Financial Research Report
Introduction
Imagine that you are a financial manager researching investments for your client. Think of a friend or a family member as a client. Define their characteristics and goals such as an employee or employer, relatively young (less than 40 years) or close to retirement, having some savings/property, a risk taker or risk averter, etc. Next, use Nexis Uni at the Strayer University library, located at Nexis Uni, click on “Company Dossier” to research the stock of any U.S. publicly traded company that you may consider as an investment opportunity for your client. Your investment should align with your client’s investment goals. (Note: Please ensure that you are able to find enough information about this company in order to complete this assignment. You will create an appendix, in which you will insert related information.)
Instructions
Your final financial research report will be 6–8 pages long and be completed in two parts. This assignment only covers the first part. This assignment requires you to use at least five quality academic resources and cover the following topics:

Rationale for choosing the company in which to invest.
Ratio analysis.
Stock price analysis.
Recommendations.

Refer to the following resources to assist with completing your assignment:
Stock Selection

Forbes: Six Rules to Follow When Picking Stocks.
CNN Money: Stocks: Investing in Stocks.
The Motley Fool: 13 Steps to Investing Foolishly.
Seeking Alpha: The Graham And Dodd Method For Valuing Stocks.
Investopedia: Guide to Stock-Picking Strategies.
Seeking Alpha: Get Your Smart Beta Here! Dividend Growth Stocks As ‘Strategic Beta’ Investments.

Market and Company Information

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission: Market Structure.
Yahoo! Finance.
Seeking Alpha (Note: This is also available through the Android or iTunes App store.)
Morningstar (Note: You can create a no-cost Basic Access account.)
Research Hub, located in the left menu of your course in Blackboard.

Part 1 (1–2 pages)

Provide a rationale for the stock that you selected, indicating the significant economic, financial, and other factors that led you to consider this stock.
Suggest the primary reasons why the selected stock is a suitable investment for your client. Include a description of your client’s profile.
List five resources you’ll use to complete this assignment and begin to build your reference list. Remember you must use at least five quality academic resources for the final assignment.

This course requires the use of Strayer Writing Standards. For assistance and information, please refer to the Strayer Writing Standards link in the left-hand menu of your course. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
The specific course learning outcome associated with this assignment is as follows:

Determine the suitability of an investment strategy that considers external risk factors and a literature review.

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Assignment InstructionsWith this project you’ll answer some essential questions around the main topic question:Should the president have extra powers in a time of emergency? If so, what should be the limits on such powers?You should use research to form your opinions and support your arguments. The paper should address the central question and include the topics provided to help you organize and present the information. This project will be four to six pages in total.TopicsTry to address each topic or set of questions directly and as thoroughly as possible.National Emergencies Act (approximately 1-1.5 pages) Research the National Emergencies Act (1976) and answer the following:What is the National Emergencies Act of 1976 and what powers does it grant to the president?What criteria are set up for when and why a president could declare a national emergency?Research and provide information on a time in the past 10 years when this act has been used by a president to declare an emergency. Provide information on how this move was viewed by the major political parties (Republican and Democrat) at the time the emergency was declared.Historical Emergencies (approximately 1-1.5 pages): Pick and research three times in American history when a president used power outside of his usual constitutional powers to address a crisis and complete the following in two pages:Describe the crisis and the action taken by the president to address that crisis.Did the president in each of these situations face pushback from Congress or the public? Describe the nature of that opposition.Constitutionality of presidential emergency actions (approximately 1-1.5 pages): Choose two times in American history when a president used powers in an emergency and the Supreme Court weighed in on the constitutionality of the president’s actions. Pick one in which the Supreme Court upheld emergency actions and one in which it struck down a president’s actions.Describe the emergency action taken by the president, the court case that challenged it, and the result of that case. Include the reasoning provided by the justices in making their decisions.Your opinion/thesis: Based on what you’ve researched, answer the question:Should the president have extra powers in a time of emergency? If so, what should be the limits on such powers?Use expert opinions and historical examples to support your arguments.Review your research and make your recommendation with a supporting argument to justify your position.Length/Formatting InstructionsLength: 2-3 PagesFont: 12 point, Calibri Font, 1″ MarginsProgram/File Type: Submit in WordAttachments: Attachments should be pasted into the Word document if possible.Part of your grade will depend upon you following the proper style. If you need help with the formatting and reference page for the style, please use the APA referencing system. You’ll be graded using the following rubric:Presidential Emergency Powers Rubric

