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FORMAT: This paper should be double spaced, using correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation. There should be the following sections in the paper:STRATEGY (7 PTS)STOCKS (48 PTS)MUTUAL FUNDS (30 PTS)CONCLUSION (5 PTS)Spelling/grammar/punctuation/spacing worth 10 points. (-2 points per error for max of 10 points).STRATEGY -At the beginning of the paper, state your investment strategy and why you chose this strategy. All decisions made in the remainder of this project should be based on your investment strategy. The three strategies are:1. Income – You are looking to supplement your income by producing income on your stock or funds. Look for stock or funds that pay dividends on a regular basis. Income stocks/funds are often a wise investment for older investors, as they wish to supplement retirement income.2. Growth – you are looking to hold on to the stock, giving it time to grow. You would then sell the stock at, hopefully, a profit. Growth stocks/funds are often a wise investment for young investors, as they have time to let the stock/funds grow.3. Both – a combination of the two.STOCKS -Choose stock in two publicly traded companies which are traded on either the New York Stock Exchange, the American Stock Exchange, or NASDAQ. Your two stock choices should meet your investment strategy chosen above. State why you chose the stock in these companies, using sound investment reasons discussed as discussed in the course.in the course. (Note: Because I shop there, or because I eat there, or my friend suggested it, etc., are not sound investment reasons.)Page 2 of 2For each stock, include The name of the company in whose stock you are purchasing (4 pts), why you chose this stock and how it meets your strategy (4 pts), the stock symbol on the exchange (4 pts), a description of the company (4 pts), the name and a brief background of the CEO (4 pts), a brief statement about the stock history for the past year (4 pts), the current price of the stock (4 pts), how that price today compares to the price a year ago (4 pts), if the stock pays dividends, how much is paid and how often (4 pts), research on an internal or external issue which has affected the company’s stock (see paragraph below) (8 pts), and a list of all resources used (may use url if online sources) (4 pts).Internal vs. External issues: Research the news both past and present and find at least one item in the news about the company that has either currently or in the past affected the value of the company’s stock and identify the one situation as either internal or external.Internal issues which affected the value of the company’s stock are caused by the company itself and only affect the company. Some examples of internal issues are: Firing or hiring new leaders; marketing a new produce; relocating; buying up another company; citations for safety or health in which the company knew of the violations; new advertisements developed by the company or successful or a bust; etc.External issues are caused by occurrences outside of the company and affected the value of the company’s stock. Examples of external issues are: Competitor markets a new product which draws sales from the company’s product; major storm destroys the company’s factory; price of oil goes up or down which affects shipping and delivery prices; competitor launches a major new effective ad campaign; economy goes into a recession; etc.MUTUAL FUNDS -Your two mutual fund choices should meet your investment strategy chosen above. State sound investment reasons for choosing the two mutual funds.For each mutual fund, include the name of the mutual fund (3 pts), why you chose this mutual fund and how it meets your strategy (3 pts), a description of the fund (3 pts), the objective of the fund (3 pts), the name and a brief background of the fund’s administrator (3 pts), a brief statement about the fund’s history for the past year (3 pts), the current Net Asset Value (sometimes called the price) for the fund (3 pts), how that Net Asset Value compares to one year ago (3 pts), if the fund is rated (3 pts), give its rating (3 pts), and a list of all resources used (may use url if an online source) (3 pts).CONCLUSIONWrite a closing paragraph (conclusion) stating what you have learned about investing in stocks or mutual funds from completing this report.

1) Privacy laws are in a near constant state of flux. Conduct research to identify the current state of privacy law. Has any major legislation recently been proposed or approved? What are the implications for firms operating in effected industries? What are the potential benefits to consumers? Do consumers lose anything from this legislation? Include the urls of your sources. 2) Do any of the products that you use leverage artificial intelligence? What kinds of AI might be used in Netflix\’s movie recommendation system, Apple\’s iTunes Genius playlist builder, or Amazon\’s Web site personalization? Conduct research online, if necessary, to answer this question. Include the urls of your sources. 3) Think about the data that is collected by FACEBOOK.In what ways can those data assets be leveraged to provide business intelligence that could give your organization a competitive advantage over their rivals?(If you don\’t think your organization has rivals or competitors, consider the fact that they have to stay effective and productive if they want to remain operational).If you are analyzing a personal web-based information system, you may want to consider if the collected data gives the company who created and maintains the system a competitive advantage over their rivals, rather than considering the question from the perspective of the user of the system.

Examine the relationships between race, class, gender, and the criminal justice system.  One aspect that has been widely studied is the use of the death penalty.  Since execution is the harshest possible penalty, and is not correctable, it is essential that it be fairly applied.    On the basis of the above readings, answer the following questions about capital cases:  

Decision Support Systems are the heart of business intelligence applications and are used by key personnel to help facilitate business strategy especially in times of uncertainty and change.  Consider an organization that has been in the news lately and the business environment pressures they recently experienced.  For this discussion board, please complete the following:The video below goes through a hypothetical situation where an airline company must decide which customers will be accommodated when there is limited airline seating.  The BSI team considers several factors by linking different database information systems.  

Deliverable Length:   Police officials who have decided to adopt the community policing philosophy need to first understand both community-oriented policing (COP) and problem-oriented policing (POP) programs. Once a particular program has been accepted by all organizational members, there is the need to properly plan for a COP or POP program. The planning process requires various steps or phases that include the following:Other planning considerations could include any unforeseen obstacles and problems that could stall the implementation of the program or project. 

a product or service for this assignment in which you believe your organization should invest capital resources to develop for sale in a global environment. Ch. 4 of. a Microsoft Word analysis of no more than 1,400 words that includes the following: why you selected the channel. the appropriate channel for delivering your message based on context, audience, and purpose. your assignment consistent with APA guidelines.

Using the re-carpeting project as your model, compare and contrast the effect of monitoring performance against the earned value baseline. You will have to analyze your project data to build the monitoring performance and earned value baseline data required to complete this assignment. To begin your paper, provide a summary of the project. Include the following in the final report:Be succinct in your explanation and provide a recommendation of which approach, performance monitoring or earned value, will be more effective.A diagram should be inserted to provide a model of the monitoring to be implemented.Support your paper with a minimum of five (5) scholarly resources. In addition to these specified resources, other appropriate scholarly resources, including older articles, may be included.Length: 12 pages not including title and reference pagesYour paper should demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the ideas and concepts that are presented in the course and provide new thoughts and insights relating directly to this topic. Your response should reflect scholarly writing and current APA standards.

Referring to the readings, explain the terms  and . Identify and discuss at least two myths about gifted students. What are the implications of the myth with respect to differentiated interventions (using a variety of strategies to support student learning and achievement) and what are some strategies a counselor could suggest to teachers? In what ways may parents and counselors act as advocates for twice-exceptional or gifted students?Imagine you are the counselor for the family in the case described in the  media piece.