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Biggest Fast food chain in the world, amongst other things

McDonald’s is the biggest fast-food restaurant chain the world. Despite bad publicity against the health risks associated with their products, and despite having some of the cheapest prices for food anywhere, McDonalds has proven to be an extremely profitable business, even in a slowing economy.

We see that in the month of February, McDonald’s sales have risen about 12%. This is a great indicator for a defensive play for the upcoming months as more economic gloom hits the news. If people are losing their jobs, or have to cut back on their “fancy” meals, you can bet that McDonalds will see increasing sales in the upcoming quarters. However, because markets are in extreme turmoil right now, investors will be looking to companies like McDonalds who see sales & profits rise during a recession.

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