Many investors rely solely on a company's earnings and growth rates. ... An investor or analyst must adjust for those differences and be aware of accounting discrepancies. ... The preferred stock was recorded on the balance sheet at the estimated fair value. However, the stock is in a privately held company, which makes it difficult to estimate the value of the stock. ... Stock prices fluctuate and there have been drastic changes in the stock market since 1999. ...

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McDonald's is included in many indices including the Dow Jones Industrial Average, the S&P 500 and the S&P Globally Traded Stock Index (McDonald's, 2002). Although the economies of many countries are suffering, McDonald's offers a great long-term investment opportunity for the prosperous investor. ...

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