McDonald's Corp (MCD)

These two blue chips are solid, well-run companies and premier brand names known across the world. But that's not enough to outweigh these reasons to sell.

Bears Remain Hungry for YUM

By Alex Hanson Feb 1, 2012

Tuesday’s trading saw more than 7,500 contracts for the March 60-strike put cross the tape. Was a mixed earnings report from McDonald's a factor?

ARCO Remains a Sizzling Emerging Market Stock for 2012

By Josh Brown, Author, The Reformed Broker Jan 30, 2012

Arcos Dorados is an emerging markets franchisee of McDonald's and could break out as the best stock to buy in 2012.

19 Companies That Are Increasing Dividends

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader Jan 27, 2012

A lot of companies are pumping up payouts to shareholders. The list includes software, packaging, railroads, natural gas, health care, fertilizer, and cable TV.

Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz Deserves His $68.8 Million Paycheck

By Jeff Reeves Jan 27, 2012

Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz got compensation of $68.8 million in 2011. Meanwhile, SBUX stock is up 140% since January 2008. So he earned it.

McDonald’s Could Be the Apple of Fast Food

By Gene Marcial, InvestorPlace Contributor Jan 27, 2012

Its dominant performance and steady stock climb echo the mighty tech company. An Apple-like breakout moment could be next.

5 Market-Trouncing ETFs You Might Be Surprised By

By Jeff Reeves Jan 27, 2012

These five funds have flown under the radar while trouncing the S&P in the past three months.

Top 5 Blue-Chip Stocks for February

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor Jan 27, 2012

You'd be lucky to own shares of any one of these champions. They have the immediate growth potential any investor would want. See this month's buy list.

McDonald’s Epic Twitter Fail

By InvestorPlace Staff Jan 26, 2012

McDonald's is one of the world's best marketers -- but its recent "tweetjacking" shows the fast-food giant still has things to learn about social media.

Taco Bell to Cook up Breakfast Burritos

By Jeff Reeves Jan 26, 2012

Yum Brands' Taco Bell is a late entry to the breakfast rush, but it still hopes "Firstmeal" will draw big and increase its sales.

McDonald’s: Right Company, Wrong Time

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer Jan 25, 2012

Another earnings beat wasn't enough to lift McDonald's, which is weighed down by a frothy valuation and a 2012 outlook tempering sky-high expectations.

Apple Reports Earnings Doubler! – Tuesday’s IP Market Recap

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger Jan 24, 2012

Apple (AAPL) reported first-quarter earnings growth of 118% on Tuesday, sending its stock up almost 9% in early after-hours trading.

McDonald’s, Verizon Highlight Big Morning of Earnings Reports

By InvestorPlace Staff Jan 24, 2012

McDonald's posted another earnings beat on strength across the globe, but Verizon fell short. See how DuPont, Johnson & Johnson and Travelers made out.