Stephan's Wednesday Picks

• Monster shrugs off Alani Nu popularity, saying it will hit growth cap (Bloomberg)
• Forget McDonald's. This Chinese fast food chain is now the world's biggest (WSJ)
• The global matcha boom is driving a shortage in Japan (Bloomberg)
• Mountain Equipment Co. faces lawsuit over unpaid bills (Globe and Mail)
• Walmart wants to be something for everyone in a divided America (Bloomberg)