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Restaurant Stocks Serve A Slider
Wednesday, February 13, 2013 - 1:33pm | 236This morning, many of the leading restaurant stocks are pulling back at the start of the trading session. The catalyst for today's pullback in the restaurant stocks is being blamed on a weak retail sales report. Higher payroll taxes seem to be taking its toll on retail sales and this will...
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Has Apple Fallen Out of Favor in the World of Product Placements?
Friday, February 8, 2013 - 2:45pm | 1044by Sterling Wong, Minyanville staff writer Last summer, during a protracted legal battle with bitter rival Samsung (PINK:SSNLF), the world learned a lot about how Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) has been able to enjoy free publicity over the years, thanks to carefully placed product placements in Hollywood...
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Apple Finds A Sweet Spot In China, But Other American Brands?
Friday, January 25, 2013 - 3:37pm | 957by Craig Mellow, Minyanville staff writer One of the mega-questions for world markets as 2013 swings into gear is whether China can recapture its economic mojo and pull multinational corporations selling everything from pig iron to pizza along with it. China bulls saw the mood shift a hair in...
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US Stock Futures Flat Ahead Of McDonald's Earnings
Wednesday, January 23, 2013 - 7:03am | 487US stock futures are mostly flat this morning, as investors are awaiting earnings from McDonald's (NYSE: MCD). Futures for the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 2 points to 13,694.00 and S&P 500 index futures fell 1.40 points to 1,488.00. Nasdaq 100 futures surged 2.50 points to 2,753.50....
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Earnings Scheduled For January 23, 2013
Wednesday, January 23, 2013 - 3:42am | 569Abbott Laboratories (NYSE: ABT) is expected to report its Q4 earnings at $1.50 per share on revenue of $10.58 billion. Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) is estimated to post its Q1 earnings at $13.42 per share on revenue of $54.69 billion. Baker Hughes (NYSE: BHI) is projected to report its Q4 earnings at $0....
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Stocks To Watch For January 23, 2013
Wednesday, January 23, 2013 - 2:58am | 163Some of the stocks that may grab investor focus today are: Wall Street expects McDonald's (NYSE: MCD) to report its Q4 earnings at $1.33 per share on revenue of $6.89 billion. McDonald's shares rose 0.75% to close at $92.95 yesterday. Google (NASDAQ: GOOG) reported upbeat fourth-quarter earnings...
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McDonald's Unveiling New Global Packaging Designs
Thursday, January 17, 2013 - 11:44am | 332McDonald's (NYSE: MCD) is unveiling new packaging designs on all carry-out bags and fountain beverage cups with QR codes. This initiative is the latest step in the company's ongoing commitment to provide consumers with information to help them make informed choices. The launch begins this week in...
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This Fast Food Stock May Be Your Chipotle Replacement
Thursday, January 17, 2013 - 10:50am | 479Shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) fell 5.5 percent Wednesday to $280.94. The company reported preliminary fourth quarter figures that were well below analyst estimates. Inside the numbers, Chipotle expects sales to increase 3.8 percent, but operating margins to fall 150 basis points...
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Stocks Hitting 52-Week Highs
Wednesday, January 16, 2013 - 11:51am | 113Nathan's Famous (NASDAQ: NATH) shares surged 2.43% to create a new 52-week high of $37.52. Nathan's Famous' trailing-twelve-month ROE is 19.06%. RRSat Global Communications Network (NASDAQ: RRST) shares jumped 1.88% to create a new 52-week high of $7.60. RRsat Global signed joint venture agreement...
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Jamba Juice and Krispy Kreme: Two Takeover Targets?
Monday, January 7, 2013 - 1:29pm | 447In an article published Monday, Bloomberg points to Krispy Kreme (NYSE: KKD) and Jamba Juice (NASDAQ: JMBA) as takeover targets. Citing a recent string of takeovers in the same sector, Bloomberg argues that both companies provide strong consumer appeal that may attract buyers. The logic is simple...
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5 Up-and-Coming Fast Food Restaurants for 2013
Wednesday, December 26, 2012 - 1:40pm | 1211by Stephanie Taylor Christensen, Minyanville staff writer Though you might assume that fast food behemoths like McDonald’s (NYSE: MCD), Burger King (NYSE: BKC), Wendy’s (NASDAQ: WEN), Kentucky Fried Chicken (NYSE: YUM), and Taco Bell leave little room for competition, market researcher IBIS...
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Earnings Scheduled For December 19, 2012
Wednesday, December 19, 2012 - 4:35am | 345Actuant (NYSE: ATU) is expected to report its Q1 earnings at $0.50 per share on revenue of $396.37 million. FedEx (NYSE: FDX) is estimated to report its Q2 earnings at $1.41 per share on revenue of $10.84 billion. Jabil Circuit (NYSE: JBL) is expected to post its Q1 earnings at $0.56 per share on...
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Are the Rich Fleeing Equities for Tax-Free Havens in the New Age of Obama?
Friday, December 7, 2012 - 2:02pm | 1761by Sterling Wong, Minyanville staff writer The day after President Obama was re-elected back into the White House for a second term, the stock market tanked, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average (INDEXDJX:.DJI) sliding 3.36%, its worst single-day performance of the year. The index has...
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Benzinga's Top Upgrades
Friday, December 7, 2012 - 8:19am | 145Analysts at Janney Capital upgraded McDonald's (NYSE: MCD) from “neutral” to “buy.” McDonald's shares closed at $88.09 yesterday. McDonald's trailing-twelve-month revenue is $2.19 billion. Analysts at CIBC upgraded Royal Bank of Canada (NYSE: RY) from “sector performer” to “sector outperformer.”...
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A Peek Into The Market Before The Trading Starts
Friday, December 7, 2012 - 8:15am | 353Pre-open movers US stock futures are slightly lower this morning, as investors are awaiting nonfarm payrolls data. Futures for the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 11 points to 13,052.00 and S&P 500 index futures fell 1.10 points to 1,411.90. Nasdaq 100 futures declined 2.50 points to 2,651...