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1. Explain why companies invest. Analyze the difference between debt and equity security.
2. Compare trading debt investments and available-for-sale debt investments.
3. Explain the cost principle and fair market value. How are these two concepts connected?
4. Calculate the rate of return on total assets for your selected corporation for the most recent year. How does the company use the rate of return on total assets to evaluate business performance?
5. Compare your selected corporation's rate of return on total assets to their biggest competitor's ratio. Discuss the differences between the two.
6. Conclude the essay with an answer to this question: From the information you have gathered, do you consider this an optimal analysis for determining whether to invest in your selected corporation? Why or why not? The conclusion should be built on the information you provided in the body of the essay. Do not introduce new ideas in the conclusion.

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