McDonald's
While this isn't encouraging, McDonald's isn't a stock you can look at quarter to quarter, or even over a 12-month horizon. It remains one of the ultimate long-term buy and hold gems out there, just like Coca-Cola. It sports a market topping dividend, and can count on consistent cash flow from its enormous network of leases.
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