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McDonald's Leads Dow Jones Industrial Average in 2011 Performance

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McDonald's Corp. is poised to lead all 30 components of the Dow Jones Industrial Average in stock performance for 2011, with shares up 35.30% through December 29. The fast-food chain tops the list of performers, surpassing Pfizer Inc., IBM Corp., Kraft Foods Inc., and Home Depot Inc. In contrast, Bank of America Corp. has been the Dow's worst performer, with shares falling 58.87% through December 29. This performance marks a significant departure from 2010, when Caterpillar Inc. led all Dow 30 stocks with a 68.53% improvement from the previous year. As 2011 comes to a close, McDonald's and Home Depot are among the only DJIA components poised to repeat their Top 5 showings from 2010.

Key Takeaways:

  • McDonald's Corp. is on track to lead the Dow Jones Industrial Average in stock performance for 2011, with a gain of 35.30% through December 29.
  • Pfizer Inc., IBM Corp., Kraft Foods Inc., and Home Depot Inc. follow close behind, with gains of 29.20%, 29.01%, 23.69%, and 23.41%, respectively.
  • Bank of America Corp. has been the worst performer, with shares falling 58.87% through December 29.
  • McDonald's Corp. and Home Depot Inc. are among the only DJIA components poised to repeat their Top 5 showings from 2010.
  • Caterpillar Inc. led all Dow 30 stocks in 2010 with a 68.53% improvement from the previous year.
  • As of December 29, 2011, the Dow Jones Industrial Average is up 6.13% from its 2010 close, while the S&P 500 Index of 500 large-cap U.S. stocks is down 1.70% from its 2010 close.
  • The Dow's performance is consistent with the overall trend in the U.S. stock market, with the S&P 500 Index declining 5.42% for the year through December 29, 2011.

Statistics:

  • Through December 29, 2011, McDonald's Corp. shares have gained 35.30%.
  • Through December 29, 2011, shares of Pfizer Inc. have risen 29.20%.
  • Through December 29, 2011, IBM Corp. shares have gained 29.01%.
  • Through December 29, 2011, shares of Kraft Foods Inc. have risen 23.69%.
  • Through December 29, 2011, Home Depot Inc. shares have gained 23.41%.
  • Through December 29, 2011, Bank of America Corp. shares have fallen 58.87%.
  • As of December 29, 2011, the Dow Jones Industrial Average is up 6.13% from its 2010 close.
  • As of December 29, 2011, the S&P 500 Index of 500 large-cap U.S. stocks is down 1.70% from its 2010 close.

Sources:

  • Dow Jones Indexes
  • GlobeNewswire
  • Comtex SmarTrend Alert
  • CME Group
  • Dow Jones & Company, Inc.
  • News Corporation

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