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McDonald's Corporation (NYSE: MCD) Today announced today that global comparable sales increased 0.7% in November. Performance by segment was as follows: U.S. decreased 0.6%, Europe up 2.5%, Asia/Pacific, Middle East and Africa decreased 1.0%.
Systemwide sales rose 10.1%, or 2.3% in constant currencies, for the month. In addition, in 4Q09 the Company expects to record approximately $85 million of after tax income, a roughly $0.08 per share benefit, primarily due to the resolution of certain liabilities retained in connection with the 2007 Latin America developmental license transaction.
What They Do: McDonald's is the leading global foodservice retailer with more than 32,000 local restaurants in more than 100 countries. About 80% of McDonald's restaurants worldwide are owned and operated by franchisees.
United Airlines (Nasdaq: UAUA) $9.83. Today announced a significant investment in the company's future with a widebody aircraft order that will enable the carrier to reduce operating costs and better match aircraft to key markets it serves, while providing its customers with state-of-the-art cabin comfort. The new technology aircraft will reduce fuel burn and environmental impact, while enabling service to a broader array of international destinations. United ordered 25 Airbus A350 XWB aircraft and 25 Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft and has future purchase rights for 50 of each aircraft.
What They Do: United Airlines, a wholly-owned subsidiary of UAL Corporation (Nasdaq: UAUA), operates approximately 3,300* flights a day on United and United Express to more than 200 U.S. domestic and international destinations from its hubs in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Denver, Chicago and Washington, D.C.
Trico Marine Services (Nasdaq: TRMA) $5.06. Today announced new contract awards representing over $50 million in value, approximately $40 million of which are subsea contract awards for projects commencing in 2010.
Contract awards include extending term work in the North Sea with Statoil for an anchor handler, as well as further expanding the Company's Subsea and Protection division's non-oilfield services contracts. Specifically, CTC Marine was awarded a $40 million contract for the cable lay and ploughing activity on the Jeju Island Project. The workscope for KT Submarine will involve installation of two 105 kilometer cable bundles between Jeju Island and Jindo Mainland Korea in water depths of up to 160 meters.
What They Do: The Trico Marine Group is an integrated provider of subsea, trenching and marine support vessels and services.
NYSE Euronext (NYSE: NYX) $24.28. Today announced trading volumes for its global derivatives and cash equities exchanges for November 20091. Trading volumes in November 2009 were mixed, with European derivatives products trading volumes increasing 16.4% and U.S. options trading volumes increasing 50.6% versus prior year. U.S. and European cash equities trading volumes, however, declined 40.4% and 10.2%, respectively, from prior year levels when increased levels of volatility drove higher cash equities trading volumes.
What They Do: NYSE Euronext (NYX) is a leading global operator of financial markets and provider of innovative trading technologies.
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