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		<title>(MCD) From Fat to Fit: Six Stocks Set to Profit From a Slimmer America</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2009 19:34:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[by Marc Lichtenfeld, Advisory Panelist Did you know that 59 million American adults are obese? That’s 25% of the adults in this country. Not overweight. Not “soft around the middle.” Not, “Yeah, I could probably lose a few pounds.” Obese. I highlighted that alarming statistic in a report I published last week for my small-cap healthcare service, Access. Of course, it’s no surprise that America loves to eat. It’s also no surprise that many Americans eat too much – and often, indulge in food that’s bad for us… It’s obvious that we’ve vaulted from plus size, to king size, to super size. There are even television shows like “The Biggest Loser” focused on the growing problem. And with the healthcare debate still swirling around Washington, it’s a topic that is ]]></description>
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		<title>(SONC) Sonic Corporation Declares Preliminary Results</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/09/18/sonc-sonic-corporation-declares-preliminary-results/15630</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2009 23:42:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sonic Corporation (SONC), which operates and franchises a chain of quick-service drive-in restaurants, recently declared its preliminary fourth-quarter 2009 results for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2009. Sonic’s comparable sales continue to be hurt by a battered economic environment. Comps at Sonic slid 4.5% during the quarter compared to a 0.6% decline in the year-ago quarter. For partner drive-ins, in which the company owns a majority interest, comps fell 5.4% compared to a 6.3% decline posted in the prior-year quarter. The rate of decline in comps decelerated from the third-quarter of 2009 due to company’s sales driven initiatives, which include a new pricing model, enhanced consumer service and the introduction of value-for-menu products. Traffic count remained relatively flat year-on-year. Comps dipped 5.4% and 7.7% at Sonic and partner drive-ins, ]]></description>
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		<title>(CKR) CKE Restaurants&#8217; Profit Slides Marginally</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/09/17/ckr-cke-restaurants-profit-slides-marginally/15463</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2009 18:19:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[CKE Restaurants, Inc. (CKR) recently reported second-quarter 2010 results amid a crumbling economy, plagued by rising unemployment and waning consumer discretionary spending. The operator of Carl&#8217;s Jr. and Hardee&#8217;s fast food chains’ second quarter profit slid less than a percent despite a mid-single digit decline in the top-line. Effective cost management and lower commodity prices helped offset sluggishness in sales. Net profit for the quarter under review fell 0.7% year-on-year to $12.3 million. However, excluding mark-to-market adjustments, net profit climbed 2.8% to $11.6 million. CKE Restaurants’ quarterly earnings of 21 cents a share (excluding mark-to-market adjustments), missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by a penny, but increased 5.0% from 20 cents reported in the year-ago quarter. On a reported basis, earnings came in at 22 cents a share, down 4.3% from ]]></description>
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		<title>(PZZA) Papa John&#8217;s International Lays off 35</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/09/14/pzza-papa-johns-international-lays-off-35/15146</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2009 20:52:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Papa John’s International Inc. (PZZA) recently announced job cuts at its headquarters in Louisville. The company pared off 35 of its 600 employees, exposing its vulnerability to the crumbling economy. However, Papa John’s and other fast-food restaurant chains such as McDonald’s Corp. (MCD), Burger King Holdings (BKC), Krispy Kreme Doughnuts (KKD), Yum! Brands (YUM) and Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) are faring better than casual and upscale dining restaurants, as cash-strapped consumers are trending towards lower-priced dining options. However, on a wider perspective, rising job losses have weighed on the restaurant industry, as consumers have now become more sensitive towards economic conditions. The current data reveals that the U.S. unemployment rate jumped to 9.7% in August from 9.4% in July. Papa John’s total revenues declined 2.4% to $276.6 million from $283.4 ]]></description>
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		<title>(MCD) McDonald&#8217;s Sales Growth Loses Momentum</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/09/10/mcd-mcdonalds-sales-growth-loses-momentum/14907</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2009 01:43:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[McDonald’s Corporation’s (MCD) comparable sales growth lost momentum in the month of August 2009. After increasing 4.3% in the month of July, the rise in comps was restricted at 2.2%, exposing its sensitivity to rising unemployment, the economic downturn and the discount war amongst fast-food chains to lure consumers. Last year, comps had increased 8.5% in the month of August. System-wide sales for the company’s worldwide restaurants climbed 1.1% for the month of August, after falling 0.3% in July. However, in constant currencies, the rate of increase in system-wide sales dipped to 4.1% from 6.2% in the month of July. In the United States, comparable sales rose 1.7% in August (versus 4.5% increase last year for the comparable month), boosted by new product offerings &#8212; new Premium products like Angus ]]></description>
