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long and short stocks

1 page summary of two stocks 1 long and 1 short explain why you decided on the long and short show multiples. I choose Sears Holdings Corporation (SHLD) stock price 11.53as short Beta=0.84 Dividend=0. the long is Ford Motor Company (F) stock price 8.56 Beta=1.33 Dividend=0.60.

What policies or procedures would you implement to reduce or eliminate contraband in jails or correctional facilities?

What policies or proceduWhat policies or procedures would you implement to reduce or eliminate contraband in jails or correctional facilities?res would you implement to reduce or eliminate contraband in jails or correctional facilities?

Philosopher Bertrand Russell

Essay Question: Philosopher Bertrand Russell In essay form, write a total of six paragraphs or 1-page about the philosopher Bertrand Russell.  For example: Who is the philosopher? What is the philosopher’s philosophy? Where was the philosopher educated? What did you find interesting about the philosopher? Please use at least three citations and three scholarly journal article references in your final exam essay. Also cite and reference the textbook.

Capital Budgeting

There are many options to buy capital, including cash purchases, loans, leasing, and other forms of payment. Your goal as a health care manager is to determine which method is best for your organization, given its financial and organizational structure (i.e., for-profit or not-for-profit). Time value of money and net present value are two techniques that may help you determine how and when to invest in new capital. For this Assignment, you examine these concepts as they pertain to the health care industry. -Using the “Week 10 Assignment Capital Budget Excel Template” answer the questions provided in the week 10 assignment document.

Risk of bonds

Borrowing by issuing bonds payable carries a risk: The company may be unable to pay off the bonds and the related interest. Why do companies borrow instead of issuing stock? Debt is a less expensive source of capital than stock, and bonds do not affect the percentage of ownership of the corporation. Companies face the following decision: How shall we finance a new project with bonds or stocK explain your answer in 100 words

Return on equity

give your thoughts on this article outlining First Financial Corporation was unable to match industry performance (i.e. ROE of the industry). Your thoughts?

Weighted average cost

Scenario: You work for an investment banking firm and have been asked by management of Vestor Corporation (not real), a software development company, to calculate its weighted average cost of capital, to use in evaluating a new company investment. The firm is considering a new investment in a warehousing facility, which it believes will generate an internal rate of return of 11.5%. The market value of Vestor's capital structure is as follows: 

Source of Capital

Market Value

Bonds

$10,000,000

Week 5 Discussion “Bankruptcy”

"Bankruptcy"
  • Use the Internet to locate four different recent bankruptcy filings from publicly traded corporations. Then, use the Internet to locate information on Altman’s Z-Score. Propose two steps that a company could take in order to avoid bankruptcy. Provide a rationale for your proposals.
  • Analyze the components of Altman’s Z-Score. Suggest at least two decisive measures that a company could take in order to lower its probability of bankruptcy.
Please use quality research in your internet search. Cite your references.

Presentation to Lender

Analyze the pro forma statements and analysis created in the previous module and create a detailed PowerPoint presentation with speaker's notes to demonstrate why the bank should give your company a loan. The amount requested and loan terms should be financially manageable and you need to justify the amount requested in your presentation. Your presentation should include:
  • A clear explanation of how much money is being requested from the lender and how the money will be used to expand the business.
  • General explanation of the business; who are the customers, where is it located, how long has it been in existence, etc.
  • An overview of the 12 Month Pro Forma Budgeted Income Statement created in the previous module with ratios.
  • An analysis of the year end income statement that includes key financial ratios.
  • An overview of the financial strengths and weaknesses of the company and an explanation of how those elements will be leveraged and

Evaluating Financial Statements

Achieve exercises such as income sensitivity and breakeven analyses for providers with diverse payer mixes.

Assess the major reimbursement sources, such as Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial insurance that affect all providers.

Differentiate the various reimbursement methods, including prospective payment systems, cost reimbursement systems, discounted charges systems, flat-rate reimbursement systems, and capitation contracts.

Evaluate healthcare relationships expressed in financial and economic terms.

Analyze and compare capital investment opportunities based on an understanding of the basics of capital budgeting and capital structure decisions.

Your facility has the following payer mix: 40% commercial insura