...Pfizer Stock Analysis Pfizer (NYSE: PFE) is involved in the development, manufacturing and marketing of pharmaceutical products. The industry is intensely competitive and there are a few unique characteristics. Pharmaceutical products have long and expensive development periods – upwards of ten years and $100 million depending on the nature of the drug and the scope of the clinical trials process. In order to encourage companies to engage in innovation, companies are given lengthy patent protection for their drugs upon receiving regulatory approval. This allows them to control rates so that they may recover the development cost. A product brought to market is often highly lucrative, so success in the industry depends largely on the firm’s ability to bring product to market and capitalize on the monopoly rates. Pfizer is the world’s largest pharmaceutical firm, with annual sales near $50 billion. After the sale of its consumer health-care division to J&J, prescription drugs now account for more than 90% of sales. Top sellers include cholesterol-lowering Lipitor, Celebrex for arthritis, Viagra for impotence, and Lyrica for epilepsy and some types of neuropathic pain. Recently approved drugs with blockbuster potential include oncology drug Sutent and Chantix for smoking cessation. As most pharmaceutical companies’ in the market, in this type of business it is not simple since there is a lot of research and the development of new drugs in regular basis. Most stocks...
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...Company Profile as of 2/15/2014 Company Profile as of 2/15/2014 Step 1: USG Corporation (USG) Financial Analysis By: Brendan Carr- Materials Step 1: USG Corporation (USG) Financial Analysis By: Brendan Carr- Materials Source | Target Price | Recommendation | Bloomberg | $37.86 | 10/6/1 | Capital IQ | $36.73 | BUY | Siena College | $36.87 | BUY | Yahoo Finance | $36.50 | BUY | Source | Target Price | Recommendation | Bloomberg | $37.86 | 10/6/1 | Capital IQ | $36.73 | BUY | Siena College | $36.87 | BUY | Yahoo Finance | $36.50 | BUY | Step 2: Recommendation: Buy USG Corporation is currently trading at $34.26 and has a market capitalization of $4.7 billion. I recommend a BUY because of the company’s effort to reach an economy of scale, quality of products, and future revenue projections. Step 2: Recommendation: Buy USG Corporation is currently trading at $34.26 and has a market capitalization of $4.7 billion. I recommend a BUY because of the company’s effort to reach an economy of scale, quality of products, and future revenue projections. Thesis: USG Corporation for over 100 years has built an ever-growing portfolio of groundbreaking products backed by unparalleled service. The company continues to show their resilience by continuing to invest in purposeful innovation, expanding into different markets and by working smarter and faster. USG has three main strategic priorities that they are focused on to continue to improve...
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...Stock Price Analysis For each organization, it is very important to consider and review the stock price analysis. Here, the stock price analysis of the organizations Amazon and Ebay shall be carried out. In relation to the stock price analysis, the analysis of the stock prices shall be reviewed from January 1, 2010, 2011 and 2012 and in addition to this, the stock price analysis for the organization shall also be considered regarding the stock price of the organization since the date of its incorporation. The graph showing the changes in the stock prices of the organizations is provided below (Yahoo Finance, 2014). The chart given above shows the changes in the stock prices for Ebayfrom January 1,2010, January 1,2011 and January 1,2012. These charts show the information that, the organization has been in a position to enhance its stock prices since the date of incorportation. So although the stock price has increased since being incorporated, it hasn’t been a substantial increase amount. Based on this chart, it can be said that, the stock price of the Ebay has definitely grown since the date of its incorporation till the present date, but the growth has been small yet. Though, the increase has not been a significant change, the organization has made sure that, it carries out its activities in the most appropriate manner without any kind of problem or issue for it. In relation to the Amazon, the stock prices shall be analyzed as well.. At the time of incorporation stock...
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...Stock Analysis – Cisco Systems Timothy L. Miller FI560 Securities Analysis Miriam Benard December 11, 2011 Abstract The purpose of this paper is to make a buy or sell recommendation for Cisco Systems stock based on technical and fundamental analysis. The technical analysis consists of analysis of the following; * Return on Equity (ROE) * The company’s projected future growth of earnings * Analysis of its required rate of return using the CAPM measurement * The company’s intrinsic value using the discount valuation technique. The fundamental analysis consists of describing the competitive forces in the industry including the company’s relative advantages and disadvantages to its competitors and a discussion on ROE as the basis for growth. Based on the technical analysis, it appears that Cisco’s stock is under priced. Its intrinsic value is $23.55 in 2011 (see calculation in CAPM section) which is quite a bit higher than its current price. Background Cisco designs, manufactures, and sells Internet Protocol (IP)-based networking and other products related to the communications and information technology (IT) industry and provides services associated with these products and their use. They provide a broad line of products for transporting data, voice, and video within buildings, across campuses, and around the world. These products are designed to transform how people connect, communicate, and collaborate. Cisco conducts its business globally...