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		<title>(MCD) McDonald&#8217;s Loses Legal Challenge</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/09/09/mcd-mcdonalds-loses-legal-challenge/14723</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2009 21:50:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[McDonald’s Corporation (MCD), a leading fast-food restaurant chain, lost an eight-year-long trademark battle against a family-run Kuala Lumpur restaurant, McCurry, to prevent the latter from using the prefix ‘Mc.’ McDonald’s accused McCurry for infringement its trademark, as the latter uses ‘Mc’ prefix in the name, giving a false impression of being associated with the U.S. fast-food giant. However, McCurry claimed that the name is an abbreviation for Malaysian Chicken Curry, and that it serves a traditional line of foods. Malaysia’s Federal Court ruled out McDonald’s exclusive right over the use of ‘Mc’ prefix in the country, and said that there was no evidence which shows that McCurry was using the prefix in an attempt to promote itself as being related to McDonald’s. McDonald&#8217;s has also been asked to pay about ]]></description>
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		<title>(MCD) Unemployment Rate Jumps to 9.7%</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/09/04/mcd-unemployment-rate-jumps-to-9-7/14438</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2009 23:43:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The employment report for August provided mixed news. Bad news first: the unemployment rate jumped to 9.7% from 9.4% in July. The July number had been a bit of an anomaly when it fell from 9.5% in June, but it was entirely a function of a lower participation rate in the workforce. The other bad news was that we lost more jobs in June and July than we thought we had. The latest revisions now show 463,000 jobs lost in June rather than the 443,000 we thought we had lost as of last month, and in July we actually lost 276,000 rather than 247,000. The good news for August: we only lost 216,000 jobs, which was better than the consensus expectations of a loss of 230,000. If you want to look ]]></description>
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		<title>($BKC) Burger King&#8217;s Bottom Line Rises</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/08/27/bkc-burger-kings-bottom-line-rises/13593</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2009 19:24:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Burger King Holdings Inc. (BKC) recently reported fourth quarter 2009 financial results with a low single-digit decline in its top-line, but a surprise double-digit growth in the bottom-line. Lower total operating expenses (down 4%), a fall in interest expense (down 9%), and lower effective tax rate (21.6% for the quarter under review versus 26.7% in the prior year quarter) drove the rise in the bottom line. Burger King’s quarterly earnings of 43 cents a share surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 33 cents, and climbed 16% year over year from 37 cents delivered in the prior-year quarter. BKC’s total revenue dipped by 2% to $629.9 million, primarily due to unfavorable exchange rates and fall in comparable sales. Company restaurant revenue slid 2% to $461.6 million, franchise revenue fell 3% to ]]></description>
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		<title>(MCD) McDonald&#8217;s Renews Jones Lang LaSalle Alliance</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/08/26/mcd-mcdonalds-renews-jones-lang-lasalle-alliance/13422</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2009 15:42:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[McDonald’s Corp. (MCD), a premier global foodservice retailer, recently renewed its strategic alliance with Jones Lang LaSalle Inc. (JLL), a leading real estate investment trust (REIT) in the U.S. Under the terms of the deal, Jones Lang LaSalle will continue providing transaction management and project management services for 25 leased regional offices of McDonald’s across the country. The company would also provide facility management and project management services to McDonald’s for its 831,000 square feet of space in the western suburbs of Chicago. Jones Lang LaSalle is a leading full-service real estate firm that provides corporate, financial, and investment management services. The company caters to corporations and other real estate owners, users, and investors worldwide. A broad real estate product and service range, and extensive knowledge of domestic and international ]]></description>
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		<title>(EAT) Brinker Expanding to Russia</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/08/20/eat-brinker-expanding-to-russia/12840</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2009 17:58:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Brinker International, Inc. (EAT), leading operator of full service restaurants entered into a development agreement with developer Trio&#8217;s Group Ltd.,  to establish Chili&#8217;s® Grill &#38; Bar in Russia. EAT plans to open 25 restaurants in the Russian Federation by June 2017, with the first Chili&#8217;s outlet scheduled to be opened in November 2010 in Moscow. Trio&#8217;s Group Ltd. is a privately held company headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. It was formed by three business partners for the sole purpose of developing and operating Chili&#8217;s Grill &#38; Bar in the Russian Federation. Brinker International currently owns, operates or franchises 203 international locations in 29 countries and two territories outside the U.S. As part of the company&#8217;s goal to become the globally dominant casual dining portfolio company, Brinker International plans to have 500 ]]></description>
