The following are the top stories on the business pages of British newspapers. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy. The Times FRENCH TV FURY OVER ASSAULT BY NETFLIX France's heavily regulated television industry was in uproar yesterday amid the launch of Netflix Inc, the American video streaming service. Critics say the service threatens to destroy France's so-called cultural exception - the notion that it is resistant to Anglo-Saxon entertainment. (thetim.es/1BHdxhX) MCDONALD'S EASES MCMUFFIN RULES AMID SALES DECLINE The world's biggest fast-food chain, McDonald's Corp is considering a new menu segment to lure customers during a time of day, between the breakfast rush and lunch hour, when its restaurants often are quiet. The idea has arisen after the company's worst global same-store sales drop in 10 years, in which Britain provided a single glimmer of hope. (thetim.es/1wmFZ5B)The Guardian OECD SLASHES GROWTH FORECASTS FOR LEADING ECONOMIES
McDonald?s Corporation franchises and operates McDonald?s restaurants in the global restaurant industry. Shares of MCD traded higher by 0.14% or $0.13/share to $93.47. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $90.53 and as high as $103.78. On average, 5219370 shares of MCD exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 6254980.
Netflix, Inc. is an Internet television network with more than 44 million members in over 40 countries. Shares of NFLX fell by 3.95% or $-18.8/share to $457.75. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $282.80 and as high as $489.29. On average, 2252950 shares of NFLX exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 2945253.
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