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Chipotle stock rallied 3.02% after Q1 comp sales grew 0.5% on traffic gains, though operating margins compressed 250 basis points amid beef, freight, and labor cost pressures.

Haidilao International recalls veteran executive Yang Lijuan to reverse declining revenues and falling customer traffic amid intense competition in China's hotpot market.

Chipotle rebounds with Chicken al Pastor relaunch boosting Q1 traffic. Multiple analyst upgrades target 50% upside; activist Dan Loeb's Third Point takes position.