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Dunkin' Donuts Independent Franchisee Association Helps Pass Mass. Health Cost Amendment
Wendy's Stock Downgraded to 'Underweight' by KeyBanc Capital Markets
The Wendy's Company was downgraded by analysts at KeyBanc from a “hold” rating to an “underweight” rating in a research report issued to clients and investors on Tuesday. They put a new price target of $4 a share based on three key reasons.
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McDonald’s July Same-Store Sales Unexpectedly Flat
McDonald's Corp reported unexpected flat sales in July at established restaurants around the world, as austerity measures in Europe and global economic volatility pressured its results.
Macy’s Posts Higher Profit, Raises Earnings Forecast
Macy's Inc reported a higher-than-expected second-quarter profit on Wednesday, helped by cost controls and strong sales in July, and the department store chain raised its full-year profit forecast.
Square teams up with Starbucks, which is also investing $25M
In surprising news tonight, mobile payments startup Square has announced an extensive partnership with Starbucks. Among the terms of the partnership, Square will power Starbucks' credit and debit card payments nationwide, and Starbucks will invest $25 million in the startup as part of its fourth round of funding.
McDonald's Curly Fries Coming to a Store Near You?
McDonald's curly fries - sounds like something your local McDonald's should already be selling but the popular fast food chain has only released them in the Philippines for a limited time.
New Mars Photos: First Color Picture of Mars [PHOTO & VIDEO]
NASA's Curiosity rover has sent back to earth its first color photo and a low-resolution video showing the last 2 1/2 minutes of its terrifying landing, giving earthlings a sneak peek of a spacecraft landing on another world.
InterContinental to Return $1 Bln from Hotel Sales
InterContinental Hotels, the world's biggest hotelier, cheered investors by promising to return $1 billion to them funded from the planned sale of a New York hotel and added its flagship London Park Lane hotel is set to be next on the block.
Home Depot to buy U.S. Home Systems
Home Depot Inc said it would buy Texas-based manufacturer U.S. Home Systems Inc for about $93.4 million, or $12.50 a share, to boost its home service business.
Wade Michael Page: A Drunkard Who Couldn't Keep a Job
Wade Michael Page, the man accused of killing six people at a Sikh temple outside Milwaukee before being killed in a shootout with police, had a history of problems with alcohol, causing him to lose his military position and his recent job as a truck driver.
New Mars Photos Released By NASA
New Mars photos have been released after Curiosity safely landed on the Red Planet on Sunday after making an eight month journey that spanned over 352 million miles (566 million km).