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McDonald's Corporation is the largest fast-food restaurant company in the world, with about 33,144 restaurants in 119 countries. Linked her is a detailed analysis and commentary.

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There are winners and there are champions in every walk of life. The difference is subtle, but very real. A champion is driven for success and will not let anything stand in its way. Some dividend stocks can be classified as champions. A bad economy, tight credit markets and a dark cloud of uncertainty are enough send some dividend companies running for the exit.

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McDonald's Corporation is the largest fast-food restaurant company in the world, with about 32,500 restaurants in 117 countries. Linked here is a detailed analysis and commentary.

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McDonald’s Corporation is the largest fast-food restaurant company in the world, with about 32,500 restaurants in 117 countries. Linked here is a detailed analysis and commentary.

This is a short video summary of the new book and its 30 intrinsic value valuation case examples. Valuations - 30 Intrinsic Value Estimations in the style of Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger is available here:
http://www.amazon.com/Valuations-Intrinsic-Estimations-Buffett-Charlie/d...

When it comes to selecting dividend stocks, one of the most important items to look for is consistency in raising dividends. Sure it is easy to increase dividends when the economy is booming and business is good, but to be consistent a company has to persevere and continue to increase dividends even during the tough times.

Back in 2003 the Bush administration cut the top rates on dividends and capital gains to 15%. After seven years the preferential treatment of investment income is set to expire. If congress doesn’t extend the tax cuts, the top rates on dividend income could increase to as much as 39%. This leaves ...

What are the major obstacles to growth facing U.S. fast food companies? What U.S. fast food companies are doing to avoid these obstacles and which U.S. fast food companies should investors avoid?

Bud Labitan is a fellow value investor and the author of Valuations – 30 Intrinsic Value Estimations in the Style of Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger. I recently met with him on the campus of Purdue University Calumet at the School of Management.

Ben: Interesting. What moved you to finally put one together?
Bud Labitan: As a book, "Valuations" came about in my mind after I had posted a few example valuations at seekingalpha.com. I wanted a book that showed cases on how to sensibly value a business.

Longleaf's Q3 portfolio has been filed. New or increased positions include DTV, BK, IHG, WSH, TWTC, YUM, LVLT, MKL, FIC, RE, WEN, AOC, DELL, and CHK.

Yum! Brands Inc. (NYSE: YUM), owner of fast-food joints KFC, Taco Bell, and Pizza Hut, is scheduled to release its fiscal fourth quarter 2010 earnings after the closing bell on Wednesday, February 3, 2010. Analysts, on average, expect the company to report earnings of 48 cents a share on revenue of $3.33 billion.