Newspaper wrap-up 6-29-07: The Journal highlights struggling Applebee's

MAJOR PAPERS:

The Wall Street Journal (subscription required) highlighted the struggles of casual dining chain Applebee's International (NADSAQ: APPB), where even the company's founder said "[Applebee's] doesn't have anything that would make me want to come back".

OTHER PAPERS:

According to the U.K. Times, Vodafone Group (NYSE: VOD) is the favorite to win the European rights for Apple Inc's (NASDAQ: AAPL) iPhone, despite stiff competition from rivals Orange and T-Mobile.
From BusinessWeek's "Inside Wall Street" column:

There's talk that Warren Buffett may increase his 17% stake in USG Corporation (NYSE: USG) before the housing cycle turns.
Demand is surging for Kaydon Corporation's (NYSE: KDN) anti-friction bearings, which are used in robotics, aerospace, and other industries, including wind power equipment.
Analysts say United Retail Group Inc (NADSAQ: URGI) has perfected fashion for the large womens' market, size 14 and over.

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