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...Weekly STOCK & FOREX Report Week 1 Stock - Woolworths Limited Forex - GBP/USD Woolworths Monthly Analysis Since 2000, WOW has entered the stage of performance release, therefore, the share price has been steadily rising. Even in the context of the global financial crisis in 2008, it only had a 30% retracement, forming a shape of triangle consolidation. In 2012, WOW’s stock price broke through the pressure line, achieving a new highest record. Therefore, it is arguable to say that during the recovery process of global economy with undercurrents investing environment, medical, consumer and other fields are is undoubtedly the preferred and sound-based choices for investors. Weekly Analysis Since October 2011 since the formation of the slope of the trend line continues to be valid till today. The current share price is at a historic highest position (horizontal line), the upper edge of the triangle above has strong resistance, while the bottom has been supported. Therefore, long-term investors may withhold the sidelines, waiting for clearer indicators. Daily Analysis If the stock price can break through the record high ($34.9), it is estimated that it will be likely to achieve $ 36. Otherwise it will decrease to around $ 32.65 down to the bottom, seeking for support. if the price continues to fluctuate, it is recommended that investors hold on. Hourly Analysis Similar to daily chart, it is recommended that investors do not over emphasis on smaller cycle graphics as the...
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...ANNEXURE - C “TECHNICAL ANALYSIS OF STOCKS ” This project report in the Special Studies in Finance based on the in-depth study of the project theme is submitted in February, 2014 to the Sydenham Institute of Management Studies and Research and Entrepreneurship Education (SIMSREE) , B - Road, Churchgate, Mumbai - 400 020, in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the award of the Master’s Degree, Masters in Management Studies (MMS), Submitted By NAME: VAISHALI CHANDRESH GORATELA ROLL NO. : M12020 CLASS: MMS1 BATCH: 2012-2014 Guided By MR. AMIT BOBHATE Date: Place: MUMBAI ANNEXURE – D CERTIFICATE This is to certify that this project report entitled “TECHNICAL ANALYSIS OF STOCKS” is submitted in February, 2014 to Sydenham Institute of Management Studies and Research and Entrepreneurship Education (SIMSREE) , Mumbai 400020, by Ms. Vaishali Goratela bearing Roll No. M12020, batch (2012 - 2014) in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the award of the Master’s Degree, Masters in Management Studies (MMS). This is a record of her own work carried out under my guidance. She has discussed with me adequately before compiling the above work and I am satisfied with the quality, originality and depth of the work for the above qualification. PLACE: MUMBAI. ________________ DATE: (Signature...
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...students. We have complied with the requirements of the Georgetown Honor System. Signed__________________________________________________________________ 1. Our review of the 4 analyst reports yields the following common themes: A) All reports are bullish on Google’s 2009 stock forecast; B) All use P/E ratio as part of their valuation method; and C) All EPS estimates, which exclude stock compensation, are in the range of $18.90 to $22.20. (Please refer to Exhibit 1 for more details). We will explore each report in more detail: Credit Suisse: Of the 4 reports, Credit Suisse achieves the most conservative price target at $400 per share based on a 5-year DCF analysis. Adverse macroeconomic factors are reflected in a comparatively high WACC of 13%. Terminal growth rate is responsibly estimated at 3%. Credit Suisse follows up with comparable P/E ratio analysis, which yields a price target of $339/share based on 17.9x ‘09 EPS of $18.9 and a 7.7x EV/EBITDA multiple. These estimates place a slight premium the industry averages of 16x P/E and 9x EV/EBITDA. Credit Suisse predicts a cautiously optimistic stock appreciation of 13% over current price of $353. Morgan Stanley: This report employs a 10-year DCF analysis to obtain a price target of $490 per share. Projected FCF growth is based on business-specific metrics such as paid click growth, acquisitions and other performance...
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...STOCK ANALYSIS REPORT - Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM) –August 15th , 2011 [pic] Industry: Oil and Gas Operations Sector: Energy Recommendation: SELL Price: $74.29 (as of August 15th 2011, 4:00pm ET) Intrinsic Value: $52.10 or 42.6% overvalued Fundamentals Grade: A Investment Style: Large Cap Blend CORPORATE INFORMATION [pic] Location: 5959 Las Colinas Boulevard Irving, TX 75039 Phone: 972-4441000 Fax: 972-4441348 Web Site: http://www.exxonmobil.com/ Employees: 83,000 Exchange: NYSE BUSINESS SUMMARY Exxon Mobil Corporation (Exxon Mobil) through its divisions and affiliates is engaged in exploration for, and production of, crude oil and natural gas, manufacture of petroleum products and transportation and sale of crude oil, natural gas and petroleum products. • ExxonMobil is the largest integrated oil company, with operations in over 200 countries. This globally diversified enterprise produces superior returns in its business segments when compared to other major oil and gas companies. • Exxon has a strong balance sheet with a cash position of approximately $13B and 0.07 Debt-to equity. Exxon has the liquidity and credit to invest in high return projects around the world. • Prices for oil and gas are expected to rise in the foreseeable future. Emerging market growth and increasing need for energy will place upward pressure on prices. Exxon will benefit as the world’s largest oil and gas company (by reserves, excluding national oil companies)...