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		<title>($MCD) McDonald&#8217;s Sales Grow &#8211; Analyst Blog</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/08/11/mcd-mcdonalds-sales-grow-analyst-blog/12309</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2009 20:42:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Despite a sinking global economy, McDonald’s Corporation (MCD) continues to grow same-store sales while maintaining healthy margins and outperforming competitors. In the current economic environment where GDP is falling and unemployment is on the rise, McDonald’s was able to boost its domestic share with its Dollar Menu products like the Big Mac and McCafe premium coffees. McDonald&#8217;s’ global same-store sales for the month of July rose 4.3% (versus 8.0% increase last year for the comparable month). System-wide sales for the company’s worldwide restaurants fell 0.3% for the month, due to the adverse impact of foreign currency translation. However, in constant currencies, system-wide sales increased 6.2%. McDonalds’ U.S. business same-store sales rose 2.6% in July (versus 6.7% increase last year for the comparable month) boosted by new product offerings. In Europe, ]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2009 20:02:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Judith Martin, The Investment U Research Team For less than the cost of just one mango margarita – I won’t get into the cost of the popcorn – you could be in an air-conditioned theater with friends or family for the matinee showing of a summer blockbuster. Like many looking to get away from it all, I’ve been spending most of my summer Sundays at the movies. Too often, as I stroll in late, I find the theater is already packed. It’s not surprising. Entertainment often does well in economic downturns, leading many to call it “recession proof.” More correct, would be to call it “recession resistant.” The fact is, there are a number of movies and movie companies that are raking in the dough right now. And there’s no ]]></description>
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		<title>(MCD) McDonalds Corp. &#8211; Growth And Income &#8211; Zacks Rank Buy</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/07/09/mcd-mcdonalds-corp-growth-and-income-zacks-rank-buy/9632</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2009 02:14:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[McDonalds Corp. (MCD) continues to rack up impressive gains, distinguishing itself as a steady player in a very choppy market. Company Description McDonalds Corp, operates one of the world&#8217;s largest fast food chains, with over 35,000 restaurants world wide. The company has a market cap of $63 billion. McDonalds is set to report its second-quarter results on July 15, and if the company&#8217;s first-quarter results, reported on Apr 22 are any indication, investors should be pleased. First-Quarter Results Although sales were down 10% from last year Incorporatedome was up to $979.5 million from $946.1 million last year. Earnings came in at 83 cents, one penny better than the consensus. Global same-store sales were up 4.3%, with Asia/Pacific, Middle East and Africa regions leading the way at 5.5%. McDonalds also noted ]]></description>
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		<title>(MCD) Top Global Equity Funds &#8211; Mutual Fund Commentary</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/06/06/mcd-top-global-equity-funds-mutual-fund-commentary/7986</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2009 01:41:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Today we are featuring top-performing &#8220;Global&#8221; equity mutual funds, which invest in equity securities of companies from all over the world. Investors can find such funds by checking out the entire list of the Zacks #1 Rank Global Equity Funds. 3 Solid Picks Buffalo USA Global (BUFGX) was incepted in May 1995. The fund seeks long-term capital growth. The fund invests in well positioned and well managed companies based only in the United States that stand to benefit from international expansion. It believes operating in the most capitalistic environment in the world enables U.S. companies to hone their competitiveness. The fund&#8217;s key holding include McDonald&#8217;s Corp. (MCD), Cisco Systems Inc. (CSCO) and Schlumberger Ltd. (SLB). Palantir Fund (PALIX) seeks long-term capital appreciation with capital protection is a secondary objective. Regardless ]]></description>
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		<title>(AXP) Stock Market News for April 27, 2009 &#8211; Market News</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/04/27/axp-stock-market-news-for-april-27-2009-market-news/6122</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 22:16:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Asian markets declined Monday amid concerns the outbreak of swine flu in North America will hurt the recovery in the global economy.  Shares of airlines and transport companies declined as concerned investors cut risky positions.  Travel and leisure stocks also took a hit.  The Hang Seng index in Hong Kong slumped 418.43 points, or 2.7%, to 14,840.42.  South Korea&#8217;s Kospi lost 1.1% to close at 1,339.83.  The Nikkei Stock Average in Japan edged up 18.35 points, or 0.2%, to close at 8,726.34.  In Mexico, the swine flu death toll rose to 103 as governments around the world rushed to control the spread of a possible flu pandemic. On Friday, U.S. markets advanced with the Nasdaq ending higher for the seventh straight week, driven by several better-than-expected tech quarterly earnings reports.  ]]></description>
