McDonald’s shares near all-time high as global comparable sales grow 5% in third quarter

NEW YORK (MarketWatch)
McDonald’s Corp. said on Friday that its third-quarter profit rose 9% to $1.51 billion, or $1.45 a share, compared to $1.39 billion, or $1.29 a share a year ago.
Total revenues rose 14% to $7.17 billion, compared to $6.30 b…