Assignment 5.2: Researching a Company
- Due No due date
- Points 24
- Questions 10
- Time Limit None
Instructions
Researching a Company Assignment Overview
Now it's time to use what you have learned about the stock market. You will use the concepts you learned in this lesson and previous lessons to help you complete a profile of a top company and its piece of the stock exchange. This assignment is worth 24 points.
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Instructions
Step 1: Select a Company
Select a company that interests you, anything from Walmart to BMW, there are thousands to choose from.
Step 2: Do the Research
Find the following information about the company you’ve selected and make notes on your own paper. Make sure to research the following information from reliable sources. The Fortune 500 profiles have some data and you can also use sites like CNN Money, CNBC, Fox Business, or other reliable sources to learn more about your company.
| Task | Point Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 points | The Company's Name |
| 2 | 2 points | Stock symbol and exchange it is traded on (Example: GM, NYSE) |
| 3 | 2 points | Location of the company’s headquarters (city and state) |
| 4 | 2 points | Company President or CEO (Chief Executive Officer) |
| 5 | 2 points | Annual Revenue (in dollars) |
| 6 | 2 points | Current Earnings (profits or losses, in dollars) |
| 7 | 2 points | Current Stock Price (in dollars) |
| 8 | 2 points | 52-week Range of its Stock Price (Example: $5.12 to $15.54) |
| 9 | 6 points | Why did this company interest you? (Write at least one paragraph, using correct grammar and spelling.) |
| 10 | 2 points | Where did you find your information? (Provide the name of the resource and link.) |
| Total: 24 points | ||
Step 3: Submit Your Findings
Use the notes you've taken to fill in the questions on the following page.
Objectives
After completing this module, you will be able to . . .
- demonstrate an understanding of the key concepts surrounding stocks, bonds, and other investments. [E.4.ECON.4]
Timing
This quiz will take you approximately 60 minutes.
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