World’s largest hamburger chain, McDonald's Corporation (NYSE:MCD) , reported a lower-than-expected profit during its second quarter.
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July 29 - News
Can you imagine a world without McDonald's Corporation (NYSE:MCD)? Well, at least we can all agree that there is no America without McDonald's in the near future.
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July 28 - News
McDonald's Corporation (NYSE:MCD) recently experienced a 2.7% drop to around $97.60 per share.
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July 25 - News
Fast food giant McDonald's Corporation (NYSE:MCD) recently released its second quarter results and they were not as good you’d have expected.
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July 25 - News
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE:CMG) is a company that is growing rapidly.
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July 25 - News
While emerging markets have tumbled greatly over the last month, some of our largest and most recognized brands are preparing themselves for the long-term potential of these developing...
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July 22 - News
On a fairly regular basis for more than a year now, we've been looking at CEO gaffes as they occur to hopefully gain valuable investing experience and avoid investing in companies...
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July 22 - News
At the recent investor presentation in June, The Wendy's Co (NASDAQ:WEN) gushed about all the positives of brand reimaging, bringing amazing benefits to updated stores.
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July 22 - News
Poultry issues in China, a horse-meat scandal in Europe, and an avian flu outbreak have been the core reasons behind a lackluster year (2013) for Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM).
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July 19 - News
It’s been a frustrating year for Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM) investors, as the fast-food giant has faced some significant challenges in China.
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July 19 - News
The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE:KO) is scheduled to release its quarterly earnings report tomorrow, and the soft-drink giant is a prime example of how the slowdown in the global ...
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July 15 - News
It has been speculated that the upcoming 2014 FIFA World Cup and 2016 Olympics in Brazil will create opportunities for investors across a range of companies operating in the consumer...
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July 15 - News
There are certain companies that seem so entrenched in their industry that there is no way for their competition to overtake them.
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July 11 - News
The global obesity epidemic is motivating consumers to shift towards healthier and fresher food choices.
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July 10 - News
We Americans just love our burgers. If you want to start a lively argument just opine that such and such makes the best burger.
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July 9 - News
Sonic Corporation (NASDAQ:SONC)’s stock has gained 40% in the last six months.
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July 5 - News
Health-conscious individuals are far more common today than they were when major fast food chains started operating.
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July 3 - News
Burger King Worldwide Inc (NYSE:BKW) was founded in 1954 and is a prominent name in the fast-food restaurant sector being the world’s second largest fast food hamburger restaurant...
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July 3 - News
The restaurant industry seems to be one of the worst hit by low consumer spending in the economy. So much so that fast food chains seem to be the only ones making profits.
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July 1 - News
Sonic Corporation (NASDAQ:SONC) is known as America's drive-in. The company operates over 3,500 restaurants in 43 states.
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June 28 - News
The sluggish and uneven recovery of the US economy is posing a big threat to the restaurant industry.
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June 27 - News
Things are changing for Yum! Brands, Inc.
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June 26 - News
With its crisp texture, salty and savory taste profile, and accessible price, the venerable McDonald's Corporation (NYSE:MCD) French fry is a gateway to other items on the company...
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June 25 - News
To most stock holders, hedge funds are viewed as slow, outdated investment tools of yesteryear.
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June 24 - News
Residents of Cape Town in South Africa recently saw an intriguing sight.
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June 20 - News
A newly released study looked at three trends affecting fast-food restaurants. In a previous article, I examined the effectiveness of advertising on new menu item sales.
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June 20 - News
A newly released survey took a deep dive look into recent trends affecting fast food, including the effectiveness of advertising on new menu item sales, trends in value menus, ...
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June 20 - News
McDonald's Corporation (NYSE:MCD) has focused on becoming one of the most trusted brands in the world, and the company will be moving ahead to make its brand even stronger with...
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June 20 - News
This statement got me thinking: what does a 23 year-old recent college grad know? The first thing that came to mind was fast food.
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June 19 - News
When the going gets tough, the tough get going. McDonald's Corporation (NYSE:MCD) has proved this again.
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June 18 - News
McDonald's Corporation (NYSE:MCD) and others of the fast-food ilk certainly get a potato sack full of jibes directed their way from various special interest groups - but who...
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June 17 - News
Is Tim Hortons Inc. (USA) (NYSE:THI) a buy, sell, or hold? The best stock pickers are turning less bullish.
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June 13 - News
Editor's Note: Related tickers: Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc (ADR) (NYSE:RBS), JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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June 12 - Hedge Funds
Sales for McDonald's Corporation (NYSE:MCD) climbed more than expected in May, showing an increase of 2.4%, 0.3% above expectations.
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June 12 - News
This is the first in what will be a series of posts about the restaurant industry.
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June 11 - News
Burger King Worldwide Inc (NYSE:BKW) was in 15 hedge funds' portfolio at the end of the first quarter of 2013.
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June 11 - News
McDonald's Corporation (NYSE:MCD) has been radically overhauling its menu in recent weeks.
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June 10 - News
Why is anyone surprised when yet another photo of a fast food employee licking or stepping on the food (or worse) surfaces on the internet.
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June 10 - News
A recent survey found that Americans visit fast-food restaurants a lot. In fact, they comprise many of the most frequently visited businesses in the nation.
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June 5 - News
In part one of this series, I looked at two solid dividend stocks that would provide a decent backbone for any portfolio.
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June 5 - News
The Wendy's Co (NASDAQ:WEN) recently announced that it would be launching a new burger sometime in 2013 that could be a major winner for the company.
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June 4 - News
A watch list represents an excellent way to compile a list of investment ideas.
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June 3 - News
Is Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE:CMG) a superb investment right now? Prominent investors are getting more bullish.
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June 3 - News
One of the "hedgies" we track is Pershing Square managed by Bill Ackman, and it has recently filed its 13F form with the SEC.
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June 3 - Hedge Funds
In the financial world, there are a multitude of indicators investors can use to analyze stocks. Some of the best are hedge fund and insider trading activity.
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June 3 - News
Fast food giant McDonald's Corporation (NYSE:MCD) is one of the world's most recognizable companies.
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May 31 - News
Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM), the most popular Western food chain in China, recently reported a 29% drop in same-store sales in its biggest overseas market.
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May 30 - News
McDonald's Corporation (NYSE:MCD) has seen flat sales in the last couple of months due to declining demand in the global fast food industry.
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May 29 - News
Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM)' Chinese business has been hit hard by concerns over the quality and safety of chicken.
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May 28 - News