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| 05/16/2012 | 9:31AM | PRNUS | Critical Alerts For McDonald's, Applied Materials, Fossil, Skyworks Solutions, and Pandora Media Released By InvestorsObserver
Critical Alerts For McDonald's, Applied Materials, Fossil, Skyworks Solutions, and Pandora Media Released By InvestorsObserver PR Newswire CHICAGO, May 16, 2012 CHICAGO, May 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for MCD, AMAT, FOSL, SWKS, and P. To see what our analysts have discovered... More...>> |
| 05/10/2012 | 9:15AM | ZACKS | April Comps Slacken at McDonald's - Analyst Blog
McDonald’s Corp. (MCD ) witnessed a 3.3% upside in global comparable sales (comps) for the month of April that lagged the year-ago level of 6% as well as the company’s expectation of 4%. The fast-food restaurant operator witnessed a relatively downward movement across all three geographical segments namely... More...>> |
| 05/10/2012 | 4:15AM | ZACKS | Jamba's Results Improve in 1Q - Analyst Blog
Jamba Inc. (JMBA), the leading restaurant retailer of food and beverage offerings, reported a loss of 3 cents per share in the first quarter of 2012, better than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of 6 cents as well as the prior-year loss of 11 cents per share. Efficiencies in the company’s cost structure were... More...>> |
| 05/09/2012 | 5:06AM | ZACKS | Stock Market News for May 9, 2012 - Market News
Political apprehensions and uncertainty in the European region ensured benchmarks were left languishing in the red yesterday. Consequently, investors created selling pressure and the Dow suffered its fifth-straight decline. However, the benchmarks recouped the day’s losses and contained the losses well below a percent... More...>> |
| 05/08/2012 | 11:48AM | DJN | MARKET SNAPSHOT: U.S. Stocks Sink On Unclear Greek Outcome
By Kate Gibson, MarketWatch NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- U.S. stocks fell sharply Tuesday, with the Dow industrials extending losses into a fifth day, as Greece's struggle to form a government intensified worry about the euro-zone debt crisis. "More and more investors have resisted allowing this market to correct, but when... More...>> |
| 05/08/2012 | 11:29AM | DJN | UPDATE: McDonald's Sales Slow Faster Than Expected In April
McDonald's Corp. (MCD) said sales growth at its established restaurants slowed in April at a faster pace than the company had anticipated, an indication that the economic headwinds may be catching up with the fast-food giant. McDonald's global same-store sales, or sales at restaurants open at least 13 months, rose 3.3... More...>> |
| 05/08/2012 | 10:49AM | DJN | MARKET SNAPSHOT: U.S. Stocks Sink On Unclear Greek Outcome
By Kate Gibson, MarketWatch NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- U.S. stocks fell sharply Tuesday, with the Dow industrials extending losses into a fifth day, as Greece's struggle to form a government intensified worry about the euro-zone debt crisis. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI) slumped 104.82 points, or 0.8%, to 12,903.71... More...>> |
| 05/08/2012 | 8:49AM | DJN | McDonald's April Same-Store Sales Rise Smaller-Than-Expected 3.3%
DOW JONES NEWSWIRES McDonald's Corp.'s (MCD) global same-store sales rose a smaller-than-expected 3.3% in April as the world's largest fast-food chain wrestles with a challenging global economic environment. Last month, the company said it expected global sales at restaurants that have been open at least 13 months to rise... More...>> |
| 05/08/2012 | 8:20AM | MWUS | High Yields From Wal-Mart and McDonalds Attract Investors
Dividends have been a major source of investment gains in the market for many years. With interest rates as low as they are currently long term investors have been looking to high yielding dividend stocks as safe havens. In 2012 S&P companies are on pace to pay out a record amount in dividends. Five Star Equities examines... More...>> |
| 05/08/2012 | 7:58AM | PRNUS | McDonald's Global Comparable Sales Rise 3.3% In April
McDonald's Global Comparable Sales Rise 3.3% In April PR Newswire OAK BROOK, Ill., May 8, 2012 OAK BROOK, Ill., May 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- McDonald's Corporation (NYSE: MCD) today announced global comparable sales growth of 3.3% in April. Performance by segment was as follows: U.S. up 3.3% Europe up 3.5% Asia/Pacific... More...>> |
