David Allen
FIN-335
Professor: Spicer
Final Project
I. Company Choice: ADT
A. “We are the leading provider of monitored security, interactive home and business automation and related monitoring services in the United States and Canada. Our mission is to help our customers protect and connect to what matters most—their families, homes, and businesses. The ADT brand is synonymous with security and, as the most recognized and trusted brand in the industry, is a key driver of our success. A 2017 survey found that the ADT brand had approximately 95% brand awareness, and nearly half of ADT customers surveyed did not consider any other security alarm provider during their purchase process. We estimate that we are approximately five times larger than the next largest residential competitor, with an approximate 30% market share of the residential monitored security industry in the United States and Canada.” (ADT)
II. Market Overview
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“NYSE Euronext, as of August 2011, is the world’s largest exchange and the first global exchange with over 8,000 issues listed.” “As of October 2008, the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) listed securities of 2,447 companies with a combined market value of over $10.3 trillion.
At the same time, NASDAQ, which has been divested by the NASD in 2000/2001, listed 2,934 stocks with total capitalization of $2.6 trillion. By June 2011, NYSE listing capitalization had grown to $13.791 trillion and NASDAQ listing capitalization totaled $4.968 trillion.” (TEALL, J. L.) “Traditionally, the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and the American Exchange (ASE or AMEX) were regarded as the two national exchanges in the U.S., but the NYSE acquired the ASE in 2008, incorporating its equity business into its own.” (TEALL, J.
L.) “As the NYSE developed, acquired, and improved its ability to handle electronic transac- tions, actual in-person floor trading activity diminished. As of the end of 2006, the NYSE trading floor exceeded 43,000 square feet. During 2007, the NYSE closed trading rooms; by November 2007, slightly more than half of this trading space was available for in-person transactions. In fact, as of 2007, trading activity on the NYSE trading floor produced less than 10% of NYSE revenue.” (TEALL, J. L.) There are major markets around the world including the Tokyo Stock Exchange, London Stock Exchange, and IPC Mexico. Given world political events and value of foreign currencies, the risk in these markets and potential rewards fluctuate. An example: “Mexican stocks rose and the peso currency hit an over one-week high on Thursday after the Associated Press reported that Mexico and Canada would be excluded from U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum imports.” (Yahoo Finance)
Florence .E .Butt. opens the “C.C.Butt Grocery Store” which was located in Kerville and in 1905 and she investe sixty dollars so the business could start.In the 1920 Florence youngest son Howard .E .Butt gets to be in business and opens a new store in Del Rio in laredo.In 1940 H-E-B opens its first air condition store and start stocking frozen foods and H-E-B opens three stores in San Antonio.In the 1950’s H-E-B open one of its first stores having a fish market,butcher shop,pharmacy,bakery.In 1976 H-E-B milk plant opens up and became the largest milk plant in Texas,H-E-B states the largest bread bakery.In 1990 H-E-B introduces the brand “own brands” There is more than 11,800 H-E-B brand “own brand”
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According to Smithson, Walmart can expand its markets to new and emerging markets especially in the third world countries, which can significantly increase its revenues. Secondly, the company can reform is employment practices and improve the quality standard and in doing so, attract more customers and improve its brand image. On the other hand, the company faces threats such as the rising healthy lifestyle trend I that the company in most cases does not provide customers with healthy goods. At the same time, the company can capitalize on this aspect and increase its revenues. Aggressive competition from other discount retailers such as Target creates a great threat to the company (Smithson, 2015).
Grady improves the health of the community by providing quality, comprehensive healthcare in a compassionate, culturally competent, ethical and fiscally responsible manner. Grady maintains its commitment to the underserved of Fulton and DeKalb counties, while also providing care for residents of metro Atlanta and Georgia. Grady leads through its clinical excellence, innovative research and progressive medical education and training.
Strengths for Duquesne University would be that it is nationally ranked number 115. This is a number that can beat many competitors and creates benefits for those that attend. Classes that have fewer than twenty students is 40.9% and classes that have fifty or more students is only at 9%.. (http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-colleges/duquesne-university-3258/rankings). Duquesne is located in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania and is known to be one of the top places to live in the country. Pittsburgh is considered the most livable and resilient. There is a young crowd that could be an interest for young adults, also this city is considered to be the third safest cities in the states (https://fitt.co/pittsburgh/pittsburgh-best-city/). Religious values are what many people look for to keep that connect they have with their beliefs, having these values instilled in the curriculum could be a benefit view for parents and students.
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The attacks of 9/11 resulted in history’s longest stock market shut down since the 1930s. The New York Stock Exchange remained closed for six days after the attacks. Furthermore, Davis (2011) reports that upon reopening, the New York Stock Exchange fell almost seven hundred points, the biggest one day loss in history. Additionally, Jackson (2008) reports a 14% decline in the Dow Jones, a loss the Dow still felt almost a year later. But, it was American Airlines and United Airlines that experienced the greatest loss. Following the reopening of the stock market, American experienced a 39% decline and United experienced a 42% decline (Davis, 2011). However in face of discouraging numbers, Jackson (2008) reports that the U.S. markets rebounded second only to Japan, showing the great economic resilience of the U.S. While the stock markets present a bleak outlook immediately following the attacks, the financial loss is far from reassuring.
"Timeline." NYSE, New York Stock Exchange About Us History 2008 Specialists Are Transformed into Designated Market Makers (DMMs). N.p., n.d. Web. 29 Mar. 2014. .
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