Homework: Financial Markets
Length: 2,000 to 2,500 words.
1) On an individual basis.
2) Monitor a stock traded in a public exchange, from 1st Jan 2021 to date. Describe the evolution of the stock (price) and compare the evolution of the stock against the evolution of the index of the exchange. Explain the differences between the evolution of the stock and of the index.
3) Write the main characteristics of the firm chosen: the type of business, the sector, main competitors spotted, and personal impressions about the prospects of the firm: is the stock expected to rise or fall, according with your own analysis?
4) Description of the firm and of the overall economic situation.
5) Table summarizing the evolution of the stock price over time, on a monthly basis (highest and lowest price within each month).
6) Chart of the price across the whole period.
7) Summary of pros and cons. Why should an investor buy that stock? (Or why should not buy it?)
Write a thorough report containing the required above and send it in pdf format
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
(1) The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
(2) The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
(3) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.