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...Accenture (ACN) Statistical Analysis Report I. Introduction Accenture is a world leading management consulting, technology service and outsourcing company. It went public in 1998 and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange. In this report, I analyzed factors that relate to Accenture’s excess return, including the single index model (CAPM), three-factor model, and tests of the assumptions of OLS. II. Data and data description I collected monthly adjusted closing price of Accenture from July 2001(the earliest available date) to September 2014 and that of 13-week Treasury Bill, as well as Fama French Benchmark Factors (Rm-Rf, SMB, HML) of the same time period. The data description is showed in Table 2, I then tested properties of those variables. 1. Normal Distribution The test statistics of histogram presented in Table 2 follows a chi-square distribution with 9 degrees of freedom. The critical value at 5% significance level is 23.6. So the results show that Rm-Rf and SMB are normally distributed; while RACN-Rf and HML are not normally distributed. 2. Correlation (Multicollinearity) The correlation matrix presented in Table 3 shows that the excess return of Accenture is positive correlated with the three factors. Positive correlation with SMB indicates that Accenture behaves more like a small stock. The positive correlation between independent variables indicates there may be problem of multicollinearity, which need further test. III. Single Index Model (CAPM) I...
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...corporation located in Cupertino, California. The company manufactures and sells personal computers, software applications, cell phones, portable digital music devices, and networking solutions. Most importantly, it specializes in designing and producing unique products such as: iPhones, iPads, MacBooks, iPods, iCloud, and certain operating software. Apple Inc. was founded in April 1, 1976 by Steve Jobs, Steve Woznaik, and Ronald Wayne. According to the CNN Money website, Apple has about 453 retail stores and 92,600 employees in 16 different countries as of March 2015. Furthermore, Apple’s stocks are publically traded in the NASDAQ stock exchange market. The MacRumor website states that the value of Apple’s stock prices continues to rise competing with other fortune 500 companies like Exxon Mobil, Google, Wells Fargo, and General Electric. As of July 24th, 2015 at 4:08 PM EDT, Apple’s stock price closed at a value of $124.50. The company uses its core competencies which is brand power and high sales volume (Revenue of $182,795 million in the first quarter of 2015) to achieve a sustainable competitive advantage in the business market (Fortune 500, 2015). However, as Apple continues to grow and expands its product line and entry into new markets, the company has to guard against stiff competition from companies like Google and Samsung. Apple is committed towards providing the best computing experience to its customers through its unique ability to design and develop operating systems...
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...BO (Big Oil). It is the world's third-largest integrated oil concern, behind Exxon Mobil and Royal Dutch Shell. BP explores for oil and gas in 30 countries and has proved reserves of 18.3 billion barrels of oil equivalent. BP is the largest oil and gas producer in the US and a top refiner, with stakes in 16 refineries, processing 4 million barrels of crude oil per day. BP markets its products in more than 80 countries and operates 22,400 gas stations worldwide. The company's reputation took a major hit in 2010 when one of its deepwater rigs, working less than 50 miles south of Louisiana, exploded and killed 11 workers. Millions of gallons of crude gushed into the Gulf of Mexico for months. Following the disaster in the Gulf of Mexico, BP stock lost more than half its value, until recovering a bit in July. The company's dividend has been suspended and the CEO replaced. The company is creating a $20 billion fund over the next three-and-a-half years to cover claims from the Deepwater Horizon catastrophe,and to pay for that and other costs, BP announced it would be selling $30 billion in assets over the next 18 months. The company also took a $32 billion pretax charge against second-quarter earnings to cover potential liabilities.BP p.l.c.was founded in 1889, has headquarters in London, the United Kingdom. The company provides fuel for transportation, energy for heat and light, retail services, and petrochemicals products, operates through two segments: Exploration and Production...
