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S&P Capital IQ: Likes Starbucks, But 'It's The Valuation That Gives Us Some Pause'
Wednesday, June 3, 2015 - 12:37pm | 399Read More...Shares of coffee giant Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ: SBUX) have appreciated over 40 percent year-over-year, trading near their all-time highs, causing anxiety among some market participants. Among them is Efraim Levy of S&P Capital IQ. Levy was recently on CNBC to discuss why his firm has a...
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Stifel, Morningstar Analysts React To McDonald's Decision To Quit Reporting Monthly Sales
Wednesday, May 27, 2015 - 5:06pm | 398Read More...McDonald's Corporation (NYSE: MCD) announced on Wednesday it will cease reporting its monthly same-store sales metrics as of July 1. June will serve as the company's final monthly release and will be included in its second quarter results. Speaking to Benzinga, Stifel Associate Michael...
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McDonald's Will Stop Reporting Monthly Same-Store Sales Figures
Wednesday, May 27, 2015 - 10:54am | 345Read More...McDonald's Corporation (NYSE: MCD) will stop reporting its monthly same-store sales metrics. The company will report its May sales metric on June 8, while June's sales metrics will be included in the company's second quarter report. That will mark the last time the data will be...
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Barron's Recap: Why Honeywell Is Better Than GE
Sunday, May 10, 2015 - 11:22am | 868Read More...This weekend in Barron's online: a look at Honeywell, the Barron's ETF roundtable, highlights from the Sohn Investment conference, as well as the prospects for Signature Group, McDonald's and more. Cover Story "Honeywell: It Is Better Than GE" by Sandra Ward. Honeywell International Inc. (NYSE: HON...
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McDonald's Reports Better-Than-Expected Global Comps In April
Friday, May 8, 2015 - 9:41am | 282Read More...McDonald's Corporation (NYSE: MCD) on Friday reported its global comparable-store sales fell 0.6 percent in April, exceeding the 1.8 percent decline analysts were expecting. By region, U.S. comparable sales fell 2.3 percent, Europe comparable sales rose 1 percent while Asia/Pacific Middle East and...
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How The Pros Are Reacting To McDonald's Restructuring
Tuesday, May 5, 2015 - 9:44am | 333Read More...On Monday, McDonald's Corporation (NYSE: MCD) announced a turnaround strategy that it hopes will arrest its diminishing relevance in the quick-serve restaurant space. Barclays and Credit Suisse reacted this morning with modest changes to their forecasts, noting that this is a long turnaround...
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McDonald's Turnaround Restructuring Plan Broken Down
Monday, May 4, 2015 - 8:56am | 540Read More...McDonald's Corporation (NYSE: MCD) on Monday announced "initial steps" of a turnaround plan which includes a restructuring of McDonald's worldwide business and financial updates. "Today we are announcing the initial steps to reset and turn around our business,"...
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Goldman Sachs Picks Starbucks As 'Top Pick' Into Earnings
Tuesday, April 14, 2015 - 9:13am | 331Read More...Analysts at Goldman Sachs chose Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ: SBUX) as its top pick in restaurants heading into earnings. Honorable mentions: Dunkin Brands Group Inc (NASDAQ: DNKN) and McDonald's Corporation (NYSE: MCD), which the firm also said should perform well into the reports. On the...
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McDonald's: 5 Interesting Themes These Analysts Are Watching
Tuesday, March 17, 2015 - 11:53am | 256Read More...In a report published Tuesday, Cleveland Research Company analyst Steven Gojack presented five key themes that McDonald's Corporation (NYSE: MCD) should be aware of. 1. 2015 is likely a "transition year" as the company is focusing on improving its brand image, de-emphasizing its dollar menu,...
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BofA Just Reacted To McDonald's Sales Decline (And Made A Special Note On China)
Tuesday, February 10, 2015 - 10:26am | 351Read More...In a new note, Joseph Buckley of Bank of America commented on McDonald's Corporation (NYSE: MCD)'s January global same-store sales decline of 1.8 percent, and said it was in-line with expectations. Within the Americas, Buckley notes that the 0.4 percent comp gain was an improvement over...
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Here's Why Citigroup Lowered McDonald's Estimates And Price Target
Monday, February 2, 2015 - 12:36pm | 218Read More...Gregory Badishkanian of Citigroup commented in a note on Sunday that McDonald's Corporation (NYSE: MCD) December global same-store sales of negative 0.1 percent was better than expected, despite the fourth-quarter earnings per share miss. However, Badishkanian notes that McDonald's...
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Stephens: McDonald's Is Making The Necessary Changes To Win
Thursday, January 29, 2015 - 12:33pm | 204Read More...Will Slabaugh of Stephens on Thursday commented in a note that McDonald's Corporation (NYSE: MCD) is willing to make the necessary changes, as evidenced by the decision to allow its CEO Don Thompson to step down. “While it is difficult to determine immediate implications, we believe...
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Brian Sozzi Knows Why McDonald's Showed Its Embattled CEO The Door
Thursday, January 29, 2015 - 11:59am | 302Read More...McDonald's Corporation (NYSE: MCD) announced on Wednesday evening that its Chairman and CEO Don Thompson will retire on March 1 after less than three years on the job. Steve Easterbrook, the company's chief brand officer, will assume top ranks. Brian Sozzi of Belus Capital Advisers...
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Barron's Recap: 22 Smart Investment Ideas
Sunday, January 25, 2015 - 4:29pm | 825Read More...This weekend in Barron's online: part two of the Barron's 2015 roundtable, where to find gains as profits slow down, the Barron's forecasting contest winner, as well as the prospects for Ameriprise Financial, Oracle, Union Pacific, Remy International and more. Cover Story "Getting Down to Business...
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Earnings Expectations For The Week Of January 19
Monday, January 19, 2015 - 4:07pm | 929Read More...After a quick breather on Monday, the earnings season that's just begun is off to the races the rest of the week. Among the flurry of quarterly reports include results from eBay Inc (NASDAQ: EBAY), General Electric Company (NYSE: GE), Halliburton Company (NYSE: HAL), Kinder Morgan Inc...