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		<title>(IBM) Stock Market News for April 20, 2009 &#8211; Market News</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/04/20/ibm-stock-market-news-for-april-20-2009-market-news/5769</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 20:06:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[US stocks ended another week on a winning note as earnings reports, although not great by normal standards, and a consumer sentiment survey indicated the economy and financial markets are showing signs of stabilization.  The Dow Jones industrial average closed the week up 47.95, or 0.6%, at 8,131.33. The Standard &#38; Poor&#8217;s 500 index rose 13.04, or 1.5%, to 869.60.  The tech-heavy Nasdaq rose 20.53, or 1.2%, to 1,673.07.  The broad-based S&#38;P 500, which recorded its steepest six-week gain since 1938, is now up 29% since hitting its 12-year nadir on March 9. As risk appetite grew treasuries declined, taking the yield on the 2-year to 0.981% and the 10-year to 2.953% as prices fell 4/32 and 30/32, respectively on Friday. The Vix, CBOE&#8217;s volatility index, declined 2.59 points over ]]></description>
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		<title>(MCD) McDonald&#8217;s Corporation &#8211; Quarterly Earnings Topped Expectations and Analysts Upped Estimates</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/02/17/mcd-mcdonalds-corporation-quarterly-earnings-topped-expectations-and-analysts-upped-estimates/2734</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2009 23:07:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[McDonald&#8217;s Corporation (MCD) recently released solid sales results, which included global comparable sales that increased 7.1% in January. In the U.S., January comparable sales jumped 5.4%. Sales were Up for January In early February, MCD announced January sales, noting that 2009 is off to a good start and continues to appeal to customers with quality, affordable meal options and unparalleled convenience. The company’s comparable sales increased 7.1% in January. In the U.S., January comparable sales jumped 5.4%. In Europe, comparable sales also increased by 7.1%, where the U.K., France and Russia emerged as the leaders in sales. The combination of premium menu offerings, classic favorites and everyday affordability continue to deliver results in Europe. In Asia/Pacific, Middle East and Africa, comparable sales were up 10.2% in January thanks to robust ]]></description>
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		<title>(BBI) Blockbuster (NYSE: BBI) &#8211; Another Nail In The Coffin</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/01/14/bbi-blockbuster-nyse-bbi-another-nail-in-the-coffin/2044</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2009 02:26:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>InvestmentU</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Blockbuster (NYSE: BBI) &#8211; Another Nail In The Coffin Can you hear that, Blockbuster (NYSE: BBI)? It’s the sound of obsolescence. With the news that LG Electronics will be producing high-definition televisions that will stream movies from Netflix (Nasdaq: NFLX), you can add another nail in the coffin for Blockbuster. At first, Netflix’s threat to Blockbuster seemed laughable. But now, with more consumers cutting back and looking for instant entertainment, low monthly costs and the ease of Netflix are really starting to squeeze Blockbuster. And that’s not to say that Blockbuster hasn’t given its rivals a hand. There was the misguided and disastrous attempt to merge with financial-albatross Circuit City (OTC: CCTYQ), the botched roll-out of the “no more late fees &#8211; just other fees” program and the complete failure ]]></description>
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		<title>(MCD) McDonald&#8217;s Corporation &#8211; fast food giant boosted its dividend by 33%</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/01/14/mcd-mcdonalds-corporation-fast-food-giant-boosted-its-dividend-by-33/2110</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2009 01:50:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shawn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[McDonald&#8217;s Corp. (MCD) continues to lead the industry in several areas. The fast food giant’s ROE of 29% nearly triples the industry average of 10%, while MCD’s net profit margin of 19% sits high above the industry average of 2%. The company&#8217;s fourth-quarter report is scheduled for release on Jan 26. Company Description McDonald&#8217;s is a well-known fast food chain with more than 30,000 local restaurants serving 52 million people in more than 100 countries each day. More than 70% of McDonald&#8217;s restaurants worldwide are owned and operated by independent proprietors Solid Sales November global sales were 7.7% higher. U.S. comparable sales were up 4.5% due to the continuing popularity of MCD&#8217;s breakfast menu and the strength of its chicken product line. Asia/Pacific, Middle East and Africa sales jumped 13.2%. ]]></description>
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		<title>(MCD) 2008 Feeds McDonald’s a Gain</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/01/06/mcd-2008-feeds-mcdonald%e2%80%99s-a-gain/1968</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2009 18:20:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>InvestmentU</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[2008 Feeds McDonald’s (NYSE: MCD) a Gain Restaurateurs were hit with a double whammy of increased costs and dropping sales in 2008. But looking back at the carnage, there are a few bright spots. Although the restaurant sector dropped by 20%, it still beat the S&#38;P’s 38% loss. In fact, there is one restaurant that advanced in 2008. Fast food icon McDonald’s (NYSE: MCD) closed up 4.5% for the year, with a sales increase of almost 8%. “Mickey D’s” also shares a distinction with Wal-Mart (NYSE: WMT) of being the only two stocks in the Dow Jones Industrial Average (.DJI) to close up for the year. Value conscious consumers have driven sales higher at discount chains. And as costs drop, these fast food outlets have been cranking up their profit ]]></description>
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