Construct an evaluation of Apple Inc.$$s capital structure and financial risk.

Compare Apple Inc.$$s capital structure $($use of debt and equity$)$ relative to Microsoft and Sony. Discuss any advantages or disadvantages such a structure might afford the company.

Discuss the characteristics of Apple Inc.$$s common stock, as well as any preferred stock or bonds. These characteristics could include the recent market performance of these financial instruments, differing classes of stock or special bond features, along with any public information about dividend history or policy.

Locate the Apple Inc.$$s beta from a reputable financial news source, such as Yahoo Finance or Morningstar. Discuss the implications for the company of this beta and evaluate it relative to microsoft

Locate or calculate Apple Inc.$$s weighted average cost of capital based on the information you have uncovered. Discuss how this weighted average cost of capital would serve as a competitive advantage or disadvantage for Apple Inc.

Identify areas of financial risk facing Apple Inc. based on the analysis.