The following video is part of our "Motley Fool Conversations" series, in which analyst Yervand Khoranian discusses topics across the investing world.

Earnings releases provide plenty of information for investors to consider. McDonald's just released its quarterly earnings, and Yervand offers his quick, Foolish take on the relevant information contained therein that investors need to know now!

Although we always invest for the long term at the Fool, companies have a lot riding on each time they report earnings. Earnings season can propel your favorite stocks to new heights or sink them like the Titanic. Fortunately, the Fool recently identified five stocks we think are poised to win as they report their first-quarter earnings this month -- and for years into the future as well. The report "5 Stocks Investors Need to Watch This Earnings Season" won't be available forever, so we invite you to enjoy a free copy today. You can click here to access your report -- it's totally free.