Forbes Article by BetterTrades

10-07-09

Still Lovin' The Golden Arches

Where Wal-Mart is cashing in on low-cost grocery shoppers, McDonald's is ringing the cash register for budget-conscious diners.

During the 2008 meltdown, just two companies in the Dow managed to close with a year-over-year gain: Wal-Mart (nyse: WMT - news - people ) and McDonald's (nyse: MCD - news - people ). But 2009 has not been nearly as benevolent to the world's largest fast-food restaurant chain. Year-to-date, McDonald's stock is down 15.4%.

Forbes Article by BetterTrades