The distinction between real and personal property can apply in a variety of different contexts. Certain issues may arise when a creditor would like to take possession of a piece of equipment that may be integrated into the real estate or possible disputes regarding which items a seller can remove when they vacate a property. In the property tax context, the issue relates to the taxation of property as either real or as personal property. While U.S. states have historically taxed all tangible property, many of them, especially Rust Belt states hoping to attract new investment and retain existing manufacturing, have eliminated or are phasing out tax on personal property. Thus, the ability to properly categorize property as ‘real’ or ‘personal’ often can reduce the overall tax burden. Recategorization of certain assets can have other tax benefits too—filers can generally depreciate short-lived personal property more quickly than long-lived real estate assets. In some cases, the categorization process can reveal instances where the property has inadvertently been omitted from taxation, or worse, taxed twice by the local jurisdiction. When it comes to classifying property as real or personal, most of the time the correct classification is readily apparent; however, a gray area lies within the determination of what constitutes a fixture. Fixtures are defined as articles that were once personal property but have been installed or attached to the land or building in a somewhat permanent manner. They are legally regarded as part of the real estate and, thus, deemed real property. In determining whether an item should be classified as a fixture for tax purposes, most taxing jurisdictions typically apply a three-part test Annexation/Attachment—an evaluation of how the property has been connected to the real estate, how it might be removed and how much damage removal might causeAdaptation—how the property in question is used in relation to the real estateIntent—is the property intended to be permanently affixed to the real estate or does change of highest or best use of the real estate change the intent of the fixtureRespond to the questions below, select the Forum link, then click on Create Thread and type in your posting. To respond to a minimum of 2 classmates, first, click on one of their postings, read it, and then select REPLY. Please type your NAME in the Subject field.1. Why does the classification of real and personal property matter?2. What are fixtures and what are three-part tests and why are they needed?3. Why does the categorization of real and personal property be a worthwhile exercise for property owners?4. Discuss something you have purchased that you assumed came with some things included in it when you purchased it which turned out not to be how you thought when you looked at the sample or demonstration or showing of it did not turn out so? Why did this occur and what did you learn?

Please separate Part 1 and Part 2 to include references As the workforce becomes more and more diverse, some might find it difficult to remain current on the characteristics of diverse groups of individuals. Indeed, it is not expected of you to have a degree in diversity, but one of the best ways to gain knowledge is by sharing knowledge. Let’s begin by first examining the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s website.The EEOC is a federal entity tasked with enforcing federal laws that govern the discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of “race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, transgender status, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information” (EEOC, n.d., n.p.). They have the power to investigate claims of discrimination against employers that are required to abide by federal standards. This can often differ for private companies that do not fall under the realm of federal control. Visit Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s website.Part I: Your Experience Talk about an experience you have had with a diverse population. If you have not had any experience working with diverse populations, locate a recent news article/video where there was an issue working with a diverse population. (Be sure and keep your experiences anonymous to protect organizations and individuals.)Consider the following questions:What were the positives in the approach your leader used to address the situation? Which portion of the EEOC website might be applicable to your situation?What were the lessons learned? Part 2Reflecting on your DEI experience in the previous discussion, compose an article for the Complex World.Your article should address the following: Give a brief description of the scenario you presented in the M3.3 discussion. (M3.3 is Part 1 above) That is what you would give a brief description about How would you handle this situation (which was the topic of your DEI experience discussion) now, based on what you have experienced and learned in this course? Make a recommendation based upon best practices and experience for handling such situations in the future. Be sure your recommendations are supported with evidence from valid and reliable sources. ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONSFor Complex World, here are the formatting requirements:Your article should be no fewer than 600 words and no more than 800.Your article should be submitted using the Complex World submission template. Download submission template.You have the ability to move images and headings within the template.Be sure to include subheadings to break up your text and walk the readers through the sections of the article.Lead and inline images are highly suggested. Note that images convey emotion, much like our article cover does. They also help to break up the text. Unsplash (Links to an external site.) or Pixabay (Links to an external site.) are great sources for free images.