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2008 Feeds McDonald’s (NYSE: MCD) a Gain
Restaurateurs were hit with a double whammy of increased costs and dropping sales in 2008. But looking back at the carnage, there are a few bright spots. Although the restaurant sector dropped by 20%, it still beat the S&P’s 38% loss.
In fact, there is one restaurant that advanced in 2008.
Fast food icon McDonald’s (NYSE: MCD) closed up 4.5% for the year, with a sales increase of almost 8%. “Mickey D’s” also shares a distinction with Wal-Mart (NYSE: WMT) of being the only two stocks in the Dow Jones Industrial Average (.DJI) to close up for the year.
Value conscious consumers have driven sales higher at discount chains. And as costs drop, these fast food outlets have been cranking up their profit margins. While they may not be great for waistlines, apparently cheap eats are good the wallet.
Wendy’s (NYSE: WEN),Yum! Brands (NYSE: YUM) and Burger King (NYSE: BKC) have all risen by over 30% over the past few months.
Time will tell if that gives local gyms a bump in sales.
Companies mentioned in this article: MCD, WMT, WEN, YUM and BKC.
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$60 billion is spent on cancer treatment in the U.S. - each year. And one company is poised to receive the lion's share of it.
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Another doctor at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center says he intends to treat over 1,000 patients a year with this technology.
Here's how you can claim your stake in the company before this cash infusion sends shares soaring.
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