1. Go online and research a company that is publicly traded on the US stock exchanges (NASDAQ, AMEX, NYSE). Find the ticker symbol, describe the industry and business the company is in, find the 10k statement and focus on the financial statements found there.

Determine the three ratios which best help you determine the financial health of this company. Do a trend analysis for the most recent three years and then summarize your findings along with a recommendation and rationale for buying, selling or holding this stock as an investment.