McDonald’s $5 burgers, cheap drinks bring customers back from rivals

CHICAGO — McDonald’s fancy $5 burgers are proving to be a hit with the $1 menu crowd. The world’s largest burger chain on Tuesday reported a 28 percent jump in second-quarter profit, thanks to sales of its new Signature Crafted line of burgers and $1 drink promotion. McDonald’s shares jumped on the news, climbing $7.22, or…