1. Explain why Target corporation issue's stocks. Are corporations required to pay dividends? Explain. Why do corporations pay dividends? What are retained earnings, and why are they important. Explain your answer.

-Describe the difference between common and preferred stocks. Why do corporations sell preferred stocks? Explain your answer.

-Review the stockholders' equity section of the balance sheet on Target Corporation. Did Target corporation have any preferred stock at end of the year? If yes, what is the amount?

-Examine the notes at the bottom of the balance sheet. Is Target corporation authorized to issue preferred stock? If so, how much?

-How much of Target corporation's common stock was outstanding at end of year? How can you tell?

-From the information you have gathered, do you consider this analysis of the company's stock an optimal analysis for determining whether to invest in your Target corporation? Why or why not? The conclusion should be built on the information you provided.

link to annual report: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/27419/000002741919000006/tgt-20190202x10k.htm