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General Electric, McDonald's report earnings
Jeremy Hobson Apr 23, 2012
McDonald's said today its profits were up 7 percent last quarter, thanks to a 9 percent rise in U.S. restaurant sales and a 5 percent boost in Europe. Also General Electric reported an 11 percent drop in profit during the first three months of the year.
Burger King to go public -- again
Heidi N. Moore Apr 4, 2012
Burger King has been bought and sold several times in the last decade. Now its private investors plan to take it public again.
McDonald's growing strongly in the U.S.
Mitchell Hartman Mar 22, 2012
Like any company with more than 30,000 locations, McDonald's sales figures give us a snapshot of the global economy.
McDonald's woos cash-strapped customers
Sally Herships Mar 8, 2012
McDonald's hopes to boost sales by expanding its options for value-conscious customers, including a new "Extra Value Menu."
Jobs market holds firm, McDonald's continues to grow
Diane Swonk Mar 8, 2012
The American economy seems to be moving along at a healthy clip, from jobs to hamburgers.
Taco Bell to launch Doritos tacos
Sarah Gardner Feb 20, 2012
Taco Bell will soon roll out tacos that have shells made from Doritos chips.
It's true: A White Castle Valentine's Day dinner
Kai Ryssdal Feb 14, 2012
The fast-food burger joint is set to celebrate Valentine's Day in style.
Yum! Brands: A global trifecta
Kai Ryssdal Jan 11, 2012
Chairman and CEO of Yum! Brands David Novak discusses his new book, "Taking People with You," and talks business and global expansion.
Fast food chains offering deals in January
Stacey Vanek Smith Jan 6, 2012
Chains like Wendy's, KFC and Taco Bell are all slashing prices on some items in January -- just call them "resolution busters."
2011 market roundup: McD’s up, B of A down
Joel Patterson Jan 2, 2012
The Dow’s best- and worst-performing stocks of 2011.
