Here are 10 things you need to know in markets today as earnings season heats up around the world. McDonalds’ CEO Is Out. McDonald’s announced that CEO Don Thompson is leaving the company. Thompson will retire on March 1 after 25 years with the fast-food chain, McDonald’s said in a statement. Steve Easterbrook, the senior executive brand president and chief brand officer, will take Thompson’s place as CEO. Facebook Revenue Surged. Facebook said on Wednesday its revenue grew 49% to $3.85 billion in the final three months of 2014, as strength in mobile advertising helped the Internet social networking company …read more
Source: Business Insider
