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Retail
McDonald’s (MCD) Storms China
McDonald’s (MCD) is planning to open 500 new stores in China over the next three years. Why? Because it can. McDonald’s is one of a tiny handful of large American companies which…
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Media Digest 2/18/2009 Reuters, WSJ, NYTimes, FT, Bloomberg
According, to Reuters, GM (GM) and Chrysler have asked for another $22 billion. Reuters reports that the SEC has charged Alan Stamford with “massive fraud.” Reuters reports that Trump’s image is being…
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Investing
Bill Gates Top Holdings (ABT, AN, BRK-A, BP, CNI, CAT, KO, COST, CCI, EK, XOM, FMX, JNJ, MCD, OTTR, RSG, SGP, WMT, WMI)
We compiled a list of the equity holdings of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and for Bill Gates’ personal investment vehicle Cascade Investment. These are as of December 31, 2008 and…
8:26am ET
Investing
Coke (KO) Comes Through, With China Out In Front
If only the stock market was made up of companies like Coke (KO), McDonald’s (MCD), P&G (PG), and Wal-Mart (WMT). But, it isn’t. They are among the few firms which can still…
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Media
Media Digest 2/10/2009 Reuters, WSJ, NYTimes, FT, Bloomberg
According to Reuters, the White House is finishing a bank rescue package , that involves investment by private equity. Reuters reports that a poll of analysts cut Q2 earnings forecasts. Reuters reports…
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Economy
The Ten Companies That Will Lead The US Out Of The Recession
There are an extremely small number of companies which are likely to do relatively well during the recession, either because they are the market share leaders in their industries by a wide…
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Retail
Yum! Earnings on Deck: Next McDonald’s, or Troubled Growth? (YUM, MCD)
Yum! Brands Inc. (NYSE: YUM) is set to report earnings after the close of trading today. Analysts surveyed by Thomson Reuters expect earnings of $0.45 EPS on $3.38 billion in revenue. We…
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Retail
Cheap Eight O’Clock Coffee Beats Starbucks (SBUX) In Taste Test
Eight O’Clock Coffee 100% Colombian at $6.28 per pound ranked number one in Consumer Reports’ tests of 19 ground coffees, besting Folgers, Maxwell House, and Starbucks— America’s best-selling ground coffees. The independent…
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Investing
The Companies With Dividends That Won’t Be Cut (MSFT)(MCD)(JNJ)(PG)
S&P has reported that the dividends of companies in its S&P 500 index are being cut at the fastest rate in fifty years. A report by the Associated Press says that even…
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Retail
Turning Starbucks (SBUX) Into A Bar
Starbucks (SBUX) posted bad earnings for last quarter. Over the last 2 years Starbucks expanded extensively, refusing to recognize that there was a limit to the number of people who would pay…
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Media
Media Digest 1/27/2009 Reuters, WSJ, NYTimes, FT, Bloomberg
According to Reuters, American Express (AXP) earnings dropped 72% but still beat expectations. Reuters writes that Geithner was confirmed to be Treasury Secretary. Reuters reports that people lost confidence in business globally…
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Retail
McDonald’s (MCD): No Longer On Steroids, Stock Off On Earnings
The need for more and more people to have inexpensive and convenient food may be tailing off. McDonald’s (MCD) fourth quarter results were lackluster. . Net income fell 23% to $985 million.…
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Media Digest 1/2/2008 Reuters, WSJ, NYTimes, FT, Bloomberg
According to Reuters, cities and states are facing shortfalls and potential defaults. Reuters reports that the US steel industry is starting a "buy America" campaign. Reuters reports that Fannie Mae (FNM) believes…
10:10am ET
Investing
The 24/7 Wall St. CEO Of The Year: James A. Skinner Of McDonald’s (MCD)
Today 24/7 Wall St.named its annual CEO of the Year James A. Skinner of McDonald’s (MCD). He was picked from a field of ten executives which we profiled over the last ten…
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Media
Media Digest 12/9/2008 Reuters, WSJ, NYTimes, FT, Bloomberg
According to Reuters, The Tribune Company filed for Chapter 11. Reuters reports that Congress and The White House are close to a bill that would give Detroit modest loans. Reuters reports that…