It was McDonald's U.S.'s third straight quarter of same - store sales growth and its second consecutive quarter of positive comparable guest count growth. (adage.com)
Japan «s economy expanded for a third straight quarter in July - September as exports recovered, but domestic activity remained weak. (fortune.com)
Apple also missed Wall Street's revenue forecast for the third straight quarter in January after iPhone sales came in below expectations, fanning fears that its dominance of consumer electronics is slipping. (cnbc.com)