McDonald's Sales Improve on Stronger International Results.

McDonald's Corp. experienced a rise in sales in the fourth quarter, driven by growth in its international business, which offset a decline in the US market. The company's global same-store sales increased by 0.4%, with the US sales falling by 1.4%. McDonald's faced challenges such as an E. coli outbreak in the US and pressure on consumer spending, but remains optimistic about future growth with plans to introduce new products and open more restaurants globally. [Extracted from the article]