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In part I of this article, we talked about McDonald’s expansion opportunities and how it could easily add another 10,000 new restaurants in APEMA (Asia/Pacific, Middle East and Africa) in the next 6-7 years.

Home improvement retailer Lowe’s has seen its stock price stagnate over the last six-month period. Over the last year, the company has fared better with a 35% increase.

With the wireless market getting saturated and new high-speed technologies gaining prominence, AT&T is looking to bolster its high growth data businesses with more infrastructure spending and spectrum acquisitions.

By  George Putnam

When Apple shares climbed over $700 in late September, many thought the stock was due for a selloff. Auerbach Grayson's Rich Ross predicted a drop to the 200-day moving average, and when the stock hit that level a month ...

Foot Locker (FL) announced that profits increased by 61 percent due to higher sales at existing stores as well as strong results from new stores. The company earned $106 million, or 69 cents per share, up from $66 millio...

Sebastian Vettel makes the perfect start in his bid for an historic world title triple by setting the fastest time in both practice sessions Friday for the United States Grand Prix.

J. M. Smucker (SJM) announced that second quarter earnings increased by 17 percent due to higher prices and increased sales from an acquisition. The peanut butter and jelly maker earned $148.8 million, or $1.36 per share...

JetBlue Airways (JBLU) was downgraded by Goldman Sachs (GS) from neutral to sell with a price target of $4.50, as lower traffic numbers may drive earnings lower despite a decline in jet fuel prices.

The dreaded fiscal cliff is approaching in the U.S.

As the NFIB report shows, small businesses are not over run with orders and business, so there's little incentive for those thinking about leaving larger companies to start their own shop to make the leap. In fact, it's ...

Stocks pulled a U-turn Friday, swinging from session lows to modest gains on the day as President Obama met with congressional leaders at the White House to begin fiscal cliff negotiations. With a long road yet to go, an...

Xavier Rolet, chief executive of the London Stock Exchange, has cast doubt over the group's future expansion plans.

Williams Companies (WMB) announced its quarterly dividend of 32.5 cents per share, an increase of about 4% over its prior dividend in August of 31.3 cents. The dividend is payable on December 24, 2012, to holders of reco...

Express Scripts (ESRX) was upgraded by Citigroup (C) to neutral from buy with a price target of $62, as the current stock price provides an attractive entry point based on valuation for investors.

The FTSE 100 finished at its lowest level since July.

Ruckus Wireless (RKUS) announced the pricing of its initial public offering of 8,400,000 shares of its common stock at a price to the public of $15.00 per share. Of the 8,400,000 shares, 7,000,000 shares are being offere...

Hostess Brands, the maker of treats such as Twinkies and traditional pantry staple Wonder Bread, is closing its plants and firing 18,000 employees as it moves to liquidate.

Roper Industries (ROP) was upgraded by Citigroup (C) to neutral from buy with a price target of $130, as the company offers a growth story that is compelling.

The Federal Trade Commission has asked Visa for information regarding possible violations of new rules for debit-card processing that took effect under the Dodd-Frank Act.

Kimball Brooker, Jr., Portfolio Manager, First Eagle Investment Management

American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) was downgraded by BMO (BMO) from outperform to market perform with a price target of $20 due to a lack of catalysts to drive the price higher in the near term.