OAK BROOK, Ill., May 24 - McDonald's Corp investors soundly rejected a shareholder proposal that would have required the world's biggest fast-food chain to assess its impact on childhood obesity.
U.S. stock index futures climbed after briefly cutting gains Thursday as investors sifted through a batch of mixed economic reports and amid ongoing worries over the euro zone.
(Reuters) - Apple has maintained its place as the world's most valuable brand over the past year, leading a group of technology-related companies that dominate the top 10, according to a study published on Tuesday.
(Reuters) - Apple <AAPL.O> has maintained its place as the world's most valuable brand over the past year, leading a group of technology-related companies that dominate the top 10, according to a study published on Tuesday.
While domestic and global economic conerns could cause some turbulence for some fast-food stocks in the near-term, analysts say the sector still remains a stable area for investors in the longer-term... Read More
Recent violent drops in stocks such as Green Mountain, Chesapeake Energy and Netflix are tempting value investors to go against one of the oldest sayings on Wall Street: “Don’t try to catch a falling knife.”... Read More