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This project will give you a better understanding of how this “fiscal” behavior affects our overall economy. Furthermore, any information about investments from this project can be asked on any test throughout the semester. Complete the following directions, questions and activities in this packet before you make any final decisions about which corporations you want to invest in. Use your notes or the textbook to explain the following terms. Do NOT copy word for word. Use your own words to explain each term. Describe the difference between Industry and Sector:Efficient Market Hypothesis:Portfolio Diversification: Dow-Jones Industrial Average (DJIA):Standards and Poor 500 (S&P):Explain “Bull” and “Bear” Markets:Take some time and actually think about where you would like to invest your money. Use any of the following resources below to help give you information about where to invest your money. Watch business news channels such as CNN, Fox News, MSNBC, etc. Many of the online search engines such as Yahoo, Google, , and Bing include finance or investment sections to search and browse for helpful information. Online.home-List at least 3 industries that will be strong or grow over the next 4-6 months. Explain why your sources believe these industries will grow, and list the website(s) that you used to gain this information. Give at least ONE industry that experts have advised will not be a good investment in the future. Explain why your source(s) believe this industry would be a bad investment, and list the website(s) that you used to gain this information.On a scale of 1 to 10, (10 being the riskiest) what is your level of risk when investing in stocks? Explain your answer fully so we can create a portfolio that is truly a reflection of your wants and needs. Make a list of 15-20 companies to investigate that you may want to buy for your stock portfolio. For each company listed, give at least 3 sentences on why that company may be a wise choice. Use the 3 companies from question 3 to start your list. Example: - Article from finance section reported the online ticket and reservation services may be getting more business due to the recent fight between American Airlines and . This caused Expedia to drop American Airlines from its booking website. In return American has said it will offer better deals on their own website and increase its business with competitors like Priceline, Orbits, and others. However, spring is not a busy travel season, so investing in AMR (American Airlines) may not be a good choice. 1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9.10.11.12.13.14.15. ................
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