In this video, as part of the Motley Fool's "Ask a Fool" series, Fool consumer goods analyst Mark Reeth takes a question from a Fool reader, who writes: "Do you still consider McDonald's (MCD 0.99%) a core stock at this time? In light of third-quarter results posted [recently], plus the fact that McDonald's is losing market share particularly in the U.S., do you still consider this a core stock, or do you like Chipotle (CMG -0.84%) or Yum! Brands (YUM 0.94%) better?"
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Ask a Fool: Is McDonald's a Core Stock at This Time?
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In light of the success of several McDonald's competitors recently, should investors still believe in the stock?
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