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To: Smiling Bob who wrote (7048)	4/28/2004 4:15:04 PM
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MCD - held up on down day 27.61 close KSS - 42.95 held a pep rally - it sounds good on paper, but didn't see plans laid out for pending economic downturn. Will lose today's gain on tomorrow's mkt weakness. I recently visited a store in Lancaster County, PA called "Peebles." A carbon copy/mimeograph/Xerox/clone of KSS. Mid-range prices...limited selection of clothing and housewares...and few visible discounts and customers. Haven't ckd ownership, but destined for disaster.

To: Smiling Bob who wrote (7048)	8/9/2004 1:33:00 PM
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MCD - 26.28 should be in everyone's long term and retirement port Could possibly add in low 20's next few months. Reuters McDonald's July Sales Rise on U.S. Strength Monday August 9, 9:53 am ET NEW YORK (Reuters) - McDonald's Corp. (NYSE:MCD - News) on Monday said worldwide sales at hamburger restaurants open more than a year rose 6.4 percent in July, helped by strong gains in its U.S. business. ADVERTISEMENT The world's largest fast-food chain said same-store sales, a key measure of retail strength, rose 7.8 percent in the United States, its largest market. Same-sales rose 2.1 percent in Europe, the Oak Brook, Illinois, company's No. 2 market. Prudential analyst Larry Miller had been expecting U.S. same-store sales to rise between 6.5 percent and 7 percent, and forecast a 3 percent gain in Europe. In a statement, McDonald's Chief Executive Charlie Bell said the company expects sales in Europe to improve as it works on turning around its business in the United Kingdom and expanding its menu offerings. "I have higher expectations for revitalizing the performance of this key business segment," Bell said. McDonald's shares dipped 7 cents or 0.3 percent to $26.27 on Monday morning on the New York Stock Exchange (News - Websites) .

To: Smiling Bob who wrote (7048)	1/18/2005 6:17:09 PM
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MCD - earnings 5:32PM McDonald's reports Dec comparable store sales above expectations (MCD) 31.60 +0.29: Co reports US SSS increase of 6.9%, vs Briefing.com consensus of 4.3%. Co reported blended SSS increase of 4.9%, vs Briefing.com consensus of 2.9%; Europe SSS increase of 2.2%, APMEA SSS increase of 3.3%, vs consensus of 1.1% and 3.1% respectively.

To: Smiling Bob who wrote (7048)	4/13/2007 11:01:27 AM
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MCD- 47.22 - has performed very nicely UPDATE: McDonald's Sees Profit Topping View On Robust March Sales 9:23 AM ET - Dow Jones News By Angela Moore NEW YORK (Dow Jones) -- McDonald's Corp. on Friday forecast first-quarter profit ahead of Wall Street's expectations, buoyed by robust March results, international growth and demand for new products, such as its snack wrap. For the first quarter, the restaurant operator forecast profit of about 62 cents a share, including a 1 cent benefit from foreign currency translation. Analysts, on average, expected it to earn 57 cents a share, according to Thomson Financial. Shares of McDonald's were up about 1.6% in premarket trading. Oak Brook, Ill.-based McDonald's (MCD) said global same-store sales rose 8.2% in March and 6.3% for the quarter. Total systemwide sales were up 12.7% for the month, while quarterly systemwide sales jumped 10.3%. Same-store sales, or those at outlets open longer than 13 months, rose 6.2% in the U.S., helped by its snack wrap and "core menu favorites." U.S. same-store sales rose 4.4% for the quarter. Overseas, McDonald's said same-sales in Europe rose 11.2% in March and 8% for the quarter, boosted by premium products and promotions. The strongest regions included France, Germany, the U.K. and Russia. Sales in the Asia/Pacific, Middle East and Africa region rose 9.6% for the month, fueled by strong performance in Japan and China. "Overall, I am pleased with our sales results and am confident in our ability to continue building our business," McDonald's Chief Executive Jim Skinner said in a statement. "McDonald's holistic approach to enhancing customer relevance across all elements of our brand is resonating with consumers around the world. " > Dow Jones Newswires 04-13-07 0920ET Copyright (c) 2007 Dow Jones & Company, Inc.