The Stock Market and the Economy Summary

PART 1

Research how financial markets and institutions influence the United States and global economies.

Create a 350- to 575-word summary to present your research.

Complete the following in your presentation or summary:

Choose 4 financial markets or institutions. Briefly explain what each specializes in (mortgages, stocks, government securities, etc.).

Compare how each financial market you identified influences the U.S. economy and the global economy.

Cite references to support your assignment.

PART 2

Select a Fortune 500 company or another company you are familiar with. Consider pharmaceuticals, computer hardware, retail, or automotive industries for your selection. If you choose a company that is not in the Fortune 500, ensure that enough financial information and key performance indicator results are available to complete the assignment.

Imagine your manager has asked you to help with a presentation on the company’s financial performance at the company’s annual meeting.

Research financial information and key performance indicators for the company.

Create a 10- to 16-slide presentation for investors to assess the company’s financial growth and sustainability. Use speaker notes to convey the details you would give if you were presenting.

Complete the following in your presentation:

Identify key performance indicators for the company you selected, including the following.

The company and its ticker symbol

Cash flow from operations

Price-to-earnings ratio

Stock dividends and the yield, if any

Earnings per share ratio

Revenue estimates for the next 12 months

Revenue from the previous 3 years

Statement of cash flows and net cash from operating, investing, and financing activities over the past 3 years

Average trade volume

Current stock price, 52-week high, and 1-year estimated stock price

Analysts’ recommendations for the stock (buy, sell, hold)

Market cap for the company

Relate the stock price to the price-to-earnings ratio.

Explain the market capitalization and what it means to the investor.

Evaluate trends in stock price, dividend payout, and total stockholders’ equity. Relate recent events or market conditions to the trends you identified.

Determine, based on your analysis, whether you think the organization is going to meet its financial goals and the outlook for growth and sustainability, and explain why you recommend this stock for purchase.

Cite references to support your assignment.