Business Risk and Analysis / Investment Valuation” Please respond to the following:
- Determine whether a steel company or a retail food chain would have a greater business risk. Provide support for your rationale.
- Discuss why you would not expect all industries to have a similar relationship trend to the economy. Provide an example of two industries that have a different relationship to the economy and explain the difference.
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“Stock Markets and the Economy / Industry Analysis” Please respond to the following:
- Assess the impact on the U.S. stock market when the Federal Reserve increases the money supply, and whether or not you believe the impact is predictable.
- Describe an industry that you believe is in stage 2 of the industry life cycle. Provide evidence that supports your analysis.