bma530 Forum 2 modules 3 & 4 latest 2015
Forum 2 modules 3 & 4
Using the Standard & Poor’s NetAdvantage database in the
Liberty University Online Library, select a company that begins with the same
letter of your last name (e.g. last name of Henderson could choose Hercules
Offshore Inc.). To access the Standard & Poor’s NetAdvantage database from
the library’s home page, click on “Databases,” select the letter “S”
under “Browse by Letter,” and scroll down to the link for Standard
& Poor’s NetAdvantage. You can find the list of companies by first clicking
on the “Companies” tab and then “Companies” under
“S&P Indices” on the left. Click on the various tabs for your
chosen company, paying particular attention to the vital statistics section. If
you are experiencing difficulty accessing certain companies, please try the
following: Find the company that you desire, click the “Home” tab at
the top of the page, and then use “Simple Search” to access your
company’s profile.
Describe the financial information found on your chosen
company. For example, topics may include the industry conditions, the financial
position of the company (relative to the industry and the company as a whole),
the performance of the company – as evidenced by the financial ratios compared
to industry standards and/or competitors, and the economic outlook of the
company. Also, explain why you would or would not invest in this company based
on the research you have done. Note that while your opinion is being asked, the
use of 1st person must be avoided. Your thread must include at least 2
peer-reviewed references and be at least 400 words.
In the next module, reply to 2 other students original posts
from Module/Week 3. The replies must each contain at least 2 peer-reviewed
references and be at least 200 words. Citing and referencing the NetAdvantage
website is acceptable for this discussion board; however, all citations within
this website will count as 1 reference.
Your thread is due by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Sunday of Module 3.
Your replies are due by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Sunday of Module/Week 4.
