-Write a common size Income Statement and Balance Sheet analysis for each of the two companies using the most recently available past 3 years of financial data.

-Analyze the two companies using the financial ratios, This analysis should include identifying trends within each company and major differences between each company.

-Write a summary of the common size analysis that identifies the companies strengths and weaknesses.

-Write a summary of the ratio analysis and outline the strengths and weakness of each company.

-Suggest actions the companies may take to address their weaknesses. Justify which company you believe is the strongest, better managed, or a better investment.

(Duke Energy & Southern Co. ) & (Verizon & AT&T)