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Why Is It Important For McDonald’s To Focus On Quality?
In Q2 2015, McDonald’s ‘ (NYSE:MCD) global comparable sales declined 0.7%. This figure was -2% for the U.S. and -4.5% for the APMEA region. The decline in comparable sales now seems to be a common highlight of the company’s results...
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Is Japan Situation A Warning Sign For McDonald’s?
Can McDonald’s (NYSE:MCD) defend its dominance in the fast-food industry? It is a question that has been hovering in the minds of investors lately. After the unfortunate headwinds faced by the company last year, many speculated that the co...
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McDonald’s Confident On Positive Comp. Sales In Third Quarter, After Beating Market Expectations In Q2
McDonald’s (NYSE:MCD) managed to just outperform market expectations in the Q2 fiscal 2015, as the company reported $1.26 EPS, beating the market expectations by $0.02, whereas the company posted revenues of $6.49 billion, beating the stre...
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Fifth Consecutive Negative Comp. Sales Quarter Looming Over McDonald’s
McDonald’s (NYSE:MCD) is scheduled to report its Q2 earnings report for the fiscal 2015 on July 23, with the street expecting an EPS figure of $1.24 on $6.45 billion in revenues. The Golden Arches has been struggling in all its geographica...
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McDonald’s: Better Days Ahead?
Does McDonald’s still have a future or is the concept too old fashioned in this new modern world? With comp sales down 2.2% in the U.S. in May, the domestic sluggishness has continued. The fast food category has become less in favor in re...
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McDonald’s Q1 Earnings: Slower Recovery Efforts in Japan Hurts Comparable Sales
McDonald’s (NYSE:MCD), the leader in the fast-food industry, reported poor numbers in its first quarter earnings report, released on April 22. The company’s global comparable sales declined 2.3%, due to negative customer traffic in all the ...
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McDonald’s Earnings Preview: No Respite For The Burger Giant
McDonald’s (NYSE:MCD), the leader of the fast-food industry, is slated to announce its first quarter earnings report for fiscal 2015 on April 22. The Golden Arches witnessed one of the tough periods in fiscal 2014 with net revenues declinin...
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How Can McCafe’s Aggressive Expansion Impact McDonald’s Stock Price?
McDonald’s (NYSE:MCD) has had a couple of rough years, with a stagnant revenue stream, negative comparable store sales, and declining customer traffic, in almost all the geographical regions. Stiff competition among the quick service restau...
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A Scenario That Can Impact McDonald’s Stock Price
McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE:MCD), the leader in the U.S. restaurant industry, has been struggling to retain its lost momentum over the past few months. The company’s situation worsened in 2014, as the Golden Arches were faced with many ope...
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Market’s Positive Speculation Ahead Of McDonald’s New CEO’s Business Plans Drives Stock Price Close To $100
McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE:MCD), the struggling leader in the U.S. restaurant industry, has been witnessing a lot of activity, both operational and financial, over the last few weeks. The Golden Arches began 2015 fiscal year with a plan t...
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Weak Economy In Russia & Supplier Issue In China Drives Down McDonald’s Revenue Growth In 2014
McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE:MCD) released its annual figures for the fiscal 2014 year on January 23. 2014 was a challenging year for The Golden Arches, as some operational headwinds and issues in the Asian market pressured the company’s f...
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McDonald’s Earnings Preview: Issues In Eastern Markets To Hamper Growth
McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE:MCD) is slated to announce its annual report for the fiscal 2014 year on January 23. McDonald’s is the first of the top fast-food restaurant companies to report its quarterly results. The current consensus for E...
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No Respite For McDonald’s As Situation Worsens In Eastern Markets
The American fast food giant, McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE:MCD), had one of the most challenging periods last year, with several operational and financial headwinds affecting the company’s financial performance throughout the year. D...
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2014 Year in Review: McDonald’s
Quick service restaurants (QSR) is one of the largest segments of the food industry, and top fast food chains, such as McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE:MCD), Burger King (NYSE: BKW), Subway, and Yum! Brands, accounted for 31% of the total fast ...
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McDonald’s Prepares For Breakfast Battle Amid Uncertainties In Overseas Markets
The American fast food giant, McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE:MCD) is evidently facing the wrath of changing consumer trends, as people are choosing healthier alternatives over cheaper food options. The Golden Arches have been facing stunted g...
