Discussion 1: "Investment Performance and Decisions"
Respond to the following:
• From the e-Activity, predict the performance of the DOW for the next two years. Provide support for your prediction.
• Analyze the factors that influence investment decisions at different stages in an investor's life cycle and make a recommendation at which stage the average investor should consider financial investments. Provide support for your recommendation.
Discussion 2: "Globalization and Efficient Markets"
Respond to the following:
• From the e-Activity, analyze how national exchanges around the world are linked and suggest which exchange most significantly impacts the U.S. markets. Explain your rationale.
• Analyze the most significant driver in an efficient market and whether or not you would characterize the U.S. markets as efficient. Provide support for your position.
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.