Task:
I need help with information regarding the strategic issues facing the firm "Deloitte & Touche, LLP" within the service industry. please provide a comparison of the company against the service industry within which it operates using either the Morningstar Database Industry Return on Investment or https://finance.yahoo.com/ ("Interactive chart" "Comparison" tool).
Please cover the following questions in your response.
Industry Perspective:
1. Do some industries have better evolution of the stock value than others? Why? compare Deloitte and Touche's evolution for the longest possible period to the main stock indicators (Dow, NASDAQ, S&P500) and competitive firms.
2. Do some industries have inherently better profitability, growth and market value than others? Identify common key performance indicators used within this service industry. Compare for Deloitte & Touche these key factors.
3. What effect do different industries have on one another's overall performance? Provide arguments and examples to justify your response.
Company Perspective:
4. Is Deloitte & Touche, LLP performing well against the others in its industry? Please justify your response.
5. What factors explain the differences in company performance in the same industry?
6. How can some companies in poorly performing industries still do well?
Please use academically acceptable references.