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Oct 22, 2014
     
        
      "McDonald's facing a 'perfect storm of negatives': Pro" -- CNBC 
  "Brian Nelson, President of Equity Research at Valuentum Securities, says the fast food giant's third quarter results were atrocious and outlines what's needed to improve earnings moving forward." -- CNBC Oct 22, 2014
     
        
      McDonald’s Third Quarter Performance Very Ugly; Even Worse Than Yum! Brands’ 
  McDonald’s is being hit by a perfect storm of negative catalysts, and it may get worse before it gets better. Yum Brands will fall short of achieving previously-announced earnings per share goals. Aug 26, 2014
     
        
      Price Is Almost Always Different Than Value 
  This key tenet behind stock market investing success is worth remembering. Apr 21, 2014
     
        
      Restaurant Industry Update 
  Let’s take a look at some key developments in the restaurant space. Jan 23, 2014
     
        
      McDonald’s Operating Income Flat in Fourth Quarter 
  We didn’t like what we saw in McDonald’s fourth quarter. Though the dividend is not at risk of being cut, the strongest dividend growth days at McDonald’s may be behind it. Dec 9, 2013
     
        
      McDonald’s US Comparable Sales Fall 
  Though global comparable sales advanced 0.5% in November, the company’s US system lagged. Oct 10, 2013
     
        
      Yum! Brands’ Problems Extend Beyond China 
  Weak US same-store sales growth only makes matters worse at Yum! Brands. Aug 19, 2013
     
        
      The Big Burger Trade-up 
  Second quarter results suggest some consumers may be leaving fast-food burger joints for Red Robin. Nov 8, 2012
     
        
      McDonald’s Falling Prey to Competition 
  McDonald’s October same-store sales weren’t good, but the results don’t impact our fair value estimate. Latest News and Media The High Yield Dividend Newsletter, Best Ideas
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