1. Analyze each company’s history, product / services, major customers, major suppliers,and leadership and provide a synopsis of each company.
2. Based on the stock price for the timeline listed below, present a graph that illustrates the stock price of each company. Indicate conclusions that can be drawn based on the trend as per the day
of its initial public offering, January 1, 2012, January 1, 2011, and January 1, 2010.
3. Rsearch and summarize at least two (2) news events (this may include mergers,
acquisitions, or political issues) that occurred from 2010 to the present day and the potential impact on the stock price of each company. Indicate how this influences your investment decision related to the company.
4. Provide an overall financial analysis for each company that highlights the key characteristics for investment and how this may impact on investor’s decision.
5. Based on your review of the financial data for each company, indicate the accuracy
and reliability of the data for making investment decision. Provide support for your conclusion.
6. Recommend which company you consider as the better investment for your client and how you will present your recommendation. Support your recommendation with data from your analysis.