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...American Finance Association Who Gambles in the Stock Market? Author(s): Alok Kumar Source: The Journal of Finance, Vol. 64, No. 4 (Aug., 2009), pp. 1889-1933 Published by: Wiley for the American Finance Association Stable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/27735154 . Accessed: 27/06/2013 05:36 Your use of the JSTOR archive indicates your acceptance of the Terms & Conditions of Use, available at . http://www.jstor.org/page/info/about/policies/terms.jsp . JSTOR is a not-for-profit service that helps scholars, researchers, and students discover, use, and build upon a wide range of content in a trusted digital archive. We use information technology and tools to increase productivity and facilitate new forms of scholarship. For more information about JSTOR, please contact support@jstor.org. . Wiley and American Finance Association are collaborating with JSTOR to digitize, preserve and extend access to The Journal of Finance. http://www.jstor.org This content downloaded from 220.225.108.170 on Thu, 27 Jun 2013 05:36:00 AM All use subject to JSTOR Terms and Conditions THE JOURNAL OF FINANCE . VOL LXIV NO 4 . AUGUST 2009 Who Gambles in the Stock Market? ALOR KUMAR* ABSTRACT This related study At shows the that aggregate are cor to gamble and investment decisions propensity individual investors stocks with fea lottery prefer increases for lottery-type the demand stocks demand, during socioeconomic In the cross-section, factors that induce greater the...
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...Stock Market Deliverabl Stock Market Deliverabl Stock Market According dictionary.com, the stock market can be defined as “a highly organized market facilitating the purchase and sale of securities and operated by professional stockbrokers and market makers according to fixed rules”. This market is it is one of the most vital areas of a market economy as it provides companies with access to capital and investors with a slice of ownership in the company and the potential of gains based on the company's future performance. Buyers and sellers come together to trade during specific hours on business days. Exchanges impose rules and regulations on the firms and brokers that are involved with them. If a particular company is traded on an exchange, it is referred to as "listed". Companies that are not listed on a stock exchange are sold OTC (short for Over-The-Counter). Companies that have shares traded OTC are usually smaller and riskier because they do not meet the requirements to be listed on a stock exchange. Stock Market Evaluation There are three major indexes to evaluate the overall performance of the stock market. These indices are discussed in more detail below: The Dow Jones The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI) is one of the oldest, most well-known and most frequently used indexes in the world. It includes the stocks of 30 of the world's largest and most influential companies. The DJI is what's known as a price weighted index. It was originally computed...
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...DHAKA STOCK EXCHANGE Introduction to DSE The Necessity Of Establishing A Stock Exchange In The Then East Pakistan Was First Decided By The Government When, Early In 1952.It Was Learnt That The Calcutta Stock Exchange Had Prohibited The Transactions In Pakistani Shares And Securities. The Provincial Industrial Advisory Council Soon Thereafter Set Up An Organizing Committee For The Formation Of A Stock Exchange In East Pakistan. A Decisive Step Was Taken The Second Meeting Of The Organizing Committee Held On The 13th March ,1953. In The Cabinet Room, Eden Building ,Under The Chairmanship Of Mr. A . Khaleeli, Secretary Government Of East Bengal , Commerce, Labor And Industries Department At Which Various Aspects Of The Issue Were Discussed In Detail. The Then Central Governments Proposal Regarding The Karachi Stock Exchange Opening A Branch At Dhaka. , Did Not Find Favour With The Meeting Who Felt That East Pakistan Should Have An Independent Stock Exchange . It Was Suggested That Dhaka Narayanganj Chamber Of Commerce & Industry Should Approach Its Members For Parchase Of Membership Cards At RS.2000 Each For The Proposed Stock Exchange. The Location Of The Exchange It Was Thought Should Be Either Dhaka Narayanganj Or Chittagong . An Organizing Committee Was Appointed Consisting Of Leading Commercial And Industrial Personalities Of The Province With Mr. Mehdi Ispahani As The Convener In Order To Organize The Exchange. The Chamber Informed Its Members And Members Of Its Affiliated...
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...Apple: Stock Research Analysis Apple (AAPL) is one of the most high profile stocks in the world. Regarding its valuation, people are often confused by its high price. Even though the price is high, Apple's valuation is significantly lower than its historical earnings growth rate and, more importantly, its forecast growth. Consequently, we believe that this high-profile growth stock that has recently began paying a dividend is undervalued at these levels. About Apple, taken directly from its website: Apple designs Macs, the best personal computers in the world, along with OS X, iLife, iWork and professional software. Apple leads the digital music revolution with its iPods and iTunes online store. Apple has reinvented the mobile phone with its revolutionary iPhone and App Store, and is defining the future of mobile media and computing devices with iPad. Earnings Determine Market Price The following earnings and price correlated FAST Graphs™ clearly illustrates the importance of earnings. The Earnings Growth Rate Line or True Worth™ Line (orange line with white triangles) is correlated with the historical stock price line. On graph after graph, the lines will move in tandem. If the stock price strays away from the earnings line (over or under), inevitably it will come back to earnings. Earnings and Price Correlated Fundamentals at a Glance A quick glance at the historical earnings and price correlated FAST Graphs™ on Apple shows a slight picture of undervaluation...
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