An animal rights group known for protests in which members go naked to get their message across is trying a more staid tactic to influence companies: buying stock.
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (Peta) now owns a piece of at least 80 companies, including McDonald's and Kraft Foods.
Senior Peta campaigner Ashley Byrne said buying stock gave the international organisation a new forum in which to present its ideas.
Protest group takes stock
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