| 05/07/2012 | 7:07PM | DJN | UPDATE: Safeway To Sell Pork From Farms Without Sow Crates
The nationwide grocery store chain Safeway Inc. (SWY) announced plans Monday to eventually sell pork that comes from farms that don't confine breeding sows into small crates known as gestation stalls. Safeway's announcement comes after recent declarations by McDonald's Corp. (MCD) and Burger King Corp. to get the pork... More...>> |
| 05/07/2012 | 6:00PM | DJN | Safeway To Sell Pork From Farms That Don't Use Sow Crates
The nationwide grocery store chain Safeway Inc. (SWY) announced plans Monday to eventually sell pork that comes from farms that do not confine breeding sows into small crates known as gestation stalls. Safeway's announcement comes after recent declarations by McDonald's Corp. (MCD) and Burger King Corp. to get the pork... More...>> |
| 05/07/2012 | 9:07AM | PRNUS | McDonald's USA Introduces Taste Innovations Inspired By Seasonal Fruit
McDonald's USA Introduces Taste Innovations Inspired By Seasonal Fruit McCafe Cherry Berry Chiller, Blueberry Banana Nut Oatmeal are this year's 'Flavors of Summer' PR Newswire OAK BROOK, Ill., May 7, 2012 OAK BROOK, Ill., May 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Starting this May, fresh berries and seasonal fruit flavors are on the... More...>> |
| 05/04/2012 | 1:23PM | DJN | McDonald's Franchiser Arcos Dorados Expects 2nd Half Income Rebound
Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc. (ARCO), the largest McDonald's Corp. (MCD) restaurant franchiser in Latin America, is banking on a rebound in sales later this year after a disappointing start to 2012. While the higher costs and cooling economic growth in the region took a toll during the first quarter, the company is confident... More...>> |
| 04/27/2012 | 3:42PM | DJN | Yum Selling U.S. Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, KFC Units To Franchisees
Yum Brands Inc. (YUM), the parent company of KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell, is selling hundreds of its U.S. restaurants to franchisees in an effort to further distance itself from the volatility of the owner-operated restaurant business. The Louisville, Ky.-based company, which now earns the majority of its profits internationally... More...>> |
| 04/26/2012 | 3:25PM | MWUS | Chrislyn Hamilton Wins "Voice of McDonald's" Global Singing Competition
This morning, Chrislyn Hamilton, a McDonald's (NYSE: MCD) crew member from Brisbane, Australia, amazed celebrity judges and rocked the stage in front of an audience of more than 15,000 with her powerful performance of "Natural Woman" to take top honors in the Voice of McDonald's global singing competition. In addition... More...>> |
| 04/26/2012 | 3:00PM | MWUS | Chrislyn Hamilton Wins "Voice of McDonald's" Global Singing Competition
This morning, Chrislyn Hamilton, a McDonald's (NYSE: MCD) crew member from Brisbane, Australia, amazed celebrity judges and rocked the stage in front of an audience of more than 15,000 with her powerful performance of "Natural Woman" to take top honors in the Voice of McDonald's global singing competition. In addition... More...>> |
| 04/23/2012 | 10:53PM | MWUS | Four Talented Employees Advance to Finals in "Voice of McDonald's" Singing Competition
Tonight, McDonald's (NYSE: MCD) Owner/Operators, employees and suppliers from around the world witnessed powerful performances that rocked the arena from 16 semi-finalists in the Voice of McDonald's singing competition. Hosted by singer and actress KeKe Palmer, an audience of thousands cheered on the contestants as they... More...>> |
| 04/23/2012 | 12:45PM | ZACKS | Panera's COO Steps Down - Analyst Blog
Panera Bread Co. (PNRA) has recently announced that effective May 31, 2012, John Maguire will no longer serve as the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the company. Maguire resigned from his current position in Panera to join Friendly's Ice Cream LLC as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Concurrently... More...>> |
| 04/23/2012 | 5:06AM | ZACKS | Company News for April 23, 2012 - Corporate Summary
• McDonald's Corp.’s (NYSE:MCD) first-quarter 2012 earnings per share came in at $1.23, in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate • Schlumberger Limited (NYSE:SLB) posted first-quarter 2012 earnings per share (excluding special items) of $0.98, exceeding the Zacks... More...>> |