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Expect to pay more this year for many consumer goods — from diapers to toothpaste to Big Macs. Just as the typical American family will finally have a few more dollars to spend, inflation will take a chunk of that extra cash.

Continue reading 10 Things You’ll Be Paying More for This Year

10 Things You’ll Be Paying More for This Year originally appeared on DailyFinance on Sat, 19 Mar 2011 10:00:00.

Filed Under: Energy, Company News, Economy, McDonald’s, UPS, Procter & Gamble, Federal Express, Retail

The Christian season of repentance, Lent, is underway. And with the season comes an increased demand for seafood — as traditional followers of Lent avoid meat on Fridays. That demand has caused some restaurants to alter their menus, and seafood retailers to consider their supplies.

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Restaurants Gear Up for Increased Seafood Demand During Lent originally appeared on DailyFinance on Sat, 12 Mar 2011 08:00:00.

Filed Under: Economy, McDonald’s

A gallon of regular gas climbed to $3.503 on Sunday — nearly 38 cents higher than a month ago and up 15 cents in a week, renewing talk of a double-dip recession.

Continue reading Gas Prices Surge Again, Renewing Talk of a Double-Dip Recession

Gas Prices Surge Again, Renewing Talk of a Double-Dip Recession originally appeared on DailyFinance on Mon, 07 Mar 2011 06:45:00.

Filed Under: Energy, Starbucks, McDonald’s

He’s becoming notably absent these days. Fighting back against more upscale chains, McDonald’s is more focused now on selling profitable coffee drinks and salads — and downplaying its namesake clown, who’s more associated with Big Macs and Happy Meals.

Continue reading Ronald McDonald Put to Pasture as Fast-Food Chain Gentrifies

Ronald McDonald Put to Pasture as Fast-Food Chain Gentrifies originally appeared on DailyFinance on Thu, 03 Mar 2011 10:05:00.

Filed Under: Company News, Economy, McDonald’s, Careers

Now that the skies are clearing after the worst economic storm in modern history — far more violent than the experts had predicted — we face a surprising new roster of winners and losers, as Fortune’s 2011 ranking of the World’s Most Admired Companies makes clear.

Continue reading World’s Most Admired Companies: Apple Is Still No. 1

World’s Most Admired Companies: Apple Is Still No. 1 originally appeared on DailyFinance on Thu, 03 Mar 2011 08:15:00.

Filed Under: Company News, Google , Coca-Cola Company, Microsoft, Southwest Airlines, Berkshire Hathaway, Apple, McDonald’s, Amazon.com, Procter & Gamble, Federal Express