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McDonalds continues to top expectations through pricing and product strategy

McDonalds (NYSE:MCD) is trading over 1.8 percent lower today despite reporting an 11 percent rise in fourth quarter net income and topping analyst expectations. The company’s strategy of keeping prices low and offering a wider range of products has attracted …

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Big time losers and the reasons why (WILL, SON, JCI)

In this report: Whiting Petroleum (NYSE:WILL), Sonoco Products Company (NYSE:SON) and Johnson Controls (NYSE:JCI).

Whiting Petroleum (NYSE:WILL) shares are trading over 5 percent lower today after the company reduced its fourth quarter and 2012 production estimates which led to analysts …

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Big time losers and the reasons why (RMBS, XCO, MGI)

In this report: Rambus (NASDAQ:RMBS), Exco (NYSE:XCO) and Moneygram International (NYSE:MGI)

Exco (NYSE:XCO) has dropped by more than percent today after the company announced on Thursday that it plans to cut its capital spending in 2012. The company has set …

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Dollar General sees slight increase in 2Q earnings

Dollar General said tuesday that the increased sale of candy and groceries from budget-conscious shoppers helped the company in reporting a slight higher earnings than during the same quarter last year.

The discount store operator said that it earned $146 …

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Italy approves 45 billion euro austerity package

The Italian government announced that they have approved a 45 billion euro ($64.12 billion) austerity program that will last 2 year as it try’s to balance the 2013 budget and meet European Central Bank demands.

Local government officials in Italy …

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Eli Lilly hit with high expenses in 2Q

Eli Lilly and Co. (NYSE:LLY) said thursday that higher marketing and research expenses lead the company to reporting an 11 percent drop in its second quarter earnings.

The drugmaker is gearing up for the launch of a type 2 diabetes …

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