It’s amazing how quickly the market can move. To think that the QQQQ tracking the Nasdaq exchange dropped over 50% from its highs only to recover 60% in just the last 5-months. This whipsaw type action can make your head spin.

Poor personal loan portfolios in a weak economy equals a lot of trouble. Couple that with a presidential administration completely against your specific business model and things go from bad to worse.

After a strong first quarter earnings report in 2009 McDonald’s future looks promising. A weakening US Dollar coupled with overseas growth will make the company a winner going forward. A consistent dividend of 3.30% also rewards shareholders in it for the long haul.