STOCKS
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Running Head: STOCKS
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In the United States there are three stock exchanges. This paper shall consider two of them, NYSE and NASDQ.
The New York stock exchange is one of the largest equities based exchange in the world and it is based in New York. It is regarded as the exchange for well established companies. It was founded in 1792 and is owned by the Intercontinental exchange. It has 2400 listings with a market capitalization of USD 19.3 Trillion. Nike Inc is listed in the NYSE.
National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations is the second largest exchange in the world and was founded in 1971. It is regarded as exchange for high tech stocks. It is owned by NASDAQ inc and has 3018 listings with a market capitalization of USD 6.8 Trillion. It is also located in New York City. Apple Inc. Is listed in the NASDAQ.
Trading in NYSE is both electronic and over the counter while trading in NASDAQ is purely electronic. NASDAQ is a dealers market while NYSE is an auction market.
Nike Free cash flow
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|
2013 |
2014 |
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Operating cash flow |
3027 |
3003 |
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Capital expenditure |
(636) |
(880) |
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Free cash flow |
2391 |
2123 |
Apples
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|
2013 |
2014 |
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Operating cash flow |
53666 |
59713 |
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Capital expenditure |
(9076) |
(9813) |
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Free cash flow |
44590 |
49900 |
Apple has better financial performance compared to NIKE since it is capable of having money remain after catering for its asset base.
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Ratios |
NIKE |
APPLE |
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2013 |
2014 |
2013 |
2014 |
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Gross Margin |
43.6 |
44.8 |
37.62 |
38.59 |
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Operating Margin |
12.8 |
13.2 |
28.67 |
28.72 |
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Return on Assets |
15.04 |
14.89 |
18.01 |
19.34 |
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Asset Turnover |
1.53 |
1.54 |
0.89 |
0.83 |
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Current ratio |
3.47 |
2.72 |
1.68 |
1.08 |
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Quick ratio |
2.31 |
1.70 |
1.40 |
0.82 |
Nike has lower profitability than Apple, but has the ability to convert its assets into sales at a higher rate than Apple. In addition it has higher liquidity levels than Apple.
References
http://financials.morningstar.com
ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR RESEARCH PROJECT
Write a research paper about “Three of the most demanding topics in Organizational Behavior and their application within the workplace”. Use valid and reliable academic resources to help you write your research; you can use academic articles, books, and other electronic libraries that can be accessed via the YUC library computers. Your research paper should be based on minimum 11 articles about the mentioned topic. There are many Organizational Behavior topics that are significant for the organization. Choose three of the most pressing issues in OB, describe and explain these issues, and explain how organization can apply/implement these concepts in the workplace. You should work with your team and do your best to produce a research paper of high quality.
Please follow the below instruction to accomplish the required task successfully:
1. This assignment should be between 1500 -2000 words.
2. Follow the given report outline.
3. Use APA Format to reference any source of information.
4. References (APA Style) should be placed in the last page of the research paper.
5. Use Time New Roman font, Size 12, double spaced
Research Paper Outline:
· Project Cover Page
· Your group member Full Names, Student IDs, Section Number, and Course Teacher (All these information should be on a separate page)
· Title of the research papers, then:
1. Introduction
Brief information about the three issues/topics you are going to write about, and how important these topics for any business organization
1.1 Issue #1: Introduce your issue and explain why it is important. Define any related terms in details.
1.1.1 Application of Issue#1: Explain how your topic will be applied within the workplace, and how it is significant for the employees (review from your articles)
2.1 Issue #2: Introduce your issue and explain why it is important. Define any related terms in details.
2.1.1 Application of Issue#2: Explain how your topic will be applied within the workplace, and how it is significant for the employees (review from your articles)
3.1 Issue #3: Introduce your issue and explain why it is important. Define any related terms in details.
3.1.1 Application of Issue#3: Explain how your topic will be applied within the workplace, and how it is significant for the employees (review from your articles)
2. Conclusion:
Conclude your paper by summarizing your findings.
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