things to know before buying a new appliance New service offers ad-free journalism for a fee Chicken sandwiches now for breakfast at McDonald's Why did the Dow jump Tuesday? Here's where you can order Old Bay hot sauce Apple earnings rise on strength of iPhone sales Chipotle to pay $1.3M fine for child labor violations A new and improved Daily Briefing: Know what's up before you finish your cup. Sign up for USA TODAY's morning newsletter today.   FOLLOW US Problem viewing email? View in browser Unsubscribe • Manage Newsletters • Terms of Service • Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights • Privacy Notice • Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy • Feedback © 2020 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. 7950 Jones Branch Drive, McLean, VA 22102