Discussion 1: "Capital Structure and Tax Shields"
o Go to Yahoo! Finance's Website, and select a publicly traded company which interests you. Determine the company's symbol (i.e., Apple = APPL) and navigate to the "SEC Filings" link on the left-hand side of the page under "COMPANY". Review the debt structure of the company you have chosen by reading the company's latest quarterly report and determining whether it has any convertible bonds or long-term debt. Recommend two actions that the selected company can take in order to optimize its capital structure. Provide a rationale for your recommendation.
Discussion 2: "Derivatives"
• Use the Internet to research the role of credit default swaps (CDSs) and other derivatives in the financial collapse of 2008. Examine the derivatives that were involved in the financial collapse of 2008.
• Speculate on the most likely cause(s) of the collapse. Support your position with one example.
Use quality research in your internet search. Cite your references.
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.